Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Carrefour has announced the launch of EPIC Carrefour Friday, a month-long shopping celebration across all its stores in in the Country. The celebration will span the entire month of November, offering customers more days to shop and more…
MFS Africa has partnered with Mvola, Madagascar’s mobile money service, to facilitate inbound international money transfers. The partnership aims to further enhance financial inclusion and enable economic development in the country. The…
Tatu City has signed a partnership agreement with China’s Guangdong General Chamber of Commerce to promote bilateral trade between Kenya and China. The agreement, signed in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, establishes links…
IFC and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) opened the inaugural Africa Climate Business Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum aims to provide concrete and innovative solutions to unlock the billions of dollars Africa needs for an inclusive…
MFS Africa, an African’s digital payments network, has announced that it has rebranded to a new name, Onafriq. The inspiration behind the new name, Onafriq, stems from the fusion of several words: Ona, the Yoruba word for pathways and the…
Human Resource automation is expected to rise in the next five years in East Africa as organizations recognize the power of technology in monitoring employee performance and improving productivity amidst a tough economic environment. The…
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), is celebrating five years since introducing direct flights to New York. The airline links Nairobi to New York from its its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The inaugural…
Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and internationally have gathered today in Cape Town, South Africa for this year’s annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum. The Bloomberg Africa…
Opalnet, a distributor of LG Electronics in Kenya, has opened the first Laundromat in Machakos. It marks a significant milestone in their expansion strategy across the country. Jennies Laundromat also becomes the second reference site for…
Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to select towns across 35 counties as it continues to empower its customers in 5G areas to enjoy fast internet on the move, and for their homes and businesses. As part of the move to spur 5G uptake,…
Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. The device assembly factory was set-up as a joint venture of local Mobile Network…
French carrier, Air France has today marked 90 years since it began its operation across the globe in 1933. In a celebration at Shamba Events in Loresho Ridge, Nairobi, the airline outlined key milestones achieved over the years in the…
BURN Manufacturing has announced the issuance of Africa’s first-ever green bond designated for clean cooking financing of USD $10 Million. The proceeds from the bond will allow BURN to increase existing manufacturing capacity in Kenya as…
Design Essentials has launched a new hair product range into the Kenyan market as it seeks to continue expansion across Africa. The African Chebe Hair Growth Collection, which will be distributed in Kenya by their Distribution Partner…
WOJO hosted a networking event seeking to provide professionals an opportunity to share innovative ideas and foster collaborations. Located at Mercure Hotel in Upperhill, the co-working space which recently launched in the country and the…
IFC has announced the appointment of Cláudia Conceição as Regional Director for Southern Africa. In her new role, Conceição will lead IFC’s strategy and operations in 12 countries in the region, designing and implementing projects to…
IFC has provided financing to FirstRand Bank which will support SMEs in South Africa, including women-owned businesses. They will support SMEs in agriculture, services, trade, construction, hospitality, and other sectors in the country.…
The Standard Chartered Bank and @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University, through its partnership program the Women in Tech Incubator program, has awarded 7 women-led businesses with USD 70,000 (Ksh. 9.2 million). This marks the successful…
Going into business with a loved one always sounds like a good idea to start with. However, like every relationship, the partnership can evolve and you no longer want to be in business with them. Business partnerships break up as…
Safaricom’s involvement in OktobaFest as a technology and payments partner will focus on fostering seamless in-festival connectivity, empowering the youth and Gen Z community through Safaricom Hook, and powering digital payments through…
CMC Motors has celebrated the 75th anniversary of its establishment in the country. The celebratory event was attended by key industry figures, including CNH Industrial EMEA President, Mr. Carlo Alberto Sisto, New Holland Brand…
Samsung Electronics announced that models in its 2023 Neo QLED and QLED lineup have earned the Low Vision Care certification from TÜV Rheinland. This certification is awarded to products that adhere to standards designed to assist viewers…
The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has launched the Kenya Re Training Academy targeted at enhancing technical development and overall industry capacity in Kenya and wider East African market. This is in line with the initial…
Besides Eka Hotel, opened in 2012, Singh was also associated with the luxurious Olkulai Lodge in Amboseli and Castle Hotel in Mombasa.
