Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Safaricom Investment Co-operative has officially changed its name to SIC Investment Co-operative in an effort to spur growth and diversification. The decision to rebrand came after a six-month transitioning process that sought to align the…
Gilbey’s gin brand has launched a new campaign dubbed Made for Real Moments that aims to enable consumers to make meaningful connections with friends and celebrate beyond the party. This is as they make every moment a good time as they…
Every Child Counts (ECC), an NGO based in Georgia, USA, has announced the completion and launch of two vital infrastructure projects at schools in Kenya. This is in collaboration with its local partner, the Kila Mtoto Afaidike Program…
Safaricom has secured another Ksh15 billion sustainability linked loan, bringing the total loan facility to Ksh30 billion after getting a similar amount last year.
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money Kenya Limited have announced an interoperability partnership where Airtel Money customers will now be able to make payments directly to KCB merchants’ tills through the Lipa Na KCB service.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has launched The Asante Executive Hub, a government-tailored travel centre at the KICC in Nairobi. The hub is designed to offer one-stop travel solutions for government and private sector executive travellers, offering a…
OPPO has officially opened a new brand store at Sarit Centre, Nairobi. This expansion marks a significant milestone for OPPO, underscoring its commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences and innovative technology to the Kenyan…
Safaricom has increased internet speeds for its home and business customers to meet the growing needs of individual and enterprise customers. For Home fibre, Safaricom has also introduced a new 1000Mbps (Gigabit per second) Platinum plan,…
The Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) has announced the 8th edition of its Annual Conference, on November 4th to 8th at the Lake Naivasha Resort. This year’s event, themed From Digitalization to Digital…
TakaTaka ni Mali has been appointed as Kenya’s ambassador to the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Conference 2024. As an ISWA ambassador, TakaTaka ni Mali will represent Kenya’s waste management industry on the global stage,…
Tatu Telecom has connected over 1,000 customers to its high-speed fibre-optic network in Tatu City. The company has completed the installation of 85,000 meters of fibre-optic cable infrastructure, boosting digital connectivity in the…
AFG Holding SA has acquired a controlling stake in Access Microfinance Holding AG (AccessHolding) and indirectly its African subsidiaries. The combined assets exceed EUR 150 million with a loan portfolio of EUR 135 million as of December…
Ben Cyco and Wanjiru Njiru, and award-winning journalist Georgie Ndirangu have been named LG newest brand ambassadors. Ben, a gospel musician and content creator, has a strong following on social media, as is Wanjiru, a podcaster and…
Many passionate entrepreneurs fight to add more features into their new products and services, assuming that more function will make the solution more appealing to more customers. In reality, more features will more likely make the product…
Every day, businesses have people coming and going. Whether they’re customers, clients or delivery personnel. How companies handle these visitors varies. The vast majority of businesses keep it textbook basic: guests sign in, go where they…
Norfund and Irvine’s Group have signed a Ksh. 2.3 billion (USD 18 million) financing agreement to expand operations in poultry initiatives. This move aims to enhance food security and scale sustainable poultry operations in Sub-Saharan…
Kenya Airways has successfully operated its first flight staffed fully by accredited crew under the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Flight KQ554 from Nairobi to Kinshasa marked the significant milestone for the airline, joining a…
Safaricom Investment Co-operative (SIC) has stepped up its efforts to align its investment strategies with Islamic principles by being Sharia compliant.
Bolt has finalized its Accelerator Program in Kenya, culminating in a ceremony to award the top 10 drivers and couriers with the most innovative ideas. The event was held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel and was launched in partnership with The…
LG Electronics and Opalnet have announced a month-long clearance sale at the LG-Opalnet Brandshop located at Kenrail Towers in Nairobi’s Westlands area. The sale will run through to 30th of September, and features discounts on a wide range…
More than 800 pupils from Kitere Primary School will benefit from classroom renovations, new desks and piping of clean water within the school. This is courtesy of the Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign grand prize victory by…
Safaricom has partnered with Mastercard to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya. This collaboration is set to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA. Leveraging M-PESA’s merchant…
IBM and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. These solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users to analyze…
Spiro has announced the official opening of its manufacturing centre on Old Mombasa Road in Nairobi. The new facility is set to produce thousands of electric bikes and batteries annually, marking a significant milestone in Spiro’s…
