Latest finance stories from across Kenya.
It was a typical day when Hector was on his way to meet friends when he stopped at an ATM to withdraw some cash. He inserted his card, but unfortunately it got stuck. He tried pulling it out, but it would not budge. As he wondered what to…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to shift its focus from building its continental payments network to driving wider adoption and transaction growth from 2027. In Kenya, Pesalink partnered with PAPSS to…
For much of the past two decades, Africa’s digital payments story was told through mobile money, where phones gave millions of people a practical way to send, receive and store money without depending entirely on bank branches. That story…
For years, names such as Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and Microsoft have been familiar to Kenyans through the products and services they use every day, but owning a stake in these global companies has often felt like a privilege reserved for…
Equity Group has emerged as the highest-ranked Kenyan lender in Forbes’ inaugural World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 ranking, placing 71st globally among 500 banks recognised across 89 countries. The recognition places Equity ahead of its…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive. This comes after regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Joe Muganda, Chairman of the Board at Stanbic Bank Kenya, said Mutiga’s experience…
On payday, employees expect their salaries to arrive accurately and on time. When PAYE is due, businesses have to meet a statutory obligation within a defined deadline. In between, there are suppliers to pay, bills to settle, transfers to…
Nairobi, Kenya – 14.09.2026 — Co-op Bank has introduced ELA, short for Everyday Life Amplified, a banking solution made specifically for women and built around the concept of Her Economy: the recognition that a woman’s financial life…
dLocal has announced that its subsidiary, dLocal Ghana Limited, has been granted an Enhanced Payment Service Provider (EPSP) license by the Bank of Ghana. This regulatory milestone establishes a new foundation for dLocal to directly…
Absa Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya. Mr Omari has been the Interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya since 1st July…
Visa has announced an enhanced version of A2A Protect, delivering real-time risk insights that help banks stop account-to-account fraud before money leaves customer accounts. The expanded solution introduces a new unified fraud…
Kotani Pay has partnered with DCSPay to expand stablecoin-powered payouts and settlement capabilities across African markets. The partnership will connect DCSPay’s stablecoin payment infrastructure with Kotani Pay’s local payment rails.…
Visa has partnered with Kenya Airways and Absa to launch the Asante Global Card. This is a premium travel-lifestyle credit card targeting professionals, frequent travellers and premium banking customers. Customers earn Asante Rewards…
Nairobi, 27th August, 2026 – I&M Group PLC today announced a strong 22% increase in Profit After Tax to Shs10.2 billion for the six months ended 30 June 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. This growth was supported by strong…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has reported a strong financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The bank’s Profit After Tax rose by 61% to KSh 1.72 billion from KSh 1.07 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. NBK…
Kenyan businesses remain cautiously optimistic about their growth prospects over the next 12 months despite rising operating costs, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the global economy, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has recorded a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with significant growth in profitability, balance sheet expansion and improved…
NCBA and HEVA Fund have rolled out the first financing product under their strategic partnership, marking a significant step toward bringing fit-for-purpose financing for creative businesses into mainstream financial services. KES 20…
Protect what matters most: You are on your way home after a long day. Tomorrow’s delivery is still on your mind. At home, school fees are due, rent, loan repayments or mortgage obligations need to be managed, and your family is counting on…
Education Policy: Back-to-School Costs and the Bigger Financial Picture As a new school term begins, parents across the country are once again turning their attention to school fees, uniforms, books, transport, and the many other costs…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reported a 37% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to KSh 9.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The banking group said its customer base grew by 44% to 5.9 million across Kenya, Tanzania and…
An insurance policy is a legal contract between an insurance provider and a policyholder. While the contract can be legal it may not always have your best interests in mind. Potential policyholders need to take measures to safeguard…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has partnered with Car & General to expand access to agricultural machinery through tailored asset financing for farmers and agribusinesses. The partnership will enable farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses and…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 32 percent increase in net profit to Sh45.5 billion from Sh34.6 billion in the first half of the current financial year. This Equity Group net profit came in as a reflection of improved balance…
