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SBM Bank Kenya, a fast growing tier 2 lender with its Headquarters in Mauritius, has posted a net profit of KSh 380.17million for the six months’ period ended June 30th 2026, becoming the first bank off the starting blocks as the H1 2026…
Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed on a mixed note Wednesday, with broad market indices remaining resilient despite a sharp decline in trading activity and continued foreign investor outflows. The day’s top gainer was Sameer Africa…
Nedbank Group, Africa’s 5th largest lender’s proposed acquisition of a 66 %percent stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group has moved closer to completion after shareholders tendered 1.316 billion shares, representing 79.9% of NCBA’s issued share…
Residents of South Bunyala Ward in Budalangi Constituency, Busia County, have expressed optimism that years of destructive flooding may finally be ending following the construction of a dyke that has significantly reduced floodwaters and…
Citibank Kenya has asked the High Court to intervene in an ongoing investigation involving one of its employees, arguing that the officer is being unfairly targeted over the approval of a Ksh 261 million loan granted to Kiru Tea Factory…
The government of Kenya, through the State Department for Science, Research & Innovation (SDSRI) and supported by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and INVIGENCE Ltd, today officially launched the Africa Technology Leadership…
In a recent training – Cooperatives & Co-ops: The Power of Collective Farming for Young People – held virtually on Friday 18th July 2026, Sam revealed how joining a cooperative society has transformed his business.
Economic Growth prospects for Kenya is still clouded by effects of the ongoing Middle East Crisis. Kenya’s economy grew by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2026, an improved performance compared to the corresponding quarter of 2026. Real GDP…
President William Ruto on Tuesday received a new policy report that seeks to chart Kenya’s economic course beyond the expiration of the country’s long-running Vision 2030 development plan, launched by President Mwai Kibaki on June 10,…
Equity Life Assurance has grown the combined assets of its two retirement schemes to more than Ksh 900 million, signalling growing confidence among Kenyans who are increasingly planning for life after employment. The latest performance…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has been named Kenya’s Best Retail Bank and Kenya’s Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
Street vendors are a familiar part of daily life in Kenya. They sell fresh produce, clothes, household items, electronics, snacks and many other products from roadsides, pavements and open spaces. For thousands of families, hawking is not…
The government has stepped up efforts to prepare young people for opportunities in the digital economy through the Jitume Youth Digital Empowerment Centre at Kitale National Polytechnic, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and…
Walk into any successful hotel and you’ll notice the obvious things first: the warm welcome at reception, spotless rooms, attentive staff and meals served with a smile. What you rarely see is the leadership philosophy that makes those…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) now ranks Co-operative Bank as the 4th most valuable listed firm on the bourse, overtaking East African Breweries, by market capitalisation. This major leap reflects sustained investor confidence, with the…
The excitement of the Omoka na World Cup promotion continues to sweep across the country as Odibets rewards more lucky players with premium smartphones and Hisense 55-inch Smart TVs, proving that every qualifying World Cup bet could be the…
Nairobi County has proposed increasing daily parking charges from the current Ksh 300 to Ksh 535 under a new pricing policy that could see motorists pay significantly more to park their vehicles in the city. The proposal is contained in…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has joined other African financial regulators and industry players in backing the wider adoption of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a move expected to save African economies more than…
It is perfectly normal for life to feel a little quieter after weeks of excitement. The World Cup became part of many people’s daily routine, so adjusting takes time. Fortunately, the empty feeling does not have to last. If you have found…
Hundreds of farmers in Homa Bay County are celebrating a successful rice harvest after embracing farming at the rehabilitated Ondago Swamp under the revived Kimira-Oluch Smallholder Farm Improvement Project (KOSFIP). The farmers are now…
X has launched one of its toughest crackdowns yet on content manipulation, removing thousands of accounts from its Creator Revenue Share program and promising to redirect more than $1 million in earnings back to original creators after…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion today on Sunday, with defending champions Argentina taking on Spain in a highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, at 10:00 pm EAT. The South Americans are chasing history as…
For thousands of Kenyan students each year, studying in the United Kingdom represents an opportunity to access globally recognized qualifications, world-class research institutions, multicultural learning environments, and strong…
As Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ title tonight, Coca-Cola Kenya will bring thousands of football fans together at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the country’s biggest FIFA World…
