At the just concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that Kenya’s ability to accelerate economic development and attract tangible investment hinges on how effectively the country can coordinate, structure, and deploy capital. Speaking during the “Financing Ecosystem” side event, the MD and CEO of Absa Bank…
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, September 1, 2025 – As the back-to-school season kicks off, many households are grappling with the financial strain of meeting educational expenses. From school uniforms and textbooks to tuition fees, the costs can quickly overwhelm family budgets. To bridge this gap, banks are stepping in as critical partners, offering financial solutions that ensure…
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,…
At least 100 Bolt drivers in Mombasa have benefitted from a financial literacy training organized by Bolt in collaboration with Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting financial stability and independence among drivers on the platform. The training, part of a nationwide financial literacy initiative, focused on equipping drivers with essential money management skills, including budgeting,…
