Absa Bank Kenya Eldoret Regional Manager Timothy Kosgey during the launch of the inaugural Absa Eldoret City Run, which forms part of the bank’s 100-year anniversary celebrations in the region. Absa Bank Kenya has launched the inaugural Absa City Run in Eldoret as it marks 100 years of partnership with customers and communities in the…
Eldoret’s running culture will take centre stage on Sunday, November 1st, when Absa Bank stages the Absa City Run – Eldoret Edition to celebrate 100 years of service in the City of Champions. The event will feature 3km, 5km and 10km races, welcoming participants across different fitness levels while putting a competitive spotlight on…
Moses-Nyabanda-Equity-Bank-MD-addresses-delegates-investors-and-members-of-Narok-County-Assembly-at-a-dinner. Equity Bank is stepping up efforts to connect Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to global markets by shifting its lending focus from primary production to value addition and market access. The bank says it wants to help grassroots businesses move beyond selling raw materials and become competitive players in global supply chains. The…
Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Office, Yusuf Omari. Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Yusuf Omari as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, taking over the leadership of the bank with immediate effect. The appointment follows receipt of all required regulatory and internal approvals, with Omari having served as the bank’s…
An image of National Bank of Kenya ./Photo courtesy of National Bank National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded a 61 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh1.72 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from KSh1.07 billion posted during a similar period last year. The bank, which is wholly…
From L-R: EquityBCDC Managing Director, Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara, during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. Equity Group Holdings has reported a 32 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh45.5 billion for…
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…
Digital financial services provider LOOP DFS has secured the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification, strengthening its position in the provision of reliable and secure digital financial services across Africa. The certification, awarded to LOOP DFS Limited and LOOP DFS Ghana Limited, follows independent audits by the British Standards Institution (BSI), during which the company recorded zero major…
“There is a gap in the market in terms of access to information, especially on financial access, market access and financial literacy,” Mr Kogo said.
Mwathi Gicheru set the pace on the opening day of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship, carding an impressive one-under-par 71 at Sigona Golf Club as the Strokeplay qualifying round concluded with 32 players advancing to the matchplay stage. Gicheru, representing Royal Nairobi Golf Club, posted the lowest score of the day…
