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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…

NEWS·Politics·TECH

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear fight over looming TikTok ban in United States

Facing a looming ban in the United States, TikTok’s fate will be in the hands of the Supreme Court in a case being argued on Friday that pits free speech rights against national security concerns over the widely used short-video app owned by Chinese…

BUSINESS·SPONSORED

1 week ago

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

Capwell Industries Ltd (CIL) will add “Komboka” Rice, a new long-grain aromatic rice variant to its range of consumer products. The rice variety will immediately be available in retail stores and wholesale centers across the country for consumers. CIL Komboka…

Kenyan schoolgirls benefit from Superior Homes Foundation

Superior Homes Foundation continues its impactful journey of empowering girls and supporting menstrual health across Kenya. The Foundation elevated its commitment to this cause with a significant initiative at Liberty Care Centre, where a year’s supply of sanitary pads was…

2 weeks ago

BUSINESS·ENTERPRISE

Software firm reaps from demand for mobile solutions

If there is someone who epitomises sharpness, it is Dennis Makori. At a time when most campus students were praying for employment, Makori decided to focus on innovation. He is glad he did. Now he is reaping the fruits in…

4 weeks ago

TECH

Honda and Nissan plans to merge to form biggest auto maker

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to establish a cooperative partnership to become the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had…

4 weeks ago

BUSINESS·NEWS

Tekeleza: An app that helps ‘chamas’ manage financial records

The concept of merry-go-round, which is about groups whose members make regular financial contributions and alternately receive the entire sum, is a massive success story in Kenya. The only challenge, though, is that the informal nature in which they operate…

1 month ago

ENTERPRISE·TECH

Perks of Bolt’s in-app trips during festive season

Ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers to refrain from engaging in offline trips. This caution is part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and drivers on its platform. Rides…

1 month ago

TECH

Absa relocates, upgrades Migori branch for enhanced customer access

Absa Bank Kenya has moved its Migori branch to a more central location convenient to customers in the town as strategy to be front facing to the customer and to increase its physical footprint. The lender is also giving the branch…

1 month ago

BUSINESS

Let’s prioritize security this festive season

The festive season is here, bringing with it a wave of joy, togetherness, and excitement. Whether you are decorating your home, planning family gatherings, or organizing office parties, there is no denying the special energy in the air. Some of…

1 month ago

OPINION·TECH

Dubai-based hospitality firm adds four new hotels in Ethiopia

A hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, Aleph Hospitality, has added four new hotels in Ethiopia, further solidifying its market leadership in the region. In 2024 alone, Aleph added 13 new hotels to its portfolio and now…

1 month ago

BUSINESS·NEWS

How SportPesa’s ‘Tujiamini’ initiative is changing lives

SportPesa’s Tujiamini Initiative is making waves, emerging as a transformative platform for grassroots talent and community empowerment. From an ambitious cyclist defying odds to a football team leading societal change, the initiative is rewriting the narrative of sports in Kenya—and…

1 month ago

Sanlam Kenya plans a Sh3.25bn rights issue

Listed non-bank financial services firm, Sanlam Kenya Plc, is set to improve its financial position after shareholders approved the Sanlam Kenya Rights Issue through which it seeks to raise a Sh3.25 billion. The company’s shareholders attending an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting…

1 month ago

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

Supreme Court to hear fight over looming TikTok ban in United States

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

Kenyan schoolgirls benefit from Superior Homes Foundation

Software firm reaps from demand for mobile solutions

Honda and Nissan plans to merge to form biggest auto maker

Tekeleza: An app that helps ‘chamas’ manage financial records

Perks of Bolt’s in-app trips during festive season

Absa relocates, upgrades Migori branch for enhanced customer access

Let’s prioritize security this festive season

Dubai-based hospitality firm adds four new hotels in Ethiopia

How SportPesa’s ‘Tujiamini’ initiative is changing lives

Sanlam Kenya plans a Sh3.25bn rights issue

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