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CrossBoundary Energy, a Kenyan Startup led the month of April with a $40 million renewable energy round. In total, Africa Startups pulled in US$ 145.85Mn with those startups in Energy, Fintech and Mobility leading the funding heap.…
Flame Tree Group Holdings, a listed leading African manufacturer and distributor of plastics, packaging material, fast moving consumer products and household items, lowered its net loss to KSh 15.9 million in 2025 from net loss of KSh 91.7…
Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of financial security and family stability.
The contribution supports Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, restoring approximately 5.1 million hectares of degraded landscapes, and increasing national tree cover to 30 per cent.
Mitsumi Distribution is set to headline GITEX Kenya 2026, bringing a broad portfolio of global technology brands to Nairobi at a time when East Africa is emerging as one of the fastest-growing technology markets.
KCB Bank customers will pay a reduced flat fee of Ksh20 to send money through Pesalink for any amount between Ksh1,000 and Ksh999,999.
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has announced the establishment of a USD 13 million fund dedicated to supporting youth and women-led enterprises across the East African region
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed that inflation rose sharply in April, signalling renewed pressure on households and businesses as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global fuel markets and…
Kenya Police Bullets FC have been crowned champions of the Women’s Premier League for the third consecutive season following a narrow 1-0 victory over Trinity Starlets. The latest triumph cements the club’s growing dominance in women’s…
Kenyans’ appetite for quick mobile credit is continuing to grow, with new figures from Safaricom showing a sharp rise in borrowing through its Fuliza overdraft service even as household budgets remain under pressure. For the financial year…
Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements covering transport, energy, trade, ports and digital transformation as the two countries moved to deepen economic and diplomatic ties during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. President William…
Kenya’s football fraternity is mourning the death of former Gor Mahia F.C. and Kenya national football team midfielder Allan Thigo, who passed away on May 9, 2026. Thigo is remembered as one of the most influential midfielders in Kenyan…
Kenya Pipeline Company(KPC) Next Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director must have the nod from Uganda National Oil Corporation(UNOC) before appointment is done. Uganda has gained direct influence over the appointment of the next Kenya…
The government has officially published the Finance Bill 2026, setting the stage for fresh tax and revenue measures expected to shape the country’s economic and business landscape in the next financial year. According to a statement issued…
Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2026 has triggered heated public debate, with critics warning that some measures could increase the cost of living, squeeze businesses, and burden consumers. The government, however, says the proposals are…
Airtel Africa Net Profit improved to US$813m from $328m in the prior period. Higher profit after tax in the current period was driven by higher operating profit and derivative and foreign exchange gains of US$127m compared to US$179m…
Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) received bids worth KSh 106 Bn from the triple bond auction happening in the month of May and accepted KSh 94 Bn out of the KSh 80 Bn Offered, an oversubscription of 132.5% The Central Bank of Kenya was investors…
Counties will start receiving a guaranteed share of road maintenance money if a new government plan on fuel levy distribution is adopted. The Ministry of Roads and Transport has proposed a new formula that would see devolved governments…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has reported a steady performance for the first three months of 2026, posting a 5 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh 3.5 billion for the quarter ended March 2026. This compares to Ksh 3.3 billion recorded over…
France has described the upcoming Africa Forward summit in Nairobi as the beginning of a more inclusive and balanced relationship between Africa and Europe, centered on shared growth, youth participation and economic transformation.…
Kenya is seeking to cement its role as a key diplomatic and economic bridge within Africa as leaders, investors, civil society groups and development institutions prepare for the upcoming France-Africa Engagement Summit in Nairobi.…
At the heart of Kisumu County, where the equator slices through green hills and generations of students have walked beneath towering gum trees, Maseno School is preparing to mark a milestone few educational institutions in Kenya can claim,…
Police are investigating people believed to be part of an extortion ring accused of frustrating the payment of about Ksh14 billion to Co-operative Bank shareholders through a series of suspicious court cases filed in the name of Sacco…
Some 55 nominees have made the shortlist for the 2026 African Banker Awards. The awards, which is now its 20th year, recognises and celebrates leading institutions and bankers making great strides in Africa’s banking and finance sectors.
