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National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting significant growth in profitability, strengthened capital position, and…
Kenya’s banking sector has once again demonstrated resilience and strong profitability, rewarding shareholders with generous dividend payouts for the 2025 financial year. While some institutions trimmed payouts in response to declining…
When Nairobi floods, the default reaction is almost scripted: blame the rain, blame City Hall, blame “poor planning.” All fair points. But also conveniently incomplete. The city is not just overwhelmed by water. It is overwhelmed by…
When global superpowers clash, Africa is usually cast as a bystander, occasionally a victim. This time, the script has flipped. As conflict in the Middle East disrupts global trade routes, parts of Africa are stepping into an unexpected…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, in partnership with Coca-Cola Company’s brand Sprite, yesterday toured University of Eldoret for Hook’d on Fresh Masterclass Series. The session witnessed more than 300 youth…
Britam Holdings PLC has announced the death of its Chairman, Kuria Muchiru, who passed away on March 19, 2026, following a short illness. In a statement, the company described his passing as a significant loss to the organisation and the…
Unilever’s personal care brand, Pepsodent, has today launched a nationwide school oral health campaign targeting 500,000 pupils across 500 primary schools by the end of the year, in a push to address Kenya’s high burden of preventable…
In an era where financial independence is increasingly becoming a priority for young people, banks are stepping up with tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of this demographic. One such innovation is the Co-operative Bank of…
Kayole Starlets have intensified their squad for the second leg of the Kenya Premier League by recruiting three players from the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars team. The trio, Sonia Wambui (goalkeeper), Calta Nasambu (striker), and Naomi…
Creators: As Kenya’s creative economy continues to emerge as a powerful engine for youth employment and innovation, NCBA has today marks significant milestone in its commitment to the sector with the ELEV8 2025 Series Documentary,…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced a 16.9 growth in full net year profit. This has seen the Co-op Bank full year 2025 net profit rise to Sh29.75 billion from the previous year’s Sh25.46 billion. During the year under review, the…
For thousands of students who receive a KCSE grade of D+ and below each year, the release of exam results often brings uncertainty about the future. However, the narrative that such grades limit success is increasingly outdated, as…
In Kenya, M-Pesa is a household name known not just by the banked and literate population but by almost everyone including the unbanked, young, and illiterate population. Since its launch in 2007, M-Pesa has evolved from a simple money…
The county government of Mombasa has announced 40 job vacancies for professionals across various fields. In a notice Mombasa County Public Service Board invited interested and qualified candidates to submit applications. According to the…
The Question: I am 33. I am single and don’t have children. I am a nursery school teacher upcountry. I earn Sh13,000 per month. I pay house rent Sh3,000, water and power Sh500, and food and groceries Sh6,000. I am in a merry-go-round where…
Kenya’s Lionesses and Shujaa are gearing up for a strong showcase in the second and third rounds of the HSBC SVNS 2, as they aim to secure promotion to the top-tier HSBC SVNS 1 next season. The Montevideo tournament in Uruguay takes place…
Safaricom has announced a new feature on its mobile money wallet M-Pesa that will see phone numbers on M-Pesa transactions masked to enhance customer privacy. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, March 18, Safaricom CEO Peter…
Equity Group full year 2025 net profit has risen to a record Sh75.5 billion. This net profit represented a 54.7 percent growth in profit. It was derived from a full year profit before tax of Sh90.8 billion which was a growth of 51.6…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has today announced a landmark partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), creating a shared-risk lending facility to channel new financing into Kenya’s digital small business economy.…
StarTimes Media has unveiled its Easter campaign, “Recharge & Get Upgraded”, offering subscribers premium content at no extra cost. Running from 15th March to 30th April 2026, the initiative automatically upgrades customers to the next…
The Shift Toward Productive Agricultural Assets Across Kenya and globally, a quiet shift is underway. Investors are reassessing traditional asset classes—stocks, savings accounts, and real estate—as volatility, inflation, and management…
The appointments, which took effect on March 13, 2026, are part of HF Group’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, oversight, and strategic direction within its housing finance subsidiary. Makome assumes the role of Chairman at HFC at…
Paymentology, the leading next-generation global issuer-processor, has powered the launch of Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature with Vodacom Tanzania Plc and M-Pesa Africa in launching Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay…
Kenya’s Lionesses and Shujaa are gearing up for a strong showcase in the second and third rounds of the HSBC SVNS 2, as they aim to secure promotion to the top-tier HSBC SVNS 1 next season. The Montevideo tournament in Uruguay takes place…
