Topic: Covid-19
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CECILIA MAKAU: Bancassurance is driving insurance uptake among SMEs
Apr 24, 2025 at 05:54 PM
Kenyan banks have in recent years ramped up their insurance product offerings as the country pushes to lift uptake beyond 2.3 per cent....
STELLA MAMBO: African markets push for financial reforms amid global shifts
Feb 26, 2025 at 03:58 PM
Countries around the globe are currently reshaping their economic policies to stimulate sluggish growth that has been adversely affected by high inflation and interest rates....
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'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...
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Kenya targets adventure tourism boom through public-private collaboration
Jul 12, 2024 at 09:21 PM
Kenya is boosting its adventure tourism sector through collaborative efforts between public and private sectors, aiming to attract more visitors and bolster local economies....
Kenya sets its eyes on local vaccine production as it officially joins IVI
Jun 05, 2024 at 02:59 PM
President William Ruto announced Kenya's formal membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) during a ceremony at the agency's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea....
CA cracks down on e-commerce firms, matatus offering courier services illegally
Apr 26, 2024 at 08:17 AM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a stern warning to unauthorized matatus and e-commerce firms providing courier services, citing penalties of up to Sh300,000 a...
Kenya's trade surplus within Africa reaches record Sh164.04 billion in 2023
Mar 15, 2024 at 09:43 AM
Kenya's trade with African nations has flourished, with earnings from exports exceeding expenditure on imports by a record Sh164.04 billion in 2023....
KBA announces temporary replacement as its long-serving CEO Habil Olaka exits
Mar 11, 2024 at 12:13 PM
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is preparing for a change in leadership as Habil Olaka, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is set to retire at the end of March....
Kenyan CEOs cautiously optimistic amid uncertainty facing the global economy
Mar 07, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Kenyan CEOs are treading the global economic landscape with cautious optimism, mirroring the sentiments echoed by their global counterparts....
Mike Sonko, 16 other accused walk free in Sh357 million graft case
Feb 07, 2024 at 03:24 PM
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and 16 others walked free on Wednesday after acquittal in a high-profile corruption case....
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Pesapal launches a feature that allows digital tipping directly on POS terminals
Jan 16, 2024 at 04:38 PM
Customers can now tip seamlessly with Pesapal's latest innovation, as the company introduces a groundbreaking feature allowing digital tipping directly on its POS devices....
KQ resumes regular flights to Bangkok as part of its wider turnaround strategy
Nov 21, 2023 at 05:38 PM
In a significant move to enhance its international presence, national carrier Kenya Airways has officially announced the resumption of flights to Bangkok, Thailand, effective Tuesd...
IMF approves Sh142.8 million loan for Kenya amid economic challenges
Nov 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a breakthrough agreement on a 142.8 billion ($938 million) loan for Kenya, addressing the nation's pressing liquidity concerns a...
World Bank commits $100 million to revive Kenyan MSMEs hit by pandemic
Sep 26, 2023 at 12:45 PM
In an effort to resuscitate Kenyan micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that were severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Bank is set to inject Sh14.47 billio...
Safaricom joins UN's Forward Faster Initiative to boost sustainable development goals
Sep 25, 2023 at 05:14 PM
In an earnest commitment to advancing global sustainability efforts, Safaricom, one of Kenya's leading telecommunications companies, has officially joined the United Nations Global...
Equity, John Deere ink farm equipment deal to revolutionize Kenyan agriculture
Sep 21, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Equity Group Holdings and farm equipment maker John Deere have inked a comprehensive agreement to offer tractors into the Kenyan market through well-defined and affordable finance ...
East African Breweries Limited slashes employee count amid falling profits
Sep 19, 2023 at 09:01 PM
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has made significant cuts to its employee count as the company grapples with declining net profits....
Media mourns as renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis tragically dies at home in Nairobi
Sep 09, 2023 at 01:37 PM
Renowned sports journalist Sean Cardovillis, a prominent figure in both national and international sports commentary, has tragically passed away at his residence in Westlands, Nair...
Govt plans private leasing to clear passport backlog amidst machine failures
Aug 28, 2023 at 09:10 PM
The Kenyan government is set to embark on a pioneering initiative to lease high-capacity passport printing machines from private investors, aiming to address a significant backlog ...
Banks extend loan repayment periods amid rising deductions and interest rates
Aug 25, 2023 at 01:40 PM
In response to the mounting financial pressure caused by increased state deductions such as the housing levy and pension, as well as rising interest rates, banks are proactively ex...
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