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3 months 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…

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4 months 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…

TECH

3 months ago

Will Africa AI Council propel continental competitiveness in the future?

Africa AI Council has been established by Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries representing over 1 billion people, to position Africa as a leader in the global artificial intelligence (AI) space. The Council, comprising of stakeholders from government,…

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…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

COP29: Uganda Development Bank hosts ‘high-level meeting’ on climate finance

The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to foster partnerships aimed at mitigating climate change in Africa and integrating climate considerations into…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Lessons from business forum to empower SMEs in Rift Valley

Entrepreneurs, industry experts, business owners and key stakeholders in Eldoret have received a major boost after Absa Bank Kenya hosted them for a business club forum aimed at building resilience in uncertain times. The forum concluded the week’s activities across…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Absa awards first millionaire in its ‘Change Your Story’ campaign

Absa Bank Kenya has awarded the first winner in the Change Your Story card campaign that kicked off in mid-September and is set to end on 31st December 2024. The campaign aims to inspire consumers to embrace digital channels and card…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Absa empowers 200 business leaders in Western region

A total of 200 business leaders in Kisumu were hosted on Monday, November 11, by Absa Bank Kenya for a Business Club Forum as part of the lender’s Western Kenya Caravan that will significantly impact Small and Media Enterprises (SMEs)…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Family Bank picks Lazarus Muema as new chairman

Family Bank has named Lazarus Muema, a non-executive director for the last seven years, as the new chairman of the board of directors. Mr Muema, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in accounting from the University of Nairobi and…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Why Trump’s stock market victory rally might not last long

The Dow closed 1,500 points higher on Wednesday, boosted by Donald Trump’s presidential election win and a possible Republican-controlled Congress, signaling strong market optimism. Alongside the stock rally, U.S. Treasury yields also increased, raising concerns among some analysts about market stability…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

Importers, travelers to declare mobile device IMEI numbers starting next year

Passengers entering Kenya starting January 1, 2025, will be required to declare and register their mobile devices’ International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers at the port of entry as Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) seeks to improve monitoring of imported devices…

6 months ago

TECH

US supports small businesses in Kenya with Sh667 million

The British High Commission Nairobi will support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya with a Sh 667 million fund ($5.2 million) in another example of the UK being a long-term partner providing investment solutions that deliver growth and…

6 months ago

BUSINESS

VFS Global to provide UK visa services in Kenya

An outsourcing and tech company, VFS Global, has been awarded a contract to provide UK visa services to residents of Kenya travelling to the UK. Effective 22 October 2024, customers applying for a UK visa will be directed to VFS…

6 months ago

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TECH - Page 8

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

Capwell adds locally grown rice to its range of products

Will Africa AI Council propel continental competitiveness in the future?

Equity Bank lowers its lending rate to promote economic growth

COP29: Uganda Development Bank hosts ‘high-level meeting’ on climate finance

Lessons from business forum to empower SMEs in Rift Valley

Absa awards first millionaire in its ‘Change Your Story’ campaign

Absa empowers 200 business leaders in Western region

Family Bank picks Lazarus Muema as new chairman

Why Trump’s stock market victory rally might not last long

Importers, travelers to declare mobile device IMEI numbers starting next year

US supports small businesses in Kenya with Sh667 million

VFS Global to provide UK visa services in Kenya

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