China’s trade with Kenya continued its upward trajectory in December 2024, with exports reaching $904 million and imports standing at $20.5 million, resulting in a trade surplus of $884 million in favor of China. Year-over-year, China’s exports to Kenya rose by 18.1percent, an increase of $139 million, while imports from Kenya surged by 62.8percent, growing…
As the world prepares to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Absa Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by bringing together women in business and its employees to celebrate the strides made toward gender equality in the workplace. Themed #AccelerateAction, the event provided a platform for the bank to…
Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, operates a combine harvester during a field visit to Agri All Africa rice Farm. Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with South Africa’s Agri All Africa in a large-scale rice farming initiative aimed at enhancing food security and reducing the country’s reliance on rice imports. The project, launched…
Mwihaki Wachira as Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Absa Bank Kenya has reinforced its commitment to diversity and inclusion by appointing four female directors to key leadership positions, a move that advances gender representation in senior management to over 47%. Absa Bank Kenya Plc, a part of pan-African leading lender Absa Group, is listed…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized over 500 counterfeit brake pads valued at Kshs 937,500 in a crackdown at Impala Downtown HQ Ltd in Baba Dogo, Nairobi. Acting on a public tip-off, ACA inspectors raided the premises and discovered the illicit goods, which were falsely branded to mimic a leading trademark in the motor vehicle…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday visited the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, commending the agency for its role in enhancing national security. Murkomen highlighted the progress made by the DCI in crime investigations, particularly in tackling high-profile crimes such as terrorism and narcotics. During his visit, Murkomen…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with key enforcement agencies, has seized 19,000 counterfeit fertilizer bags in a major raid in Nairobi’s Kariokor area. The crackdown follows complaints from legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and trademark owners about the influx of fake agricultural inputs in the market. The operation comes at a crucial time as farmers prepare…
Absa Bank Kenya has launched an enhanced Prestige Banking offering, a financial proposition designed for salaried professionals and entrepreneurs. The enhanced offering aims to bridge a key gap in banking by providing solutions that support individual financial growth, wellbeing, and investment aspirations. The launch, held on the sidelines of the 2025 Magical Kenya Open Presented…
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has been named the Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa Conference 2025, reinforcing its industry leadership and dedication to excellence in cargo operations across the continent. The prestigious award, determined through an extensive online voting process by readers of STAT Trade Times,…
The Kenyan economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, navigating both domestic and external shocks to maintain steady growth. This was highlighted by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who affirmed that the economy’s diversified structure and deliberate government policies have played a critical role in its stability. speaking on Thursday during a press briefing on the outline…
