The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical, fair, and effective criminal prosecutions through a dedicated training on the Decision to Charge Guidelines, 2019 aimed at standardizing and professionalizing prosecutorial decision-making across Kenya’s criminal justice system. Held in Nairobi, the session brought together prosecution counsel from the region,…
The government has officially announced the resumption of the long-delayed National Youth Council (NYC) elections, a critical step towards strengthening youth representation and participation in national development and governance. Speaking at a press briefing, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Fikirini Jacobs, confirmed that preparations are underway…
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch the globally acclaimed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program in Kenya. The initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs with practical business education and unlock their potential to contribute to inclusive economic growth. The program, developed by Goldman Sachs…
Kenya Cane, one of Kenya’s most iconic spirits and a proud symbol of “The True Kenyan Spirit”, is set to unveil its latest innovation Kenya Cane Lemon & Ginger at a vibrant consumer launch this Saturday at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika. Scheduled to kick off at 2:00 pm and run into the night,…
Johannesburg, South Africa – 23 July 2025 — In a renewed strategic move aimed at transforming Africa’s financial landscape, Absa Group and Visa have extended their longstanding partnership to foster inclusive, secure, and digitally driven payment ecosystems across the continent. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held in Johannesburg, reaffirming the two companies’…
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…
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa has unveiled three new credit products aimed at strengthening access to finance for Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The new offerings Taasi Pochi, Fuliza Biashara, and Taasi Till Loan are designed to ease liquidity constraints faced by traders and business owners, offering loans of up to KSh 400,000 with…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 27, 2025 – Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) will maintain a KES 48.08 billion dividend payout for the third consecutive year, following shareholder approval during its 17th Annual General Meeting. Investors endorsed a final dividend of KES 0.65 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, bringing the total annual payout…
Airtel Africa PLC Group revenue in reported currency increased by 22.4% to $1,415m, with constant currency growth of 24.9% for the quarter ended 30th June 2025. The performance is attributed to strong operating and financial performance reflecting effective execution of strategy and consistent demand across the African market. The East Africa revenue grew by 17.6%…
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…
