News
PLP and Safaricom Graduate 300 Youth to Boost Kenya’s Digital Talent Pipeline: Industry Demand is considered to be spread across all 47 counties! The Power Learn Project (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a 16-week software development program, part of an effort to drive
News
Preparations are complete for the 2025 Rhino Charge, scheduled to take place at Saimo Soi in Baringo North. The event, now in its 36th edition, has drawn 64 participating vehicles, with teams set to navigate rugged terrain in support of conservation efforts. Among this year’s participants is the EV
News
As more Kenyans hold money digitally rather than in bank accounts, a new tool is emerging to help them do more with what they already have. Ziidi, a mobile-based savings and investment platform by Safaricom, is looking to shift idle funds from mobile wallets into money market investments, starting with
News
Safaricom has unveiled a suite of revamped credit offerings aimed at improving access to affordable financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya. The new products Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi are designed to address persistent credit gaps in the MSME sector by leveraging Safaricom’s
Reports & Analysis
In 2024, Co-operative Bank subsidiaries delivered impressive financial results. The bank released these figures this month. They show profit-before-tax gains across its four main subsidiaries. This success highlights the group’s strength and growth. Kingdom Bank Limited serves micro, small, and medium businesses. It earned a profit before tax of
News
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued an update on the successful adaptation of the 17 mountain bongos recently repatriated from Palm Beach County, Florida, to their newly established sanctuary on the northeastern slopes of Mount Kenya. The 17 bongos, which were safely transported to Kenya in late February, have
News
The 72nd edition of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally came to an electrifying close at Hell’s Gate National Park on Sunday, cementing Kenya’s status as a premier global destination for sports tourism. The event drew thousands of fans, dignitaries, and competitors from around the world, all
News
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has signed a new service charter aimed at improving efficiency and customer experience at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This initiative brings together key government agencies and service providers operating at the airport. Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, played a central role
News
On the evening of 14th March, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Rebecca Miano, attended the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, marking an important moment for enhancing Kenya-Ireland relations in the tourism sector. CS Miano expressed the value Kenya places on learning from Ireland's successful tourism strategies. "
News
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Global Compact Network Kenya, and UN Women, marked International Women’s Day 2025 by joining over 100 stock exchanges globally for the annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event. This initiative calls attention to the critical
News
The High Court of Kenya rules in favor of Co-operative Bank of Kenya, confirming that the bank acted lawfully when it reversed Ksh10 million ($77,519.37) deposited into a client’s account without proper documentation. This decision reinforces Kenya’s anti-money laundering laws and highlights the need for financial
World Business
The banking sector in Kenya continues to show resilience, with major players like Co-op Bank Group and Absa Bank reporting impressive profit growth. Co-op Bank Group net earnings rose by 9.8% to Sh25.5 billion in 2024, driven by increased customer deposits. Deposits jumped 12.1% to Sh506.1