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Co-opBank unveils business-focused Visa cards to drive digital transformation
Dec 10, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Visa have launched three new financial products designed for Medium and Small Enterprises (MSMEs), co-operative societies, and corporate institut...
Kenya’s Sh898 billion borrowing in 2023-24 signals deepening debt crisis
Dec 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Kenya’s insatiable appetite for loans has added 36 new foreign debts worth Sh898 billion to its books during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the Africa Centre for Open Go...
World Bank cuts Kenya's 2024 economic growth projection by 0.3 per cent
Dec 10, 2024 at 03:39 PM
The World Bank has revised Kenya's economic growth projection for 2024 to 4.7 per cent, down from an earlier estimate of 5.0 per cent....
Safaricom Foundation unveils Sh120 million Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia
Dec 10, 2024 at 01:46 PM
The Safaricom Foundation has introduced the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia County, targeting the empowerment of over 5,000 youth through training in agribusiness, enterprise...
AstraZeneca employees volunteer to advance environmental sustainability
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:32 AM
More than 200 employees of AstraZeneca offices across Africa have concluded more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service to communities and to boost environmental sustainability....
Samsung secures BSI certification for government-grade mobile solution
Dec 09, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has secured certification for its Knox Native Solution from Germany’s Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), a leading authorit...
Kamlesh Pattni, 27 entities linked to gold smuggling trade face sanctions in the US
Dec 09, 2024 at 08:19 PM
The United States has imposed sanctions on 28 individuals and entities linked to a global gold smuggling and money laundering network orchestrated by Kamlesh Pattni, a controversia...
Kenyan banks undertake to lower their interest rates in line with CBK directive
Dec 09, 2024 at 07:55 PM
Kenya’s banking industry is gearing up to reduce lending rates in a move to tackle the persistent challenges of high borrowing costs, as announced by the Kenya Bankers Associatio...
PCF embarks on ambitious campaign to restore confidence in insurance sector
Dec 09, 2024 at 02:45 PM
The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has embarked on an ambitious campaign, “PCF Mtaani,” to raise awareness about its mandate and functions....
KRA announces it has surpassed Sh1 trillion revenue mark ahead of schedule
Dec 09, 2024 at 02:00 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has achieved a significant milestone by collecting Sh1.005 trillion in revenue as of November 30, 2024....
KRA invites public to give its voice on sweeping income tax reforms for 2024
Dec 09, 2024 at 01:24 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has called on Kenyans to weigh in on a series of draft income tax rules that promise to shape the future of taxation in the country....
Local car dealers risk losing licenses for failing to register vehicles, NTSA warns
Dec 09, 2024 at 12:23 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern directive requiring all motor vehicle dealers and showroom operators to register their vehicles on its online ...
KENHA announces week-long closure of a city section of busy Mombasa road
Dec 07, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the Nairobi Expressway, has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists of increased traffic on the expressway due to maintenance works on ...
Airtel Money unveils festive lifeline with Paybill 'Rudishiwa Transaction Fee' offer
Dec 06, 2024 at 05:13 PM
Airtel Money customers have been handed a festive season lifeline with the launch of the “Rudishiwa transaction fee” offer....
How to stay in control of your finances this festive season with the Eazzy Loan
Dec 06, 2024 at 03:27 PM
The holiday season is finally here! After a year of full-speed living, it’s time to hit pause, recharge, and focus on loved ones while making memories that last a lifetime....
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Bien top in Kenya
Dec 06, 2024 at 03:00 AM
Kenya is abuzz with excitement as Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils a vibrant portrait of the nation’s diverse musical tastes, with the soulful Bien Aime Baraza leading the charge as ...
M-Pesa clocks 34 million users in Kenya
Dec 05, 2024 at 03:44 PM
In November 2024, Safaricom’s mobile money service, M-Pesa, marked a significant milestone with 34 million subscribers....
Anne Waiguru secures land rights for 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga
Dec 05, 2024 at 01:49 PM
For decades, residents of 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga County have lived in uncertainty, squatting on land that held no legal recognition....
Tullow Oil initiates process of replacing CEO Rahul Dhir who is set to step down
Dec 05, 2024 at 01:00 PM
Tullow Oil has initiated the process of replacing its Chief Executive Officer Rahul Dhir, who is expected to step down and also resign from the Board in 2025 to “pursue other int...
OPPO Find X8: Specs, availability and price in Kenya after its global launch
Dec 04, 2024 at 06:34 PM
OPPO Find X8 is officially available for purchase in Kenya after its global launch on November 21, 2024, with Kenya being among the first markets to unveil the flagship device....