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Absa Bank Kenya has reported Sh11.7 billion profit after tax for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, a 9 percent increase from Sh10.7 billion in the same period last year. The growth was supported by a 26.5 percent return on equity and…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is an alumnus of several prestigious schools in the country, including St Mary’s School, one of the most preferred schools for children of influential Kenyans. Located in Nairobi, off James Gichuru Road,…
The Galleria Shopping Mall is located at the junction of Magadi and Langata Road in Nairobi. It houses several stores, including Carrefour, Bata, The Nairobi Hospital, Java, ArtCaffe and KFC, among others. The mall, estimated to be worth…
Money and a the exit of a prominent contractor were the main reasons why the multi-billion Nairobi-Mombasa expressway project collapsed. This has emerged after a determination by the National Treasury’s public private partnership committee…
KCB Bank customers can now enjoy a refreshed banking experience after the rollout of the revamped mobile banking App that now delivers faster, more secure, and user-friendly functionalities. The enhanced platform provides an all-in-one…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has committed Kes.15million towards the 2025 Devolution Conference taking place in Homabay this week. The platinum sponsorship is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to be a digital partner of choice,…
I&M Bank has officially rolled out the “Shinda Millioni” campaign — a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving customers. Launched at the bank’s Ruiru branch at The Nord Mall, the campaign…
The government of Kenya has dropped the mega Sh468 billion Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway project. The Usahihi Expressway project was being backed by a firm from the United States known as Everstrong Capital. It was being touted as a landmark…
The Maboko Island Resort, also known as Camp Tom Island, is one of the popular places in Kisumu, known for its beautiful scenery and unique culture. The island, which sits on 5 acres of land in Lake Victoria, just a few kilometers from…
M-Shwari has warned the public to stay alert for fraudsters who claim they can increase or influence loan limits. The financial service stresses that these claims are false and aimed at tricking unsuspecting customers. M-Shwari states that…
Julius Migos Ogamba is the Cabinet Secretary for Education following his appointment by President William Ruto in August 2024. Ogamba, a lawyer by profession, boasts of nearly 30 years of legal practice experience. He has held various…
Safaricom has announced Shs1m sponsorship to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized by the students of Starehe Boys’ Centre and School to honour the legacy of Dr. Geoffrey W.…
You’re a successful Kenyan entrepreneur with growing wealth, but your passport limits where you can travel and do business freely. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Kenya hosts an estimated 7,200 to 8,500 high-net-worth individuals with…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced mass internship opportunities for teachers in junior secondary schools to support the implementation of the Competency-Based curriculum. In a notice on Tuesday, August 12, TSC invited…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament who is also the Leader of Majority in parliament Kimani Ichung’wa has acquired a Sh138.3 million stake in mortgage financier HF Group (formerly Housing Finance). This stake is equivalent to some 18,642,043…
Equity Group Holdings has announced a half year 2025 net profit of Sh34.6 billion. This net profit represented a gain of 17 percent and was derived from a pre-tax profit of Sh41.5 billion. During the period under review, net interest…
Flying between Africa’s major cities remains a frustrating experience for millions of travellers. Despite being home to over a billion people across a landmass three times larger than Europe, the continent’s air transport network remains…
Faulu Bank Kenya has announced the sale of various motor vehicles including Toyota and Nissan brands. In an advert on the Daily Nation Newspaper, the microfinance institution invited interested bidders to submit their bids before Monday…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced a 25% discount on all new fibre connections for businesses located within fibre-ready buildings for the next two months. The announcement was made during the Nairobi edition of the Grow with Safaricom…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recognised Dr Margaret Awino Ong’ale for her outstanding academic and professional achievements. In a ceremony held on Saturday, August 9, at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, the DCI…
Safaricom, through its mobile money platform M-Pesa has rolled out various credit solutions for customers seeking quick financial aid. The products target various customers, including individual borrowers and small and medium sized…
What’s every investor’s biggest enemy? Greed! Let me address this with a pointer to the stocks markets. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in stocks, one thing that can ruin your progress is letting greed lead your decisions. Greed…
The world of cryptocurrency offers numerous opportunities for investors, and one of the most exciting – yet often misunderstood – areas is derivatives trading. While derivatives have long been part of traditional finance, their application…
The government has ramped up efforts to make Kenya food-sufficient through the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project, now boosted by a Sh12.5 billion private investment under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement model. Spanning 1.5…
