Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Java House has announced that it has opened two new outlets in Nairobi in a bid to bring its dining experience to more Kenyans. The company has opened two Java Express branches in partnership with Rubis Energy on Ojijo Road and Loresho in…
Mastercard has partnered with Glovo to provide over 300,000 meals for school children in Kenya and Nigeria for an entire school year. The initiative is focused on combating hunger and ensuring school children have access to nutritious…
BIC East Africa has announced that it has donated 300,000 tens to students in need across the country. BIC has donated pens to students in the last four years in partnership with CFK Africa. This year the company has donated 300,000…
The third Africa Digital Finance Summit event will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 20-22 2024. The three day event will be open to both physical and virtual attendees, will be held between the 20th and the 22rd of…
A new health and facility dubbed Sports @ Tatu, has been opened in Tatu City to promote wellness, fitness, and community engagement. The new facility was opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Kenyan World Champion and Olympian Lornah…
Equity Group Foundation has admitted 505 scholars, from 225 secondary schools from all 47 counties, into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program.
African streaming platform, Showmax, has announced that it has appointed Emma Gichonge as its General Manager for East Africa. She is the first ever General Manager: Operations for East Africa. “Driven by a strong partnership between the…
Absa Bank has opened its newest branch at the BBS Mall, one of Kenya’s largest shopping malls located in the commercial area of Eastleigh, Nairobi. Whereas this branch will serve all customers in the area, it also becomes Absa’s flagship…
Kenya Airways has reintroduced nonstop flights to Mogadishu, Somalia. The thrice-weekly flights will bring about greater convenience of nonstop travel, focusing on reduced travel time and enhanced accessibility between Nairobi and…
Visa hosted its inaugural Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s demo day yesterday at the Sankara Hotel in Nairobi. The demo day featured a showcase of innovations and pitches from fintech startups that were part of the first cohort of the…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) is scaling up the rollout of a new technology platform Diageo One to enable retailers to place orders online.
Absa Bank has announced that it will be sponsoring the upcoming 2024 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) tournament to the tune of a KES 75 million. This makes it the tournament’s official presenting partner. As part of this sponsorship, KES 55…
Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) and the Bar, Hotel and Liquor Traders Association (BAHLITA) have called on the National and County governments to involve all players in the sector in the formulation of policies and laws to…
LG has announced the successful culmination of its ‘Smile with LG’ campaign which raised a total of Kshs6 million to benefit community projects. The campaign, which ran from November to December 2023, showcased LG’s commitment to making a…
In the world of investing, precious metals have long been a popular choice for those seeking stability and diversification. Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are considered valuable assets that can act as a hedge against inflation and…
Zenith Bank has closed on a commercial financing deal for Ibom Air’s first A220 delivered in November 2023. This historic collaboration also represents the bank’s commitment for aircraft financing. The agreement between Ibom Air and Zenith…
The Old Mutual Group has today launched the first ever Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM), a study that provides comprehensive insights into the Kenyan financial landscape. The OMFSM is designed to offer a holistic understanding…
Privacy is a growing concern for technology consumers worldwide. While there was a time when that may not have been the case for countries like Nigeria and Kenya, that’s no longer the reality. As connectivity becomes more affordable and…
The Underdog Tech Award has announced the shortlist for the 2024 awards and two innovators, Amos Muthoni Kimani and Royford Mutegi have made the cut. The Underdog Tech Award is a new global prize for tech startup founders outside major…
Danish biotechnology firm Novozymes has announced that it has successfully concluded its merger with Chr. Hansen. The company expanded its East Africa presence in 2019 with the opening of its Nairobi office. The company provides market…
Branch MFB and Solv Kenya have entered into a partnership to extend loans, business development support and market linkages to Kenyan SMEs. The partnership aims to unlock new growth potential for SMEs by bridging the credit gap, providing…
Absa Bank is accelerating its efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of its operations and pursuing green certification in its pursuit of being a net-zero carbon emitter by 2040. This is by focusing on among others green energy after the…
The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has opened 7 new Equity Afia medical centres to increase health coverage. The clinics will also address the rising demand for healthcare services in underserved communities across the country. The new…
HassConsult has released the Hass Property price index for the fourth quarter of 2023, revealing interesting trends for a difficult year for investors. The index revealed a reversal of property sale and rental asking price trends in the…
