BUSINESS

More than 500 leading financiers, policymakers, infrastructure investors, and innovators will gather in Nairobi this December for the Africa Investment Conference 2025 (AfIC) 2025. Scheduled for December 10–11, 2025, the conference is hosted by CFA Society East Africa, in partnership with CFA Institute and CFA Societies across Africa; CFA Society South Africa, CFA Society Nigeria, CFA Society Egypt, CFA Society…

CorporateConnections, an exclusive global business networking forum, has officially been launched in Kenya, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s business community. As economies around the world become increasingly interconnected, the role of unified and visionary business leadership has never been more critical. The platform, which currently operates in 33 countries across the world, is designed specifically for business leaders…

Five lucky Carrefour shoppers have each won Ksh 100,000 in school fees in the recently concluded Carrefour Brand Festival Promotion, a partnership between Blue Band and Carrefour designed to reward loyal customers and promote family nutrition. The winners, Joseph Irungu, Teresia Njoki, Christopher Njoroge, and John Kinyingi, received their prizes during an award ceremony attended by Pheodor Njoroge, Head of…

Equity Bank Kenya Limited (EBKL) has partnered with Inchcape Kenya Limited, the newly appointed sole dealer for New Holland tractors and agricultural equipment in Kenya. This collaboration introduces a financing scheme designed to make tractor ownership more accessible and affordable for Kenyan farmers, marking a significant step toward modernizing agriculture and enhancing productivity through mechanization. The partnership offers affordable financing…

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Equity Bank have joined hands to promote financial literacy and improve Kenya’s saving culture. This initiative will include training for newly recruited teachers, equipping them with the skills to manage their incomes effectively and instill saving habits in students from an early age. Speaking at the TSC head office in Upperhill, Nairobi, TSC Chairman…

Equity Group Holdings Plc is redefining how insurance is delivered in Kenya, bringing together life, health, and general insurance under one roof as part of its mission to offer holistic financial solutions for all. This transformation is anchored in Equity’s growth and diversification strategy, with its insurance arm, particularly through Equity Life Assurance Kenya (ELAK), demonstrating strong performance, innovation, and…

New Zealand Olympians Hamish Legarth (Paris 2024, Sprint Kayaking) and Nicole Shields (Paris 2024 – Silver, Track Cycling) made a stop at Tatu City during their 4,500km cycling tour across East Africa to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief, a global nonprofit improving access to education, healthcare, and livelihoods through bicycles. Hamish and Nicole were joined by Nova Pioneer School…

Express Kitchen Ltd, the powerhouse behind Chicken Cottage and Papa John’s Pizza, has launched its 8th Chicken Cottage branch in Kasarani, Nairobi. This marks the 16th store in the Express Kitchen family, reinforcing its commitment to serving Kenya’s fast-growing urban population with high-quality, culturally relevant cuisine. Strategically partnered with Hass Petroleum, the new Kasarani outlet aims to serve over 800,000 residents, with a special focus on families, the youth, young professionals seeking flavorful, affordable…

Co-operative Bank, in collaboration with Optiven Limited and Everstrong Maskani LLP, has unveiled a strategic partnership that integrates land acquisition, construction, and financing into one seamless housing solution for customers. This innovative collaboration aims to address the common challenges faced by Kenyans who build their homes incrementally—a process often plagued by delays, stalled construction, and substandard workmanship due to fragmented…

Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking at a media briefing in Nairobi this week, the two organizations praised the progress made through the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Bill while urging policymakers to adopt a tax framework that supports the sector’s sustainable growth The joint press…

 Golden Africa Kenya Ltd (GAKL), a leading player in East Africa’s edible oil and personal care sector hosted a high-level delegation from Malaysia this week, spotlighting its industrial capabilities, sustainable practices, and strong bilateral ties with Malaysia. The delegation, led by YB Datuk Seri Haji Johari Abdul Ghani, Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation and Commodities, included top officials from the Malaysian Palm Oil…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to pay for a product or service, simply because the seller is only accepting cash and all the money you have is either in your mobile money wallet or bank? With the popularity of digital money in Kenya, it is not uncommon to hear someone say, “I can’t…

Absa Group has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit set to take place between 7-8 May 2025 in Nairobi. The event will convene key sector players across the region to explore topics like sustainable financing, affordable housing and urban housing in a rapidly evolving real estate market. During the conference, Absa Group…

Last week, as I sat at a restaurant enjoying my meal, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation at the next table. A middle-aged couple was discussing their Easter holiday plans. The woman enthusiastically suggested a trip to Mt. Kenya or, if their budget allowed, her personal favorite destination, Zanzibar. Her partner chuckled and teased, “You always have a new…

20X Entrepreneur brought its transformative initiative, ‘Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities’ to Meru County to address the high rate of unemployment in the county, through training and empowering local artisans, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in Kenya’s Jua Kali sector with job opportunities. This is in line with 20X Entrepreneur’s goal to bridge the gap between Kenya’s informal sector and the government’s Affordable…

Equity Bancassurance: In this continuously growing world, financial institutions are evolving to offer more than just traditional banking services. One of these offerings is Bancassurance, which is a collaboration of a bank and insurance companies, where insurance products from different underwriters are made available through a bank’s channels.  It is part of initiatives meant to drive uptake of insurance in…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft.  This addition is part of KQ’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy underscoring the airline’s commitment to increase capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for air travel across its network.  The acquisition of…

NBA Africa has teamed up with Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom to launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program. The program seeks to provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 boys and girls in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, marking the league’s most expansive youth development program in East Africa to date. The first year of the M-PESA…

Kenya is projecting a 20% growth in visitor arrivals from India by the close of the year as it steps up promotional campaigns in the Asian country. Over the weekend, about 15 Kenyan travel agencies that have been pitching camp in the key cities of India to woo travelers into the country, expressed confidence in the expected growth of the…

Life in Kenya presents a unique blend of opportunities and challenges. While the nation thrives with vibrancy, uncertainties like unpredictable weather patterns and rising healthcare costs can impact financial well-being. Recent events, such as devastating floods and droughts, highlight the critical need for a financial safety net. Insurance, and particularly Equity insurance, offers Kenyans a robust solution for these uncertain…