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2 weeks ago

Absa, International Trade Centre to give women entrepreneurs access to financing

In the framework of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, which is funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development, the International Trade Centre is collaborating with Absa Bank Kenya, the host institution of the SheTrades Kenya Hub, to launch the Access to…

OPINION·TECH

1 week ago

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Teachers in the Future?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, one of the most debated topics in the realm of education is whether AI will replace teachers in the future. With the rapid development of technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing,…

NEWS

3 weeks ago

CMC Motors shuts down operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

CMC Motors Group is shutting down its operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, ending its four decades of business in the region thanks to sharp economic pressures. The company, acquired by Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group in 2014, attributes the decision to…

Sustainable finance framework unveiled as banks shine in sustainability

When Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), in collaboration with IFC and WWF Kenya launched the revamped Sustainable Finance Guiding Principles and the Landscape of Sustainable Finance in Kenya’s Banking Industry Report on November 20, many thought it was a marketing gimmick.…

3 months ago

NEWS

Absa opens branch at Kamakis in Ruiru to target emerging growth areas

Absa Bank Kenya, in its quest to extend reach, has opened a new branch in Kamakis, Kiambu County, strategically positioning itself to serve the banking needs of the emerging town and its surrounding communities. The new branch is a vital…

3 months ago

NEWS

Rethinking digital transformation in banking and finance sectors

BY STELLA SITUMA Kenya has become a digital powerhouse, and its banking and finance sector is a clear leader in this innovation. Financial institutions, particularly banks, are evolving rapidly, driven by technology and changing consumer expectations. Yet, this transformation brings…

3 months ago

OPINION

PZ Cussons vying for Kenya’s billion shilling skincare market

PZ Cussons East Africa has launched a Sh100 million transformation program aimed at the growing luxury skincare industry. Speaking during the announcement of its latest Venus strategy for the skincare category, PZ Cussons’ Managing Director Sekar Ramamoorthy said the initiative…

3 months ago

BUSINESS

Gadget-Free Zones: Good for family connection, keeping mental well-being in check

By William Mwangi For the next two months, Kenya’s public and private school students—whether navigating the twists and turns of the new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) or enduring the 8-4-4 system—are at home while the Form Fours tackle the Kenya…

3 months ago

Why you should buy the idea of setting up a family trust

A family trust is a powerful tool for organizing and distributing your assets in a way that aligns with your long-term goals and ensures that your wishes are followed at any stage of your lifetime and after the unfortunate event…

3 months ago

Kisumu to host continental investment conference

Kisumu City will host the 4th Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference from November 25 to 27, according to a statement issued by Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The Bank said Tuesday, November 19, the conference aims to serve as a platform…

3 months ago

NEWS

What next for the lung cancer treatment?

AstraZeneca, in cooperation with the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), has introduced a molecular testing platform to enhance lung cancer diagnostics to help lower cost of cancer treatment. The agreement, under AstraZeneca’s Cancer Care Africa (CCA) initiative, will strengthen…

3 months ago

NEWS

Equity Bank lowers its lending rate to promote economic growth

Equity Bank Kenya in a push to further financial inclusion and economic growth, has revised its interest rates from 17.83 per cent to 17.39 per cent thanks to the recent move by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to cut the…

3 months ago

BUSINESS

Government to release Sh2.5b to clear NHIF debts

The government will release an additional Sh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), President William Ruto has said. This is on top of the Sh5…

3 months ago

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Business Barometer

Absa, International Trade Centre to give women entrepreneurs access to financing

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Teachers in the Future?

CMC Motors shuts down operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Sustainable finance framework unveiled as banks shine in sustainability

Absa opens branch at Kamakis in Ruiru to target emerging growth areas

Rethinking digital transformation in banking and finance sectors

PZ Cussons vying for Kenya’s billion shilling skincare market

Gadget-Free Zones: Good for family connection, keeping mental well-being in check

Why you should buy the idea of setting up a family trust

Kisumu to host continental investment conference

What next for the lung cancer treatment?

Equity Bank lowers its lending rate to promote economic growth

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