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 a competition among bankers for top talent to drive growth through innovative new and bold […]
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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 over 1,500 employees annually and aims to cultivate the next generation of retail leaders in […]
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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 comprehensive financial services that align with their values and lifestyles. “We are excited to embark […]
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On the evening of November 27, the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony and Annual Exhibition took place at Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Art Centre. The event was well attended by photographers, media, prize winners, different types of artistic creators, and fans keen on witnessing the announcement of the competition’s winning works. Since 2017, mobile […]
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Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, has added Anantara Stanley and Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel to its portfolio in Africa. A debut for both Minor Hotels and Anantara Hotels and […]
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Family Bank has empowered communities, fostered economic growth and championed financial inclusion in Kenya for forty years, helped by pioneering mobile banking services and providing accessible loans to individuals, Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Businesses (MSMES), and smallholder farmers. Established as a building society in 1984, the lender opened its doors with a vision to empower […]
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The Nairobi Expressway has posted a loss of Sh1.2 billion between July 2023 and June 30, 2024, despite an increase in traffic and higher toll fees. Latest data from the Treasury shows the expressway generated revenue valued at Sh4.6 billion for the period under review, compared to the operational costs totalling Sh.5.8 billion. As the […]
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At just 20 years old, Chi Guangyao made a bold decision to abandon the guaranteed path of graduate school, despite having a perfect 4.0 GPA. Instead, he ventured into the world of AI startups, driven by the belief that artificial intelligence would redefine how we work and create. His journey began during college with an […]
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The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. He said not only will innovation scale up investments, but also position Kenya as a global innovation hub, while supporting start-up businesses and empowering the youth. He added that the goal is […]
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Future Construkt Investment Managers Ltd, subsidiary of a Mauritius-based asset management firm, Future Construkt Africa LLC, has been granted the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager License by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya to mobilize institutional capital and implement its Kenya-focused real estate investment strategy. Future Construkt will center on the development of […]
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