Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
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...
Total Energies issues profit warning ahead of the release of its 2024 FY results
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:48 PM
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC has issued a profit warning, revealing that it expects its 2024 full-year profit after tax to fall by over 25 per cent compared to the previous ye...
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....
Full details of new emergency response protection for tourists traveling in Africa
Dec 04, 2024 at 02:41 AM
International and domestic tourists traveling across Africa will benefit from Safe Travels, a new emergency response plan unveiled by Rescue.co, during this festive season....
Anne Waiguru spearheads Kirinyaga water reforms with promising results
Nov 28, 2024 at 02:38 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s efforts to reform Kirinyaga County’s water utility company are yielding promising results, with a marked reduction in Non-Revenue Water (NRW) ...
Adani Group responds to media reports, denies connection to JKIA project
Nov 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Adani Enterprises Limited has categorically denied allegations linking it to a $2.5 billion deal involving Kenyan airport projects, as reported by international media....
All macroeconomic indicators point to a positive turnaround - President Ruto
Nov 21, 2024 at 05:52 PM
In his latest State of the Nation address, President William Ruto provided a comprehensive update on Kenya's economic recovery, highlighting significant progress in key areas....
Embattled Adani Group responds after indictment on bribery charges in the US
Nov 21, 2024 at 12:43 PM
The embattled Adani Group has denied the recent bribery and fraud allegations made by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission....
Absa Bank Kenya expands its reach in satellite towns with new Kamakis branch
Nov 20, 2024 at 04:04 PM
Residents of Kamakis and its environs have received a major boost as Absa Bank Kenya officially opened a new branch in the area....
NCBA pushes strategic retail expansion drive with new branch in Kerugoya Town
Nov 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM
NCBA Bank has officially extended its footprint to Kerugoya, opening its 97th branch in a move designed to bring innovative banking solutions closer to Kirinyaga County residents....
New bill aims to bring buy-now-pay-later companies under CBK control
Nov 19, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Kenya’s fast-growing buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) sector is about to face a potential shake-up with the introduction of a new Bill in Parliament that could place BNPL firms under the...
Auditor-General exposes Sh11.66 billion gap in affordable housing loan funds
Nov 18, 2024 at 10:54 AM
A staggering Sh11.66 billion from an international loan meant to drive Kenya’s affordable housing agenda has come under scrutiny after Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed tha...
Co-op Bank posts 4.4 per cent profit rise to Sh19.2 billion in Q3 amid digital growth
Nov 15, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, posting a net profit of Sh19.2 billion....
John Gachora strongly defends Kenya’s banking sector strength against critics
Nov 14, 2024 at 01:52 PM
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora has lauded the strength of Kenya’s banking sector, rallying Kenyans to take pride in the nation’s robust financial institutions amid i...
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns days after Donald Trump's win
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:20 PM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman announced her resignation today, Tuesday, in a statement delivered to her embassy staff....
MultiChoice tackles challenges in FY25, focuses on growth and transformation
Nov 13, 2024 at 12:32 PM
In the first half of the 2024/25 financial year (1H FY25), MultiChoice Group (MCG) faced a turbulent operating environment, marked by foreign exchange volatility and persistent mac...
Inside key Govt bill seeking to prioritise local firms in tenders below Sh1 billion
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
In a bid to foster economic growth and empower local businesses, the Kenyan government is pushing forward legislation to limit the dominance of foreign firms in state procurement d...
NCBA reinforces role in driving financial inclusion with opening of Kitui branch
Nov 11, 2024 at 03:54 PM
In an exciting development for Kitui County, NCBA Bank has officially unveiled its 96th branch at the Chief Kitonga Building in Kitui town....
Absa Bank Kenya connects over 200 SMEs with industry leaders in Kisumu
Nov 10, 2024 at 07:27 PM
Absa Bank Kenya on Friday continued to conduct its ambitious endeavors to enable Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya to efficiently rake in more profits and scale....
Rosalyn Mugoh opens fresh leadership phase as new MD for Heritage Insurance
Nov 08, 2024 at 09:43 PM
Liberty Kenya Holdings has announced the appointment of Rosalyn Mugoh as the new Managing Director for Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited, ushering in a new phase of leadersh...