
KCB Group Q1 2026 Profit Climbs 15% to KES 24.4 Billion as Regional Push and Digital Lending Carry the Quarter
KCB Group’s Q1 2026 pre-tax profit hit KES 24.4 billion as mobile lending, regional subsidiaries, and improved asset quality drove growth.
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KCB Group’s Q1 2026 pre-tax profit hit KES 24.4 billion as mobile lending, regional subsidiaries, and improved asset quality drove growth.

Running a commercial farm in 2026 is tougher than ever. Labour constraints, increased input costs, and slim margins are challenging operators from all sides. The operations that are thriving are those doing more with less… And that means…

The Safaricom–Vodacom deal remains blocked by the High Court of Kenya, with a constitutional ruling on the matter pending.

Treasury halts fresh Hustler Fund cash after KES 14.8 billion injected and roughly KES 12 billion stuck with defaulters, shifting to Nyota.

Google’s Gemini Intelligence needs Gemini Nano v3, 12GB RAM, a flagship chip and six years of patches. Most phones fail.

The Finance Bill 2026 moves EVs, batteries and e-bikes from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, raising prices from 1 July 2026.

A cashless share swap moves promoter group holdings into Bharti Airtel and lifts its Airtel Africa stake from 62.73% to 79%.

Google is bringing AirDrop support to OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and Honor phones in 2026, with a QR-code option live today.

Bolt has increased Kenya fares by 6% to cushion drivers after rising fuel prices pushed up operating costs.

Kenya Airways and Rubis plan a Nairobi SAF refinery using local waste feedstocks to cut aviation emissions and imports.

Kenya places 17 firms on FT’s 2026 Africa Fastest-Growing ranking, beating Nigeria. Top three companies by revenue are Kenyan.

East African Development Bank launches USD 13 million fund for women, youth entrepreneurs as Rwanda’s Murangwa takes Governing Council chair

Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Q1 2026 net profit grew 5% to KES 3.5 billion as customer deposits crossed KES 400 billion.

Glovo dominates Kenyan food and grocery delivery, and its new Nairobi headquarters reflects that. The fuller picture, including the company’s regulatory record back home, is worth understanding before celebrating.

Kenya’s NTSA launches eLogbook on June 10, 2026, ending paper-based vehicle registration with QR-coded, encrypted digital certificates on eCitizen. (20 words)

Kenya’s second-hand economy surges online as Jiji records 14.7 million used-item searches in first quarter of 2026.

The two-day Nairobi programme brought together artists, producers, and mentors from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for recording, media, and music business training.

Kenya waives fuel sulphur standards from 10ppm to 50ppm for six months. Here’s what it means for your car, lungs, and wallet.

SBM Bank launches KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility and leases five BYD plug-in hybrids through Avenue Lease.

Infinix unveils the GT 50 Pro with HydroFlow liquid cooling, dual-pressure GT Triggers, Dimensity 8400 Ultimate, 144Hz AMOLED, and 6500mAh battery.

Google Cloud’s Thomas Kurian confirmed at Cloud Next 2026 that a Gemini-powered, personalised Siri remains on track for 2026.

Co-op Bank plans to convert into Co-opbank Group PLC non-operating holding company, with Co-op Bank Kenya handling banking business.

CS Mbadi announces Kenya will buy 3,000 locally assembled EVs as Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supply.

TECNO’s EllaClaw, built on the open-source OpenClaw framework, brings autonomous AI agent capabilities to budget smartphones in Kenya.