Head of Forensics, Fraud and Physical Security at Absa Bank Kenya PLC,George Maracha By George Maracha Kenya’s fast-growing digital economy is facing an alarming spike in cyber fraud, with artificial intelligence (AI) now fueling a new wave of scams targeting individuals, families, and financial institutions. From AI-generated impersonation to sophisticated phishing techniques, fraudsters are increasingly…
By Timothy Ndemwa As East Africa’s financial sector accelerates toward global standards, the role of custody and securities services is gaining unprecedented attention as a core driver of investor confidence and economic expansion. Long perceived as back-office operations, custodial services are now emerging as vital components of financial infrastructure, especially in light of Kenya’s rapidly…
INTRODUCTIONÂ Project Red Lipstick Executive Summary This memorandum outlines the “Project Red Lipstick” initiative, a comprehensive social campaign designed to address the escalating crisis of femicide in Kenya. Developed by Ogilvy Africa and WPP Scangroup, this multi-faceted initiative aims to raise public awareness, challenge harmful societal narratives, advocate for the legal recognition of femicide as…
