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Old Mutual Holdings reports profit surge to Ksh. 882M in H1 2026
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Old Mutual Holdings reports profit surge to Ksh. 882M in H1 2026

Old Mutual Holdings Plc has announced a dramatic financial turnaround, reporting a profit after tax of Ksh. 882 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. This marks a sharp rise from the Ksh. 5 million recorded during the same period…

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CBK approves acquisition of NCBA Bank by Nedbank Group
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CBK approves acquisition of NCBA Bank by Nedbank Group

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the acquisition of up to 66 percent of the issued share capital of NCBA Group PLC by South Africa-based Nedbank Group Limited. The approval, granted on August 28, 2026 under Section 13(4) of the…

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Microsoft appoints veteran Angela Ng’ang’a as East Africa boss
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Microsoft appoints veteran Angela Ng’ang’a as East Africa boss

Microsoft has appointed Angela Ng’ang’a as its new Country Lead for East Africa. Based in Nairobi, Ng’ang’a assumes leadership over the tech giant’s operations across Kenya and the broader regional ecosystem, signaling a renewed focus on…

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Why free ATM withdrawals matter in a modern economy
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Why free ATM withdrawals matter in a modern economy

Even as digital payment adoption grows worldwide, physical cash remains a necessity for open-air markets, tipping, and situations where card networks experience downtime. However, accessing personal funds through an ATM should not attract…

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Jambojet to resume flights to Entebbe starting October 1, 2026
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Jambojet to resume flights to Entebbe starting October 1, 2026

Regional budget airline Jambojet is set to resume daily passenger and cargo flights between Nairobi and Entebbe starting October 1, 2026. The move marks the airline’s return to Uganda following a six-year hiatus prompted by the COVID-19…

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SBM disrupts Kenyan banking with zero fees for money transfers
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SBM disrupts Kenyan banking with zero fees for money transfers

For a long time, banking in Kenya has operated under an unspoken rule: consumers and businesses must pay to move their own money. Whether a business owner is paying a supplier, a parent is sending pocket money to a child, or a salaried…

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Ticketmaster backed Quicket enters the event ticketing space in Kenya
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Ticketmaster backed Quicket enters the event ticketing space in Kenya

Ticketmaster has officially expanded its reach in East Africa through the launch of Quicket’s dedicated operations in Kenya. Quicket will run through a fully digital ticketing designed to drastically cut down fraud and speed up venue…

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DTB posts H1 pre-tax profit of Ksh. 9.8B driven by regional expansion
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DTB posts H1 pre-tax profit of Ksh. 9.8B driven by regional expansion

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB Bank) has announced a Ksh. 9.8 billion pre-tax profit for the half-year ending June 30, 2026, marking a 37% year-on-year increase. The performance underscores the momentum of the regional group’s…

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