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Absa Bank & Vivo Energy partner to fuel Shell dealers’ expansion
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Absa Bank & Vivo Energy partner to fuel Shell dealers’ expansion

Absa Bank Kenya and Vivo Energy Kenya have announced a strategic financing partnership aimed at empowering Shell service station dealers with tailored credit solutions to drive business growth and operational sustainability. The…

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Inside PAPSS’s ambitious plan to drive African financial integration
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Inside PAPSS’s ambitious plan to drive African financial integration

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is entering a transformative new phase aimed at drastically scaling transaction volumes and accelerating adoption across the African continent. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos,…

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You can now buy car insurance from the NCBA LOOP app
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You can now buy car insurance from the NCBA LOOP app

NCBA Group has expanded its digital offerings by launching a private motor insurance solution directly on the LOOP App. Developed through a collaboration between NCBA Group subsidiaries LOOP DFS and NCBA Insurance, the new feature allows…

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I&M Bank partners with Surecomp to modernize regional trade finance
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I&M Bank partners with Surecomp to modernize regional trade finance

I&M Bank has announced a strategic partnership with technology provider Surecomp to digitize and streamline its trade finance operations. The initiative aims to simplify cross-border trade, drastically improve transaction turnaround times,…

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How the Yuan clearing hub in Kenya is transforming trade in the country
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How the Yuan clearing hub in Kenya is transforming trade in the country

The People’s Bank of China’s approval of Standard Bank Group, and its local subsidiary, Stanbic Bank Kenya, as Africa’s official Renminbi (RMB) clearing hub marks a structural shift in Kenya–China economic ties. By enabling direct Yuan…

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Apple TV+ & Apple Arcade added to iCloud+ plans in Kenya
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Apple TV+ & Apple Arcade added to iCloud+ plans in Kenya

Apple has expanded access to Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade by incorporating both services into standard iCloud+ plans. The move brings Apple’s original video streaming library directly to users in Kenya without requiring standalone streaming…

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Why NCBA Loop customers are facing growing frustration
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Why NCBA Loop customers are facing growing frustration

When NCBA launched Loop, the promise was clear: an all-in-one digital banking experience designed to liberate retail users from the constraints of traditional branch banking. Armed with slick mobile tools, budgeting features, and branded…

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CBK approves appointment of Michael Mutiga as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
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CBK approves appointment of Michael Mutiga as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO

Stanbic Bank Kenya has officially confirmed the appointment of Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The board first announced Mutiga’s selection in mid-July,…

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EPRA holds fuel prices flat for September-October cycle
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EPRA holds fuel prices flat for September-October cycle

Retail pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the period covering September 15 to October 14, 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced on Monday. According to the latest…

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Africa needs AI that serves its priorities
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Africa needs AI that serves its priorities

Across Africa, the most consequential uses of AI do not look like a chatbot. They look like a forecast that warns a nutrition team months before a crisis, a satellite map that shows a planner how land use is changing, a drought assessment…

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