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Kenya has become the first African market to introduce Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) technology, transforming the traditional caller waiting experience by integrating short-form videos that allow users to personalise the moments before calls are answered, a development driven by Safaricom in partnership with Huawei. The service, branded as VybCall,
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A targeted KSh 110 million financing package is facilitating the construction of Seven Oaks School, a British-curriculum institution positioned as the educational anchor for the mixed-use Brookview Membley development in Ruiru, a fast-growing suburban market. The funding is provided by Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which structured the support to align
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A fresh wave of venture activity gathered pace this week as ten early-stage companies moved into an intensive growth pipeline under the Spark Accelerator, with organisers steering capital, technical expertise, and distribution capacity toward sectors that shape Africa’s digital economy and carry growing influence over employment, financial access, and
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The Maralal International Camel Derby returned for its 32nd edition in Samburu County, drawing thousands of visitors and reaffirming its place as one of Kenya’s most distinctive cultural and sporting events. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano joined Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit at the festival, which brought together
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Kenyans will gain free access to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)–managed parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27, as part of this year’s United Nations World Tourism Day celebrations. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the initiative is designed to reconnect citizens with the country’
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Kenya’s tourism sector recorded its strongest performance in history in 2024, with international arrivals climbing to 2.4 million and revenues reaching Ksh 452 billion, a recovery that signals renewed confidence in one of the country’s largest foreign exchange earners. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the results
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The 22nd annual Naivasha Horticultural Fair concluded on 20 September 2025, drawing farmers, agripreneurs, and industry players to explore innovations in horticulture, floriculture, and crop production. Co-operative Bank of Kenya played a central role in hosting the fair, providing a platform for exhibitors and attendees to connect with technological solutions,
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The Global SME Finance Forum 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, recognized institutions delivering innovative solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises across the continent. Co-operative Bank of Kenya was among the awardees, acknowledged for its business banking initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, market access, and financing options for SMEs. Representatives
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False investment claims circulating on social media have prompted fresh warnings to Kenyan consumers, as fraudsters impersonate M-Pesa and Safaricom brands to lure users with promises of extraordinary returns. Safaricom has alerted the public to a surge of fake advertisements and messages that misuse its corporate identity, urging customers to
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The country’s most widely used mobile money service is entering a new phase of technological transformation with the rollout of Fintech 2.0, a next-generation core system designed to handle surging transaction volumes, reduce downtime, and prepare for advanced artificial intelligence integration. Safaricom, which operates M-PESA across Kenya and
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A promotion lowering the cost of international money transfers is now available for customers sending funds to the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Co-operative Bank Kenya is running the offer in partnership with MoneyGram, valid at all branches until 31st October 2025. The reduced foreign exchange
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The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars boys’ team concluded a week-long elite football camp in Spain with a commanding 4-2 win over host club SD Huesca U20, capping a program aimed at elevating grassroots talent to professional standards. Safaricom, through its Chapa Dimba initiative, flew a 24-player squad of boys and