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COMESA Attracts 67% of Africa’s FDI as Inflows Hit $65 Billion

Left to Right: John Mwendwa (Invest Kenya CEO), PS Abubakar Hassan Abubakar (PS Investment Promotion), Chileshe Kapwepwe (SG COMESA), and Heba Salama( CEO COMESA) Launching the COMESA Interactive Investment Map at the 2nd CIF 2026. Nairobi, Kenya | March 26, 2026— The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is rapidly strengthening its position…

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Visa Launches Intelligent Authorization in Kenya to Boost Payment Efficiency and Innovation

Walter Lironi, Head of Value-Added Services for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) at Visa speaking at the event. Nairobi, Kenya, March 26, 2026 — Visa Inc. has rolled out its Visa Intelligent Authorization  ( VIA) solution in Kenya, marking a significant step toward modernizing payment processing for acquirers and unlocking new…

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Kenya Targets $700 Million in Waste Sector Investments

– Currently, Kenya has more than 120 circular economy businesses operating across the value chain Nairobi, Kenya, March 30, 2026 – Invest Kenya has launched Waste Management and Circular Economy: Investment Pathways and Opportunities in Kenya, a new investment prospectus aimed at unlocking investment in Kenya’s waste management and circular economy sectors and highlighting the…

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30% of Working Kenyans Earning More as Financial Optimism Rises – Old Mutual Monitor

L-R Onassis Ndegwa Head of Business Development – Corporate Business Old Mutual Investment Group Kenya, Vuyokazi Mabude Head of Knowledge & Insights Old Mutual Limited, Martin Karenju Managing Director Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya, Dr. Tabitha Njuguna Faculty Member Strathmore University Business School and Justus Kittony Head of Business Development Faulu Microfinance Bank take part…

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Access to finance programme boosts MSME growth and job creation

GDC CEO Dr. Charles Kioko in conversation with KDC Director General Norah Ratemo at the WorldBank-KDC visit at GDC Sacco Headquarters Thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya are benefiting from improved access to affordable credit through a programme aimed at strengthening business recovery and supporting inclusive economic growth. The Supporting Access…

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Eldoret training equips cleaning professionals with skills to improve service delivery

HACO Industries Homecare Category Manager, Joan Chege (L) presenting a certificate to Brian Juma a participant(R) after a successful completion of the training. Homecare brands SoSoft and ACE were at the centre of a training and empowerment programme for cleaning and laundry professionals held in Eldoret as part of efforts to improve skills and service…

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Kenyan Traders Join Global Investors in High-Level DRC Trade Mission

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…

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Runners to Champion Conservation and Community Development as 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon Opens for Entries

From Left Jason Feng Shen, Huawei Kenya – Safaricom Key Account Director, Huawei Kenya, Chantal Migongo-Bake, Tusk’s Chief Conservation Officer, James Maitai – Group Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) at Safaricom PLC, John Kinoti, Lewa’s Chief Programmes and partnerships Officer and Zizwe Awuor, Director of Brand and Marketing at Safaricom PLC. Nairobi, Kenya, March…

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MRM, Crown Paints Partner to Cut Costs for Homeowners in Roofing-to-Finishing Transition

Nairobi, March 24, 2026. –Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has teamed up with Crown Paints Kenya PLC to introduce an offer that aims to ease the financial and logistical challenges of home construction for Kenyans. Under this new plan, homeowners who buy MRM’s Lifestile Stone Coated Roofing tiles worth KSh 550,000 or more will get a…

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Equity Tops Africa’s Banking Brands, Ranked Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand

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…

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