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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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NBK Records 178% Growth in Pre- Tax Profit as Turnaround Gains Momentum in FY 2025

National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting significant growth in profitability, strengthened capital position, and improved asset quality following its integration into the Access Group. Profit before Tax rose sharply to KShs 2.91 billion, up…

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Nairobi Hospital Board Defends Stability, Dismisses Financial Claims Amid Governance Dispute

Nairobi, March 20, 2026 — The Kenya Hospital Association has moved to reassure the public over the stability of The Nairobi Hospital, dismissing claims of financial loss and institutional collapse while acknowledging ongoing governance challenges. Speaking during a press briefing at the hospital, Board of Management Chairman Dr. Barley Onyambu said the briefing was convened…

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Kenya’s Young Innovators Shine as CFAO Mobility Sees 2,153 Entries in 19th Toyota Dream Car Contest

 The Toyota Dream car art contest winners with Joshua Anya Deputy Managing Director CFAO Mobility Kenya and Ferdinand Omanyala Toyota Brand ambassador. Nairobi Kenya, Thursday 26th February 2026- CFAO Mobility Kenya crowned the winners of the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest in a ceremony held at the CFAO Mobility Head Office on Uhuru Highway,…

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New Integrated Energy Plan Aims to Streamline Power Planning and Boost Sustainability

Kenya has moved to streamline how it plans, invests in, and delivers energy services following the implementation of the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, a policy framework designed to unify national and county energy planning while strengthening transparency and long-term energy security. The regulations signal a major shift away from fragmented decision-making toward…

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Luxury Whisky Brand Marks Lunar New Year with Couture-Inspired Limited Edition

Nairobi, February 20, 2026 — Johnnie Walker has unveiled a limited-edition design of its flagship blend to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse, partnering with acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun on the exclusive release. The collaboration brings together whisky craftsmanship and high fashion, with Wun  a Hong…

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TNH Secures ISO Certifications in Environmental and Workplace Safety Standards

Nairobi, February 19, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital ( TNH) has earned two globally recognized certifications in environmental management and workplace safety, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-quality healthcare delivery. The hospital was awarded the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) recertification for the sixth consecutive cycle and, for the first time, the ISO 45001:2018…

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Makini Schools Backs CBE Rollout, Urges Stronger Public–Private Partnerships in Education

From Right – Left: Executive Head of CBE Wilson Mwangi, Regional Managing Director Horace Mpanza, and General Manager Godfrey Odhiambo during a press briefing at Makini Schools. Nairobi, Kenya — Makini Schools has expressed strong support for Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, terming it a progressive reform that shifts learning from memorization…

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Ziidi Trader Launches on M-PESA, Opening NSE Share Trading to Millions of Kenyans

Investors can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through their M-PESA wallets following the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new mobile-based trading platform unveiled by Safaricom in partnership with the NSE. The platform allows users to access the stock market seamlessly from the M-PESA app, marking a major milestone in…

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