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Visa Names Africa’s Global Music Icon Fally Ipupa as the Face of Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Visa (www.Visa.co.in), a global leader in digital payments, announced today that renowned Congolese music superstar Fally Ipupa is the official

East Africa

· Sep 21, 2026
Afreximbank and Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) sign US$500 million facility to expand African trade and distribution

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a US$500 million Global Credit

East Africa

· Sep 21, 2026
Kenya’s Dementia Challenge: SGU Calls for Greater Awareness and Early Diagnosis

As Africa’s populations age and healthcare systems face evolving demands, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West

East Africa

· Sep 21, 2026
Equity Bank Accelerates Push to Link Local SMEs to Global Markets

Kenyan commercial banks are increasingly shifting their lending strategies from traditional primary production to value addition, aiming to plug local

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Sep 21, 2026
Karakuta Fresh Produce Sets Sights on NSE Listing to Unlock Growth and Investor Participation

Karakuta Fresh Produce Ltd, one of the leading Kenyan exporters of avocados and fresh organic herbs, has today announced its

Market News

· Sep 21, 2026
NCBA Deepens UK Diaspora Engagement with Focus On Property, Investment And Wealth

NCBA Bank has deepened its engagement with Kenyans living and working in the United Kingdom following a multi-city diaspora tour

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Sep 21, 2026
Nairobi Gears Up For The Peaches & Cream Event Just 5 Days Away

Nairobi is counting down to one of the city’s most anticipated music experiences, with just a few days to go

Lifestyle

· Sep 21, 2026
Kenya Markets See Strong Bond Demand as Global Rate Hikes and Oil Risks Shape Outlook

Liquidity conditions remained stable in the week, with the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) closing at an average of

Market News

· Sep 21, 2026
ChildFund, Schneider Electric Partner To Expand Access To Clean Energy

ChildFund International and Schneider Electric have partnered to develop renewable energy projects that improve children’s well-being and strengthen community resilience

Technology

· Sep 19, 2026
Safaricom Gains 10 Million More Lines, Airtel Shrinks

Safaricom PLC added more than 10.3 million active mobile lines over the four quarters of the 2025/26 financial year, a

Market News

· Sep 19, 2026
SBM Bank, Fusion Estates Sign MoU to Boost Homeownership and Diaspora Property Investment

SBM Bank Kenya and Fusion Estates, the real estate arm of Fusion Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Investment

· Sep 18, 2026
KRA Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth KES46.7 Million in Transit to Nairobi

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have intercepted a consignment of smuggled cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk with

Government and Policy

· Sep 18, 2026