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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…

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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…

BUSINESS·ENTERPRISE

2 weeks ago

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…

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

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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

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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

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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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Bolt bullish on grocery delivery

A mobility platform, Bolt, has launched “Bolt Market” to meet grocery delivery demand while making everyday shopping more convenient. The company says the move is part of its strategy to expand services, grow its market share, and establish itself as…

1 month ago

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KRA records 4.3 per cent growth in revenue as collection inches up Sh1trn

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has hit the one trillion mark after collecting Sh1.005 trillion as of November 30, 2024, reflecting an upward trajectory in revenue collection, compared to previous financial year (2023/2024), when the agency achieved the same milestone on December 7,…

1 month ago

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Top banks get a lift from end of year awards

As the year comes to an end, financial industry experts are naming their best performers across the banking sector with top banks scooping most of the awards on consolidating best talent in the industry. The tough economic environment has sparked…

2 months ago

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Carrefour opens business school in Kenya

Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in Kenya, has taken a deliberate step to nurture the next generation of retailers by opening its first business school in Nairobi. Located at Two Rivers Mall, this initiative is set to upskill…

2 months ago

BUSINESS

Premier Bank, Mastercard jointly launch Shari’ah compliant solutions

Premier Bank has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a collection of Shari’ah-compliant debit, credit, and prepaid cards. The fresh Premier and Mastercard suite will offer features including contactless payments and global acceptance, while also ensuring that all customers can access…

2 months ago

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

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

Kenyan schoolgirls benefit from Superior Homes Foundation

Honda and Nissan plans to merge to form biggest auto maker

Absa relocates, upgrades Migori branch for enhanced customer access

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

Bolt bullish on grocery delivery

KRA records 4.3 per cent growth in revenue as collection inches up Sh1trn

Top banks get a lift from end of year awards

Carrefour opens business school in Kenya

Premier Bank, Mastercard jointly launch Shari’ah compliant solutions

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