Topic: Absa
Absa Bank Kenya, IFC in new partnership seeking to empower over 600 suppliers
Oct 24, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to enhance opportunities for more than 600 suppliers within two years....
‘Safaricom Hook Circle’ bootcamps kick off to equip the youth with essential skills
Oct 08, 2024 at 06:19 PM
In a significant initiative to uplift the youth of Kenya, Safaricom has launched a nationwide series of upskilling bootcamps, known as the ‘Safaricom Hook Circle.’...
Absa Kenya Foundation unveiled as bank pumps in Sh500 million seed investment
Oct 04, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has taken a bold step toward advancing its sustainability agenda with the launch of the Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF), aimed at fostering positive social and envi...
Safaricom secures Sh30 billion loan to strengthen its sustainability agenda
Sep 24, 2024 at 12:19 PM
In a bold move to cement its leadership in sustainability, Safaricom has secured a second Sh15 billion Sustainability Linked Loan, doubling its total to an impressive Sh30 billion....
Absa Bank partners with Visa to launch exclusive infinite card in metallic design
Sep 17, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Absa Bank Kenya has redefined luxury banking in Kenya with the introduction of its exclusive metallic Visa Infinite card....
ELIZABETH WASUNNA: The power of partnerships in elevating women-owned SMEs in Africa
Sep 16, 2024 at 03:01 PM
It is often said that ‘if you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’. It is also argued that no economy can achieve its full potential without the pa...
Absa Bank Kenya launches ‘Change Your Story’ campaign to grow digital banking
Sep 12, 2024 at 02:09 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled a new campaign aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital banking and card payments....
MOSES MUTHUI: How tech, consumer preferences are reshaping finance
Sep 11, 2024 at 03:56 PM
Back in the early 2000s, paying my university fees meant dressing up and making a trip to the bank to deposit the money in person, and of course, the visit was laced with the great...
Absa Bank Kenya reveals advancing Sh60 billion in sustainable financing in 2023 - VIDEO
Sep 05, 2024 at 05:24 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has taken significant steps in advancing sustainability, as highlighted in its 2023 Sustainability Report, "Banking on a Better, Sustainable Future"....
'Invested in Your Story': Absa launches campaign to boost client engagement
Sep 04, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled a groundbreaking Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) campaign, titled "Invested in Your Story," aimed at redefining its approach to client engagemen...
Absa reports 29 per cent surge in profit after tax to Sh10.7 billion for H1 2024
Aug 26, 2024 at 06:58 PM
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has demonstrated robust financial performance in the first half of 2024, with a remarkable 29 per cent increase in profit after tax, bringing the total to Sh10....
Absa sets ambitious expansion plan with over 17,000 agency service outlets
Aug 21, 2024 at 07:56 PM
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has revealed its ambitious strategy to bolster its presence across the nation with the establishment of over 17,000 agency service outlets within the next two y...
'Linda Biz': ABSA, Old Mutual partner to launch innovative insurance product for SMEs
Jul 17, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has teamed up with Old Mutual Kenya to launch Linda Biz, a comprehensive and affordable insurance product tailored to the unique needs of Small and Medium Enterpris...
How Absa Bank is empowering SMEs in Kenya to scale into the future
May 29, 2024 at 01:13 PM
Kenya's economic vitality is sustained by the relentless efforts of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)....
Lucy Kagia: The 'Outstanding Young Banker of the Year' riding the wave
May 29, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Donning an sophisticated look and an elegant gait, she walked to the podium to receive her award during the 20th anniversary of the Think Business Banking Awards at a city hotel....
Absa posts 34 per cent surge in net earnings to Sh5.9 billion in Q1 2024
May 28, 2024 at 08:17 PM
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a notable 34 per cent increase in net earnings for the first quarter of 2024, reaching Sh5.9 billion....
Key considerations for me when picking an app for my unique financial needs
May 28, 2024 at 10:05 AM
When I want an app that will meet all the financial needs of my current stage in life (the 40s), among my top considerations is the ease of access to loans in the palm of my hand....
Absa Kenya: 98 per cent of transactions in 2023 were on digital platforms - VIDEO
Mar 20, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Absa Bank Kenya has revealed that more than 98 per cent of financial transactions by its customers are happening on its digital platforms, away from the physical branch network....
Absa Bank Kenya net profit surges to Sh16.4 billion as assets pass half a trillion
Mar 18, 2024 at 02:45 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has posted a 14 per cent growth in gross profit to Sh23.7 billion for the full year 2023, which also saw its net earnings go up 12 per cent to Sh16.4 billion compar...
‘Your Story Matters’: Absa repositions its brand, promises better services in Africa
Feb 28, 2024 at 04:55 PM
Absa says its business is set to shift to focus more on the needs of its customers across Africa as it unveiled its revitalized brand promise of ‘Your Story Matters’....