NCBA’s Steven Ochieng with Kenyan Athletics Legend Kipchoge Keino in the United Kingdom. NCBA Bank has stepped up efforts to help Kenyans living abroad turn money sent home into long-term investments, wealth and financial security. The bank deepened its engagement with Kenyans living and working in the United Kingdom following a multi-city diaspora tour that…
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…
Britam General Insurance has deepened its push into Kenya’s professional services market through a partnership with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) that will provide more than 40,000 accountants with tailored insurance products. The agreement gives ICPAK members access to medical insurance, professional indemnity cover, motor insurance and home insurance, as the…
Tareq-Mumood-Visa-Regional-President-for-CEMEA Visa Inc. has unveiled new digital payment solutions aimed at transforming smartphones into powerful payment tools for small businesses, as the global financial services giant moves to simplify how merchants accept and send money in emerging markets. Â Visa introduced new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct, innovations designed to help micro sellers, informal…
Qatar Airways has announced a significant expansion of its African network, strengthening travel links across the continent through the resumption of routes, increased flight frequencies, and the launch of a new destination. The move, scheduled to begin in mid-2026, reflects the airline’s continued strategy of enhancing international connectivity while responding to rising passenger demand and…
Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…
Visa has unveiled six new and enhanced dispute resolution services aimed at helping merchants, issuers and acquirers reduce fraud-related losses, cut operational costs and improve customer experience through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced payment technologies. Announced in Nairobi on May 4, 2026, the new solutions are part of Visa’s broader strategy to modernize…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged Kenyans to exercise restraint and uphold peace during planned demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel, even as concerns over the high cost of living persist. In a statement issued Monday, KAM acknowledged public discontent following the recent fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum…
Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira presents a KES. 2 million cheque reward to pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu and his caddie Bo Ciera following his remarkable performance at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa in February. Nairobi, Kenya March 25, 2026 – Kenya’s top professional golfer, Njoroge Kibugu, has…
Nairobi, Kenya, March 30, 2026 – Family Bank Group Profit After Tax has surged by 55.4% from KES 3.5 billion to KES 5.4 billion for the financial year ended 2025, while Profit Before Tax grew by 61.6% to KES 6.3 billion. The growth in performance was primarily driven by growth in interest-earning assets and improved…
