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African Finance Leaders Call for Stronger Intra-Continental Investment Frameworks as Kenya Opens Africa Investment Conference (AfIC) 2025

Top finance and policy leaders from across Africa today urged the continent to accelerate cross-border investment frameworks, strengthen capital market

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NCBA Crowns 154 Top Performers as 2025 Johari Awards Finale Caps Record Year of Growth

NCBA Group has officially concluded the 2025 Johari Awards with a Grand Finale in Nairobi, marking the culmination of a

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AfDB And KCB Bank Sign $150 Million Deal For Green Lending And Trade

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya Limited have signed a $150 million financing package to support

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ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Unveils The Green Room, The Roof And Kilele Nyama: A Stylish Step Into A Greener Future

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands is proud to announce the grand opening of The Green Room, The Roof, and the reimagined

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Why Every Kenyan Traveler Needs the KCB Multi-Currency Card Right Now

If you are planning to travel out of Kenya soon, whether for business, leisure, academic pursuits, or medical reasons, one

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Investment

Investment

Airtel Money, I&M Bank Seal Deal to Boost Digital Payments, Expand Merchant Access, and Drive Financial Inclusion Across Kenya

Airtel Money customers can now make seamless payments to I&M Bank merchants nationwide, following a partnership between Airtel Money and

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Investment

Top Performers in Automotive, Insurance, and Asset Finance Recognised By NCBA

The annual Johari Awards once again shone a spotlight on excellence across Kenya’s automotive, insurance, and asset finance sectors, celebrating

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Investment Isuzu EA Delivers Nine New UD Luxury Buses to Nyamira Express valued at Ksh 150 Million

Isuzu East Africa, has delivered nine premium UD luxury buses to Nyamira Express, a bus company affiliated with Guardian Coaches.

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Investment KRA Urges Businesses to Strengthen Supplier Due Diligence Following High Court Ruling On Missing-Trader Scheme

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is urging businesses to enhance their due diligence processes and engage only with credible suppliers,

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Investment CFAO Mobility Kenya Unveils the Hilux Owners Club To Celebrate Kenya’s Most Adventurous Drivers

CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially launched the Hilux Owners Club, an exclusive membership programme designed to reward, support, and build a strong

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Investment Amsons Group Buys NSSF Shares in EAPCC Paving Way for Increased Cement Production

The National Social Security Fund has completed the sale of its 27% stake in East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC)

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Investment Isuzu EA Kicks off Local Production Of mu-X Luxury SUV

Isuzu East Africa (EA) has commenced local production of the seven-seater Isuzu mu-X luxury SUV, marking the model’s full assembly

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Investment Investor Confidence Soars as Family Bank Exceeds Capital Raise Target, Secures KES 8 Billion for Growth and Inclusive Lending

Family Bank has completed its private placement of ordinary shares, raising KES 8.004 billion against a KES 6.090 billion target,

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Government & Policy
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo is Elected Chair of the Regional Power Regulatory Board

Kenya has strengthened its position in regional energy integration following the election of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)

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PS Hinga Hands Over Key Social Amenities at New Boma Yangu Mukuru Estate Ahead of 5,000-Unit Handover

Principal Secretary for State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD), Charles Hinga today handed over key social amenities at

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The “Missing Trader” Unmasked In A High-End Tax Evasion Case

A recent High Court decision in favour of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) against a construction company, upholding part of

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The Silent Crisis of Integrity in Kenya’s Legal System, And The Heavy Cost To Citizens

Kenya’s justice system stands on a simple, powerful promise: that every citizen, regardless of status, will find fairness, protection, and

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The High Court Of Kenya Stops Mwananchi Credit’s Shocking KES 22M Claim From A Loan Of 7M KES

The High Court has delivered one of the most consequential judgments of our time in the fight against predatory lending,

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Opinion
A Look At Policy Capture at COP11: What It Signals for Global Health Governance

In the busy corridors of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

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Treating Credit Access As A Human Right, Because It Is

In today’s world, we often discuss rights in terms of education, healthcare, or access to clean water. While these are

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How IFRS 17 Is Redefining Insurance Reporting In Kenya And Across Africa

For years, insurance accounting in Africa relied on a patchwork of practices that hindered comparability and often obscured real performance.

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You Should Know The Following Property Laws Before Investing In Kenya

Investing in real estate in Kenya remains one of the most rewarding long-term strategies, but it requires a solid understanding

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How Regional Consideration And System Intelligence Realise Greener Buildings

There’s a lot to be said about circumventing a cookie-cutter approach. Yes, metrics and frameworks are fundamental to implementing best

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Energy Management Regulations Will Drive Affordability And Sustainability

Energy costs, such as the cost of electricity and fossil fuels, directly contribute to the aggregate output of a country.

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Africa’s $5 Trillion Opportunity: Closing the Gender Financing Gap to Unlock the Continent’s Full Economic Potential

Across Africa, women are the engines of growth, resilience, and innovation. They make up 58 percent of the self-employed workforce,

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Market News

Safaricom Green Bond Attracts KES 41.6 Billion, Achieving 175.7% Over-subscription

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has received applications totaling KES 41.6 billion for the first tranche of its Medium-Term Note, an oversubscription

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Lifestyle

1win Sports Betting: Gamified Bonuses And Multi-deposit Rewards

In the competitive world of 1win sports betting, bonuses are more than just marketing tools — they are woven into

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Entrepreneur's Corner African Finance Leaders Call for Stronger Intra-Continental Investment Frameworks as Kenya Opens Africa Investment Conference (AfIC) 2025

Top finance and policy leaders from across Africa today urged the continent to accelerate cross-border investment frameworks, strengthen capital market

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Investment Airtel Money, I&M Bank Seal Deal to Boost Digital Payments, Expand Merchant Access, and Drive Financial Inclusion Across Kenya

Airtel Money customers can now make seamless payments to I&M Bank merchants nationwide, following a partnership between Airtel Money and

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Investment Top Performers in Automotive, Insurance, and Asset Finance Recognised By NCBA

The annual Johari Awards once again shone a spotlight on excellence across Kenya’s automotive, insurance, and asset finance sectors, celebrating

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Entrepreneur's Corner NCBA Crowns 154 Top Performers as 2025 Johari Awards Finale Caps Record Year of Growth

NCBA Group has officially concluded the 2025 Johari Awards with a Grand Finale in Nairobi, marking the culmination of a

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Entrepreneur's Corner AfDB And KCB Bank Sign $150 Million Deal For Green Lending And Trade

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya Limited have signed a $150 million financing package to support

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Opinion A Look At Policy Capture at COP11: What It Signals for Global Health Governance

In the busy corridors of the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

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East Africa
Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term

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African Development Bank Group Loans $500 Million To Support Economic Governance

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to

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Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank’s Fourth President

African Export-Import Bank on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman

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Africa Finance Corporation Secures USD 100 Million Facility from FinDev Canada

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has secured a USD 100 million, 10-year term loan

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CRDB Bank Signs Three Landmark Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Finance and Sustainable Development across Africa

CRDB Bank has entered three landmark partnerships with leading development finance institutions, FinDev Canada, DEG (KfW Group, Germany), and Shelter

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