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Why the KCB Mobile Banking App Is A Game-Changer For Everyday Banking And Financial Inclusion

There is no doubt that today, the smartphone has become the most important tool for financial empowerment. Across Africa and

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UBA Kenya Empowers SMEs to Trade Faster, Safer, And Smarter Across Borders

UBA Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to driving intra-African trade by participating in the Afreximbank Digital Trade Workshop, where the

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Top 10 Mobile Loan Apps With The Lowest Interest Rates Right Now

In today’s fast-paced world, financial challenges have become part of everyday life for many households in Kenya. From sudden medical

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From Ksh 50 To Winning A Million, The Story Of Dorcas Wanga

Sometimes extraordinary things happen to ordinary people doing incredible work. Meet Dorcas Wanga, whose journey from a KES 50 deposit

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How Mazao Na Afya Group Is Driving Sustainable Agriculture Through Innovation, Partnerships, And Farmer Empowerment

The team from NCBA Bank, led by NCBA Kenya Managing Director, Mr. James Gossip, toured Central Kenya, and one of

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Investment

Investment

CBK Moves to Cap Fees on M-Pesa, Airtel Money Transfers

By Esther Murigi, The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is preparing new rules to cap charges on mobile money transfers

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Investment

Hemingways Unveils A New Brand Identity Across East Africa

Hospitality Group Hemingways Collection has unveiled a refreshed identity as it encompasses its expansion into the East Africa Region. The rebrand

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Investment Interbank Lending Surges As T-Bill Demand Contracts: CBK Seeks KES 50bn Via Reopened Bonds

Interbank lending surged during the week, with the average traded volumes rising by 118.0% to KES 17.24bn, from KES 7.9bn

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Investment Kenya’s Treasury Bills Defy Foreign Investor Exit as Investor Confidence Holds Firm – NCBA

Kenya’s financial markets are showing a tale of two halves as robust demand for government securities contrasts with notable foreign

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Investment BYD By Loxea And NCBA Announce Partnership To Power Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Future

CFAO Mobility Kenya, through its leasing and mobility solutions arm Loxea, and NCBA Bank have today announced a strategic partnership

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Investment Schools Turn To Inua Shule To Finance Operations And Developments

There is no doubt that education is the foundation of our future, but sometimes attaining it requires sweat, blood, and

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East Africa Nigeria to Welcome Global Investors and Founders To Drive Africa’s Next Wave of Deals and Exits

Hundreds of investors and capital providers are expected to converge in Lagos this October to drive the next phase of

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East Africa Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority Chairman to Speak at African Mining Week

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African

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Government & Policy
Tensions Mount at EAPC Over Alleged Procurement Irregularities Linked to MD Mohamed Osman Adan

Tensions are rising at East African Portland Cement (EAPC) as a section of the management team accuses Managing Director Mohamed

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National Police Announces Dates And Centres For Nationwide Recruitment

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has officially released the full list of dates and venues for its upcoming nationwide

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Government Announces Recruitment Of Intern Teachers To Support CBE

The government has announced that 16,000 additional junior school intern teachers will be recruited in 2026 to support the Competency-Based

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Kenya Seeks Bigger U.S Market Access

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya is on the verge of making history as it pushes to become the first sub-Saharan African

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Tax From Private Land And Share Deals Softens As KRA Faces Ongoing Disputes

By Esther Murigi The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been banking on land and private share sales to bring in

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Opinion
Why Culture, not capital, will shape the future of innovation

You may be familiar with the age-old story of the bamboo tree, a symbol of patience and resilience. In parts

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Kenyan MP’s Defaulting In Their SACCO is Dragging Kenya’s Cooperative Movement into Financial Ruin

Kenya’s cooperative movement, once hailed as the bedrock of grassroots finance, is now staring at a precipice. The alarming rise

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Make Every Shilling Visible: A Blockchain+AI Mandate Kenyans Must Demand in 2027 Elections

Kenya bleeds in the shadows, yet the cure lies in making every coin traceable. Blockchain and AI offer more than

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The Children Of Kilifi Are Not Beggars for Pagan Prayers: Shame On The Donors!

The tragedy in Ganze is not hunger; it is betrayal. The children are not starving for food—they are starving for

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Securing Islamic Banking In Kenya: What Does The Future Look Like?

The journey of Islamic Banking in Kenya began two decades ago, with Absa Bank Kenya introducing La Riba Banking in

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From Debt Stress To Financial Wellness- The Future Of Fintech in Kenya

Kenya’s middle class is facing one of the toughest financial squeezes in recent memory. Rising taxes, spiraling living costs, and

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African Refining: A Promising Yet Unexploited Investment Opportunity

In recent years, the African continent has been characterized by the active commissioning of new refining capacities. However, despite this,

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Stock Watch

Shri Krishana Overseas PLC Reports KES 2 Million Profit for Half-Year Ended June 30, 2025

Shri Krishana Overseas (SKL) Ltd, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has reported a profit of KES 2.03 million for

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Lifestyle

Glovo Empowers Nairobi Entrepreneurs with 5th Academy Edition to Drive Digital Growth and Business Resilience

Glovo, one of the leading technology platforms operating in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, has successfully delivered the 5th  Glovo

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Opinion Why Culture, not capital, will shape the future of innovation

You may be familiar with the age-old story of the bamboo tree, a symbol of patience and resilience. In parts

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Lifestyle Serena Group Chairman Becomes First Serving NSE-Listed Leader to Release Autobiography

Esteemed corporate leader and legal mind, Francis Okomo Okello, the long-serving Group Chairman of TPS Serena Hotels Group, listed on

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Market News Safaricom Maintains Market Leadership, According To CA Report

The listed technology firm has retained its leadership in Kenya’s mobile market, holding a 65.1 per cent share of SIM

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Investment CBK Moves to Cap Fees on M-Pesa, Airtel Money Transfers

By Esther Murigi, The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is preparing new rules to cap charges on mobile money transfers

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Lifestyle The Silent, Reliable, And Affordable Ride Across Nairobi

It’s a warm Nairobi morning, the city already humming with its usual symphony of matatus, hurried footsteps, and the occasional

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Lifestyle AAK Unveils Annual Convention 2025 in Kisumu with Crown Paints as KSh 2M Sponsor to Champion Sustainable Urbanism

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) today announced the details of its Annual Convention 2025, a landmark event for professionals

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East Africa
Nigeria to Welcome Global Investors and Founders To Drive Africa’s Next Wave of Deals and Exits

Hundreds of investors and capital providers are expected to converge in Lagos this October to drive the next phase of

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Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority Chairman to Speak at African Mining Week

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African

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One Carbon World joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as official climate impact partner

One Carbon World (OCW) will be the official climate impact partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) taking place in

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Hitachi Energy’s Solutions Electrify Geita Gold Mine And Cut CO2 Emissions

Hitachi Energy announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine

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Reforms Fueling Egypt’s Mining Sector Growth

Egypt has adopted new initiatives to enhance the attractiveness of its mining sector to global investors and increase the industry’s

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