Verto Launches Atlas Suite to Simplify Global Payments, Kenyan Travel-Tech Startup Triply Among Early Adopters

Nairobi, September 10, 2025 – Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched the Atlas Suite, a next-generation suite of embedded finance solutions designed to streamline cross-border payments for fintechs, marketplaces, and digital platforms. The Atlas Suite, built on a single API-first integration, allows businesses to embed fully compliant banking, foreign exchange (FX), and payments infrastructure…

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Co-operative Bank Earns ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification to Strengthen Customer Data Security

Nairobi, Kenya – September 5, 2025 –Co-operative Bank of Kenya has attained the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to safeguarding customer data and reinforcing its compliance with global information security standards. The certification, awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI) during a ceremony at Co-operative Bank House, follows a…

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128 Equity Leadership Program Scholars Secure Admission to Top Global Universities

Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 – The Equity Leadership Program (ELP) has announced that 128 of its scholars from across four countries have secured admission and full scholarships to join 63 global universities across 20 countries. In the 2024/2025 application cycle, 87 students from Kenya, 33 from Rwanda, 4 from Uganda, and 4 from…

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Hounen Sets Up African Base at Tatu City SEZ with Real Estate and Solar Investments

Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025 – Hounen, a multinational real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, has announced major investments totaling over 63,000 square meters at Tatu City, positioning the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as the hub for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which has delivered large-scale developments in China, Indonesia, Cambodia,…

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Absa Bank Kenya Unveils “Play Your Cards Right” Campaign to Accelerate Card Usage

Nairobi, Kenya – September 3, 2025 – Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched a new customer rewards campaign aimed at accelerating card usage and deepening the adoption of cashless transactions across the country. The three-month initiative, dubbed “Play Your Cards Right,” seeks to encourage both existing and new customers to embrace everyday digital payments using…

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Lakeside Escapes and KC Smooth Cocktails Spice Up Weekend Getaways

Naivasha, Kenya – September 8, 2025: With September’s calm weekends offering the perfect backdrop for road trips and impromptu hangouts, Naivasha proved to be the ultimate getaway spot for a group of friends seeking relaxation, laughter, and a taste of local adventure. After wrapping up work early, the friends hit the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, a route…

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Kenyan Innovators Shine at 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards

WAYA Grand Prize Winner, Mathildah Amolloh Nairobi, Kenya – September 5, 2025: Kenyan women agripreneurs emerged among Africa’s leading agribusiness innovators at the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), held during the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The awards, a flagship initiative under AGRA’s VALUE4HER programme, attracted nearly 2,000 applications from…

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Isuzu East Africa Marks 50 Years of Innovation and Growth with Landmark Time Capsule Ceremony

Nairobi, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Isuzu East Africa (Isuzu EA), the region’s leading motor vehicle assembler, has marked a historic milestone its Golden Jubilee celebrating 50 years of delivering reliable transport solutions and powering growth across East Africa. The celebrations, held at Isuzu EA’s Nairobi Assembly Plant, brought together government leaders, global dignitaries, employees,…

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Kenya institute of Supplies Managment (KISM) Backs Rollout of Electronic Procurement System

KISM chairman, Mr. John Karani(center) addressing the press accompanied by KISM Chief executive officer, Mr Kenneth Matiba(left) and council member, Mr. Moses Omondi during the press briefing at KISM towers in Nairobi. By Winnie Atieno  The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) has backed the rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. The Institute…

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