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DFC Approves $500,000 Technical Assistance Grant to Pezesha for Credit Scoring

A well-known Kenyan digital lending platform dubbed Pezesha that caters to small and medium-sized businesses aims to improve its credit scoring with the help...

MultiChoice Urges Action to Combat Content Theft and Protect Kenya’s Creative Industry

In a compelling plea, MultiChoice Kenya which is a key player in the country's entertainment sector, is rallying stakeholders to unite in the fight...

Bank of Kigali Closes Nairobi Office, Emphasizes Digital Channels

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revoked the authorization granted to the Bank of Kigali (BoK) which authorized it to operate its representative...

Longhorn Publishers and Safaricom Partner to Provide 1.5 Million Tablets for Learners

Longhorn Publishers and Safaricom have joined forces to supply 1.5 million tablets to students across Kenya. Safaricom has been known to support various learning...

Roam Partners with Mogo to Accelerate Electric Mobility in Africa

Roam which operates in Kenya as an electric mobility company, has announced a strategic partnership with Mogo, one of East African-based asset financier, with...

Consolidated Bank Appoints Joel Busienei as Head of ICT

Consolidated Bank of Kenya has welcomed Joel Busienei, an accomplished IT banking expert as its new Head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With...

Banks to Compete for Sh50 Billion Green Fund

Kenya is expected to witness a significant financial endeavor as banks gear up to vie for a substantial portion of the Sh50 billion green...

Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Now Accepting Applications

Visa has officially opened applications for the 2024 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI). This esteemed program serves as a catalyst for fintech...

The Real Housewives of Nairobi Takes the Crown at 2024 Kalasha Awards

The glitz and glamour of the entertainment world converged at the prestigious Kalasha Awards ceremony where outstanding achievements in Kenyan television were celebrated. Season...

Watu Credit Kenya Supports Draft National e-Mobility Policy

Kenya is in the process of unveiling the nation’s e-mobility policy which is now in draft stage. This marks a significant move towards achieving...

Exciting Smartphone Launches Coming to Kenya in April 2024

We are just ushering in the new smartphone launch season and things are looking pretty nice for the Kenyan market. We understand that dust...

Jambojet Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Exclusive Ticket Offer

In celebration of its milestone 10th anniversary, Kenya’s budget carrier Jambojet has announced an exclusive promotion offering 1,000 tickets at a discounted rate of...

NEWS

Kenyan Startups Raise Over $100 Million in Three Months

Kenyan startups raised more than Kes12.83 billion in funding across 24 deals in the quarter ended June, driven by cleantech and fintech innovations that...

GENERAL

Safaricom Shareholders Approve Kes48.08 Billion Dividend Payout for FY 2024

Safaricom shareholders have approved a final dividend payout of Kes0.65 per share, coming to Kes26.04 billion for the year ending March 31, 2024. With...

GADGETS

Absa Credit Card Holders Can Now Acquire the Latest Samsung Galaxy Foldables

Introduction of Samsung Galaxy Foldables Absa credit card holders in Kenya can now prepare to acquire the newly launched Samsung Galaxy foldables, the Z Fold...