Equity Group Foundation (EGF) leadership led by Board Members, Dr. Ruth Kagia (2nd Left) and Amb. Macharia Kamau (3rd Left), Director EGF Operations, Dr. Joanne Korir (Left), Equity Group Leadership led by Group Chief Operating Officer, Samwel Kirubi (Centre) and other key guests during the 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress held Alliance Girls High…
Nairobi, August 20, 2025 – Absa Bank Kenya PLC has unveiled La Riba Sultanah, the country’s first Shariah-compliant bank account tailored specifically for women entrepreneurs, marking a major step in advancing financial inclusion and ethical banking. The account, launched during the 2025 Absa Annual Islamic Conference in Nairobi, seeks to empower women with financial independence,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19, 2025 – Family Bank Group has reported a 38.7 percent rise in profit after tax for the first half of 2025, posting KES 2.2 billion compared to KES 1.6 billion in the same period last year. The growth was driven by robust revenue streams, prudent cost controls, and a strong balance…
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched its ‘Tech For Her’ Program, targeting young women aged 18-40 years across Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda to equip them with high-demand digital skills, including Linux Administration, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics and prepare them to seek tech-related job opportunities across the world. The five-week…
By Winnie Atieno Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya has launched the “Funua Flava Under the Crown” promotion, a nationwide campaign that will see consumers win daily and weekly cash prizes, including KES 1 million every week. The three-month promotion, running from August 15 to November 15, will reward winners with airtime, data bundles, and…
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a landmark strategic infrastructure-sharing agreement in key African markets Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a move set to significantly enhance digital inclusion across the continent. The partnership is subject to regulatory approvals in each market. The collaboration will initially focus on sharing…
Qatar Airways has unveiled its expanded winter 2025 schedule, boosting frequencies to more than 15 destinations worldwide. The move caters to rising passenger demand and further strengthens the airline’s position as a global leader in connectivity through its Doha hub at Hamad International Airport, recently named the Best Airport in the Middle East. Crowned the…
The rapid economic growth of Ruaka in Kiambu County and Nyali in Mombasa has spurred Equity Bank to expand its footprint, relocating two of its branches to larger, more strategic premises. In Ruaka, the branch has moved from Landmark Plaza to Minstan Towers along Limuru Road, placing it at the heart of the bustling peri-urban…
Absa Bank Kenya Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari, UN Global Compact Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino, Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed, UN Women Kenya Representative Antonia N’gabala and Absa Bank Kenya Chair Charles Muchene during the launch of the 2024 sustainability and climate report where the bank unveiled Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up…
Cabinet Secretary for MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya,PS Susan Mang’eni with other stakeholders pose for a photo during the unveiling of National Organising Committee for the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Exhibition and Trade Fair photo:/Dan Kamau -KNA The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) today officially launched the National Organising Committee for the…
