Topic: East Africa
Waiguru urges coordinated East African response to climate change challenges
Dec 07, 2023 at 04:24 PM
Council of Governors (COG) Chair Anne Waiguru has called for coordinated regional strategies to deal with the far-reaching impacts of climate change in East Africa....
Ruto champions Climate Financing Revolution at EAC High-Level forum ahead of COP28
Nov 24, 2023 at 03:06 PM
President William Ruto, addressing the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change and Food Security in Arusha, called for a paradigm shift in tackling climate change....
TikTok expands its presence in Africa with recruitment drive for Kenyan office
Nov 21, 2023 at 04:15 PM
TikTok, the renowned video-sharing platform, is poised to make significant inroads into the Kenyan market, as evident from its recent announcement to hire a country-based communica...
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...
British International Investment agrees to sell 10.13 per cent stake in I&M Group
Nov 09, 2023 at 07:36 PM
British International Investment (BII) has agreed to sell its 10.13 per cent stake in I&M Group to East Africa Growth Holding, an investment vehicle established by Africinvest Fund...
KQ to expand Nairobi–New York route as travel demand surges for festive season
Oct 31, 2023 at 07:05 PM
Kenya Airways has announced its plans to introduce daily flights on the Nairobi–New York route, starting from December 1....
CHELSEA AOKO OUMA: Unmasking the high maternal and child mortality rates challenge in Kenya
Oct 31, 2023 at 06:43 PM
In the heart of East Africa, Kenya stands as a nation of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture....
BIC concludes third edition of 'Mama ni Mwangaza' initiative to empower Kenyan women
Oct 31, 2023 at 02:03 PM
BIC has concluded the third edition of its renowned Mama ni Mwangaza initiative, a program dedicated to empowering women in local communities across Kenya....
KCB and Mastercard collaborate to launch exclusive world elite credit cards
Oct 19, 2023 at 12:39 PM
KCB Bank Kenya has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the global payments technology company, Mastercard, to introduce the Exclusive World Elite Credit Cards, offering pre...
KCB East Africa Golf Tour's 8th leg set to tee off at picturesque Nyeri Golf Club
Jul 20, 2023 at 07:33 PM
The highly anticipated 8th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour is set to take place at the picturesque Nyeri Golf Club this coming weekend, bringing together over 100 golfers from...
East African Cables also obtains court injunction blocking Equity Bank takeover
Jun 20, 2023 at 02:05 PM
East African Cables (EAC) has obtained a court injunction in a bid to bar Equity Bank from appointing an administrator to take over its operations over its non-performing loan....
Equity Group expands regional presence by acquiring COGEBANQUE in Rwanda
Jun 15, 2023 at 07:50 PM
Equity Group Holdings has announced its strategic move to acquire Compagnie Générale de Banque (COGEBANQUE) PLC Ltd in Rwanda....
Ababu Namwamba unveils KCB's Sh150 million sponsorship for WRC Safari Rally
May 19, 2023 at 11:26 AM
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba, accompanied by Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum unveiled Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group's sponsorship for the highly anticipated Wor...
Real estate investors optimistic amid growing demand for affordable housing
May 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Real estate investors in East Africa are expressing optimism regarding the increasing opportunities within the region's property sector....
Kenya and European Commission to partner on East Africa's first BRT 3
Mar 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Kenya and the European Commission have discussed their intent to pursue a financing agreement for the construction of the Green Mobility-Nairobi core bus rapid transit line 3 (BRT ...
Idea Hive launches operations in Kenya as it salivates for East African market
Nov 15, 2022 at 03:53 PM
Performance marketing agency Idea Hive has launched its operations in Kenya to avail data-driven technology and enable brands to offer better marketing campaigns for their clients....
Kalonzo Musyoka raises concerns over William Ruto, Kenya Kwanza moves
Oct 23, 2022 at 06:39 PM
Wiper Party leader has faulted President William Ruto on some of his pronouncements since he was sworn in as the president of the country....
Kenya Breweries MD John Musunga appointed new CEO of Guinness Nigeria
Sep 27, 2022 at 01:18 PM
Guinness Nigeria PLC, a subsidiary of Diageo, has appointed the current Kenya Breweries Managing Director John Musunga as its Managing Director and CEO....
Uhuru commissions MV Uhuru II as he lauds Kisumu Shipyard operations
Aug 02, 2022 at 10:27 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed the operationalization of Kisumu Shipyard, saying the facility will create business and job opportunities for thousands of young people in the...
Safaricom appoints John Ngumi to replace Michael Joseph as board chairperson
Jul 29, 2022 at 05:12 PM
Kenya’s leading mobile service provider, Safaricom, has appointed John Ngumi as the new Safaricom PLC Director....
