Equity Chess Club asserted its unyielding dominance at the Kisumu Chess Open Grand Prix 2026, successfully defending its coveted ‘Best Club’ title and unequivocally reaffirming its formidable presence on the national chess stage. The club culminated an electrifying weekend with an exceptional haul of accolades spanning multiple categories. Spearheading Equity’s triumph, Mark Nyola delivered an…
Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira presents a KES. 2 million cheque reward to pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu and his caddie Bo Ciera following his remarkable performance at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa in February. Nairobi, Kenya March 25, 2026 – Kenya’s top professional golfer, Njoroge Kibugu, has…
Nairobi, Kenya, March 30, 2026 – Family Bank Group Profit After Tax has surged by 55.4% from KES 3.5 billion to KES 5.4 billion for the financial year ended 2025, while Profit Before Tax grew by 61.6% to KES 6.3 billion. The growth in performance was primarily driven by growth in interest-earning assets and improved…
Konza Technopolis has taken a leading role in advancing women’s participation in the digital economy, hosting the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, where Microsoft unveiled a major AI skills programme targeting women. Held under Konza’s Silicon Savannah Woman programme, the summit organized in partnership with EdSource through its InnovateHer initiative brought…
Students at Africa Nazarene University ( A.N.U) have received hands-on training in digital literacy and content monetization through a youth-focused masterclass led by Safaricom in partnership with Sprite. The training, held under the ‘Hook’d on Fresh’ series by Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, focused on equipping students with practical skills to create, grow and monetize…
Dr Wanjiru Kariuki, Secretary for Skills Development at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, alongside a Swisscontact, Kenya team, is taken through one of the modern workshops at Don Bosco Boys Town in Nairobi, a private sector-led dual training centre of excellence. Nairobi, Kenya — The government has thrown its weight behind a new…
Lubumbashi, DRC, March 24, 2026 — Kenyan traders are among over 50 delegates from more than 16 countries participating in a week-long trade mission in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at unlocking investment opportunities across the region’s mining and allied sectors. The high-profile roadshow, organised by Equity Group Holdings, will extend to Kolwezi…
City politician Luqman Ali has formally announced his plan to run for the South C ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in the 2027 General Election. Unveiling an agenda anchored on Progress, youth empowerment, and community development. Speaking on Sunday, March 15, Luqman expressed confidence in winning the seat currently held by Abass Khalif,…
Nairobi, March 23, 2026 — Equity Bank has reinforced its dominance in the financial sector after being ranked Africa’s strongest banking brand and Kenya’s most valuable brand in the latest assessment by Brand Finance. The lender posted a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.9 out of 100, earning the top-tier AAA+ rating and securing…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting significant growth in profitability, strengthened capital position, and improved asset quality following its integration into the Access Group. Profit before Tax rose sharply to KShs 2.91 billion, up…
