Airtel Kenya is ramping up efforts to grow its Airtel Money service by leveraging the extensive networks of microfinance and commercial banks across the country. The telco announced on Thursday …
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EABL’s Tender Offer for Uganda Breweries Shares Falls Short, Secures Just 7.9% of Target
by Editorby EditorEast African Breweries Limited (EABL) has concluded its tender offer to buy out minority shareholders in Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), securing only a small fraction of its intended target. The …
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Precious Metals and Stones Dealers Face Trade Ban as Kenya Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Measures
by Editorby EditorHundreds of traders in Kenya’s booming precious metals and stones sector risk losing their trading licenses starting next week unless they register with the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), a government …
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Jubilee Holdings Profit Soars 82.5%, Dividend Raised to Record High
by Editorby EditorJubilee Holdings has reported a sharp 82.5% rise in net profit to Sh4.72 billion for the year ended December 2024, driven by strong insurance growth and a rebound in investment …
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Judge Dismisses Tatu City’s Ksh10 Million Claim Against Home Bridge
by Editorby EditorTatu City has suffered a significant legal defeat after a court ruling blocked its attempt to claim Ksh10 million from Home Bridge Ltd in a dispute over service charges. The …
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Kenya’s banking sector, which has experienced consistent growth over the past two decades, faced a rare setback in 2024 as listed banks recorded their first decline in asset value. The …
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Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, has outlined how the country could leverage the newly introduced 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States. …
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KCB Group Overtakes Safaricom as Kenya’s Most Profitable Corporate Entity
by Editorby EditorIn a significant financial shift, KCB Group has emerged as Kenya’s most profitable corporate group, surpassing Safaricom with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KSh 61.8 billion in 2024. This …
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Bupa Global Medical Insurer Expands into Africa with New Office in Nairobi
by Editorby EditorBritish private medical insurer Bupa Global has officially entered the African market with the opening of its first regional office in Nairobi, Kenya. This move marks a significant milestone in …
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Rwanda Hosts Pioneering Global AI Summit on Africa’s Future
by Editorby EditorThe highly anticipated Global AI Summit on Africa officially kicked off today at the Kigali Convention Center (KCC), marking the first high-level gathering dedicated to exploring the continent’s role in …