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,…
By Wendy Sheilla Absa Bank Kenya has marked a major milestone by celebrating 20 years of Dariba, its Sharia’h-compliant banking service, at an event that also witnessed the launch of the Association for Sharia’h Compliant Services Providers, a body expected to strengthen the growth of Islamic finance in the country. Chief guest Nasra Nanda, Chief…
Nairobi, Kenya, August 20, 2025 – Huawei Kenya, has collaborated with key partners including Hiperdist, KCB Foundation, and Digion/Smatrace Solutions Ltd., to showcase and unveil how digital innovation can transform education, hosting a hands-on Smart Classroom Workshop for representatives from 20 Muslim schools across the country. During the workshop,Huawei introduced educators to the Huawei Smart…
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…
Fighting brutality and impunity (FBI) leader, Patrick Osoi(center), attending a press conference in Nairobi on Monday. He is accompanied by Ex-COP Hiram Kimathi(Right) and Ex- COP Shakur (Left). By Winnie Atieno The Fighting Brutality and Impunity (F.B.I.) Movement has issued a strong call for justice, accountability, and reforms in Kenya. Addressing the press on Monday…
The Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has moved to dispel public speculation over its financial standing, assuring stakeholders of its resilience, continued growth, and commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. Addressing a joint press briefing of the Board of Management and the Board of Trustees on Monday, hospital leadership emphasised that the institution remains financially sound and fully…
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 Mary Njoki, Founder & CEO, Glass House PR Limited As we stand at the cusp of transformative change across Africa’s communications landscape, today’s public relations (PR) industry finds itself both challenged and empowered in equal measure. At Glass House PR, earlier this year, on February 24, 2025, we unveiled “The Glass House PR Report: State of…
Eng. Shammah Kiteme and Eng. Annette Ingaiza at IEK Engineers Golf Day 2025 The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) hosted its inaugural Engineers Golf Day at the Ruiru Sports Club, drawing hundreds of engineers for a unique event that blended sport, networking, and mentorship. The tournament’s central goal was to raise funds to support…
The School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University, one of China’s leading institutions in media and communication studies, has partnered with Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city builder, to establish a Research and Teaching Base for Global South Communication at Tatu City. The new base is designed to deepen China-Africa cooperation through academic research, teaching…
