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Banking Stocks Lift NSE Indices As Weekly Turnover Hits $30.7 Million

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the week on a positive note, with all major benchmark indices posting gains as

Market News

· Jul 27, 2026
Why Kenya Must Close the Gap on Fortified Maize Flour

For millions of Kenyan families, maize flour is more than just a staple food; it is the foundation of daily

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Jul 27, 2026
Banks Step Up Fight for Retail Customers as Digital Banking Race Intensifies

By Robai Ludenyi, Kenya’s banking industry is witnessing a fresh battle for customers as lenders roll out new digital products,

Investment

· Jul 27, 2026
Family Bank’s NSE Debut Is the Jolt Nairobi’s Bourse Has Been Waiting For

For a stock market that had gone an entire calendar year without a single new company joining its board, Family

Market News

· Jul 27, 2026
Mama Kuku Would Have Thrived: Why Fanikisha Is the Financial Partner Kenya’s Women Entrepreneurs Deserve

My mother built an empire with her bare hands. She woke before dawn, fed over 2,000 birds, negotiated with buyers,

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Jul 27, 2026
Jubilee Health, bolttech Partner to Embed Health Insurance Into Everyday Digital Platforms Across East Africa

Jubilee Health Insurance and global insurtech bolttech today announced a strategic partnership to transform how health insurance is accessed across

Lifestyle

· Jul 25, 2026
Co-op Bank, CARE Kenya Launch USD 7.5 Million (KES 975 Million) Fund to Finance 21 Women Farmer Groups in Homa Bay

Co-op Bank Kenya and CARE International Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a strategic partnership expected to

Investment

· Jul 24, 2026
BirdLife International Unveils Global Migratory Birds Report In Nairobi To Drive Worldwide Conservation Action

BirdLife International has announced that it will launch its latest State of the World’s Birds Report in Nairobi on 11

Lifestyle

· Jul 24, 2026
Airtel Africa Posts Strong Q1 Performance with 31% Revenue Growth, Expands Network and Airtel Money

Airtel Africa Plc has reported a 31.0% increase in revenue to $1.853 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026,

Market News

· Jul 24, 2026
African Businesses Urged to Look Beyond Chatbots as AI Opens New Opportunities for Growth

By Robai Ludenyi Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful technologies shaping businesses across the world.

Technology

· Jul 24, 2026