Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, the hospitality industry has experienced some of the biggest downturns in history. One of the highly affected sectors includes meetings and events, which saw …
While investing in or buying real estate property, one of the biggest risks is that you are also buying the seller’s problem. However, you can avoid future problems by conducting …
The Carole Kinoti Brands are set to hold this year’s Fashion On The Road Golf Tournament that will happen on 27th and 28th August at Muthaiga Golf Club in a spectacular show that will …
Emirates, the Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has launched an exclusive offer for Kenyan customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo, the largest-of-its-kind event …
Mi Vida has achieved a major safety milestone after surpassing more than a million work hours without a reportable accident. This hallmark achievement has been attributed to the developer’s strong …
In mid-2019, Actis, a leading investor in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate, the real estate arm of one of India’s largest construction …
Agriculture stakeholders in Africa have urged governments on the continent to work with the private sector to build resilient food systems to bridge the widening gap in production. Speaking during …
Koa, a fintech firm in Kenya, has partnered with financial services company Britam Asset Managers to help young Kenyans to start saving towards custom goals and access investment services in …
As the eyes of the world turn towards the UAE from October-March for Expo 2020 Dubai, CNN will be an Official Broadcaster for the event, bringing unrivaled coverage to global audiences …
Kenya’s new leading real estate company, Mi Vida, held its second open day event in partnership with Absa Bank Kenya on the 3rd and 4th of July 2021. The event …
Last month, Absa Kenya Bank and property developer Mi Vida Homes announced the introduction of a 25-year mortgage facility targeting middle-income families seeking affordable homes within Nairobi. The partnership will enable Kenyans own 1-2-3 bedroom …
Family Bank bond has raised 4.42 billion shillings, marking a subscription of 147.3 percent, against a 3 billion shillings target with a greenshoe option of 1 billion shillings in its …
Adaptis Capital, a Kenyan Investment Management Company, has today announced its intention to expand its footprint to the US to provide a platform enabling Kenyans to venture into The US …
Absa Bank Kenya has introduced a 25-year mortgage facility targeting middle-income families seeking affordable homes within Nairobi. The proposition seeks to increase mortgage uptake by prospective homeowners, offering options towards …
The Board of Kenswitch Kenya Limited has appointed Ms. Karimi Ithau as Managing Director as the company rolls out its new market direction. Ms. Karimi Ithau is a seasoned professional …
Author: Ciru Okobi – Commercial Director, Garden City By the year 2050, the global population will likely reach nine (9) billion people. Due to household demand and population growth, the …
Amidst the growing trend toward eco-conscious spending and consumption among people who want to pursue more sustainable choices and practices, Mastercard has released its Mastercard Carbon Calculator for Kenya and …
Family Bank has today received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority to raise up to 8 billion shillings in tranches through a multi-currency Medium Term Note (MTN) by way …
Family Bank became a fully-fledged commercial bank in May 2007. The Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and is also regularly inspected using CAMEL ratings which …
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores Africa’s agricultural industry, meeting the people and businesses who are adding value to the agribusiness supply chain across …
Mixed-use properties combine commercial, residential, and even industrial spaces into one property. It is a combination of residential and non-residential buildings planned and developed within a city, municipality, and/or state.
Engage BCW has been recognized for excellence in five campaigns in this year’s Africa SABRE Awards. Engage BCW’s won a Gold Sabre award in integrated marketing and Certificates of Excellence …
Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Kenya, has opened another store at the Garden City Mall — its second on the bustling Nairobi-Thika highway. The new store, …
Last weekend, Mi Vida Homes held its first Open Day Weekend of 2021 to showcase its amazing apartments lined up for prospective buyers. Mi Vida gave Kenyans an opportunity to …
Motor distributor Toyota Kenya has launched the Urban Cruiser in the Kenyan market, the latest SUV in the Toyota Kenya product line-up that will start retailing from KES2.7 million inclusive …
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), to enhance the development of Manufacturing SMEs in the country. The two-year deal will see the lender …
Gulf African Bank and Toyota Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable the bank’s customers to purchase Hino trucks and buses, and Hilux single and double cab pick-ups …
A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. Simply put, home is where the heart is. That is why homeownership …
The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit was opened today by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call …
Kenyan agency banking startup Tanda is expanding its operations regionally after closing a funding round in February 2021. This expansion drive comes after Tanda secured backing in February 2021 from …
Family Bank has today posted an impressive 1.440 billion shillings Profit Before Tax for the group for the Full Year 2020 against 1.422 billion shillings in 2019, a 1.3 percent …
Family Bank has today officially joined the United Nations Global Compact network underscoring its commitment to undertaking sustainable and responsible business to advance inclusive development. “It gives us great pleasure …
Among the six smartphones that the world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker realme introduced in the Kenyan market, realme C11 seems to have struck a code in the hearts of many Kenyans …
A thousand Ndumberi dairy farmers under the region’s co-operative society are set to access quality fodder to double their milk yield to 30,000 liters per day. Through a fodder financing …
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores why Africa’s investment in renewable energy projects is so important for pan-African business growth. Electrification is seen as …
With increasing malnutrition and key nutrient deficiency of zinc, iron, and vitamins in Western Kenya, occasioned by changing diets, a group of farmers are reversing this trend by investing in …
Kenya Breweries Limited has unveiled a Diageo Bartenders Academy whose aim is to upscale, build capacity, and trade engagement to Kenyan bartenders. The Academy intends to train 10,000 bartenders in …
Kenya’s Leading Motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya, adds to their B2C and B2B car segment by launching the Suzuki Vitara Brezza which will retail at 2,677,000 shillings. In Kenya, there …
BURN Manufacturing, the makers of Jikokoa are set to cut the price of their medium-sized Jikokoa by 1,200 shillings from March, making it one of the most affordable on the …
Mastercard and MTN have announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard virtual …
After making its debut in the Kenyan smartphone market in 2020 with a record release of more than six gadgets in the market, realme now has eyes focused on bigger …
Ericsson has announced the appointment of Sena Erten as Vice President and Head of People at Ericsson Middle East and Africa and a member of the market area leadership team. …
Throughout 2020 and the myriad of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting and working with young agribusiness entrepreneurs has been particularly pertinent. According to the Kenya Agribusiness Strategy …
Toyota Kenya and Rafiki Microfinance Bank have entered an asset financing deal targeting the growing biker community, which will enable the purchase of the Yamaha FZ150 and Yamaha FZ250 street …
February is officially the month of love. The peak of this month is on February 14. The day is set aside for people to appreciate those that they love and …
Participants at the “Investment Opportunities in Africa and Understanding Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement” virtual symposium said that traditional bank products limit the potential for small businesses to reap the …
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores how data and technology are transforming transport infrastructure across the continent. First up, Giokos visits the Kenya Standard …
Pan-African housing development financier Shelter Afrique through its foundation, the Shelter Afrique Foundation, has donated foodstuffs, clothing, books, and other assorted items and equipment in support of Christ Chapel Children’s …
Unicaf has entered into a two-year partnership with Mastercard to offer it’s premium cardholders 75 percent scholarships for online and on-campus studies at Unicef’s partner universities. Starting the first quarter …
Land in Kiambu County witnessed extensive price drops over 2020 as Kiambu Town, Ruiru and Limuru witnessed the biggest annual drops of 11.4, 6, and 3 percent respectively after years …
As the Covid-19 pandemic was wreaking havoc in 2020, LG Electronics sailed through, getting a revenue of 6.2 trillion shillings and an operating profit of 313 billion shillings, an increase …
BURN Manufacturing marked the sale of 1,000,000 stoves, setting in motion a milestone that will take other players ages to beat. The state-of-the-art energy-saving jiko maker says Kenya’s cleaning cooking …
Superior Homes Kenya PLC, the developers of the iconic Greenpark estate, is set to build a retail frontage commercial center to be built at a cost of Ksh 350 million. …
Credit Bank has been named best Tier 3 Bank, 2020, according to a new customer survey. The Customer Satisfaction Survey, conducted by the Kenya Bankers Association during the pandemic, gauged …
Online logistics platform, Sendy, and Crediation, a fintech firm based in Nairobi have entered into a financing agreement that will enable riders on the platform to acquire Yamaha motorcycles from …
In 2014, BURN launched its full first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility in Kenya, where it still remains the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in Sub-Saharan Africa. The solar-powered facility currently has a …
Emirates Airline has appointed Christophe Leloup as the new Country Manager for Kenya. The role will see Leloup leading the airline’s operations, customer sales and promotions, cargo and airport operations …
CNN International’s longest-running feature show, Inside Africa, is heading into 2021 with a new mission to tell stories about up-to-the-minute trends, triumphant accomplishments, and innovative solutions from Africa’s brightest minds. …
Kenya’s agriculture has beaten the odds of a difficult 2020 to end on a high, having registered one of the best growth trajectories across key segments in a long time. …
German RPA provider Servicetrace and Kenyan African Elite Group – Tech signed a training services agreement which is aimed at the development and job creation to tackle the most pressing …
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are collaborating on a new long-term initiative to showcase, empower and tell the stories of emerging and expanding businesses – known …
ABC Insurance Brokers, a part of the ABC Bank & Group, has partnered with Prudential Insurance to offer customers the ABC Kwaheri Plan, a life insurance cover payable in the event of …
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has upgraded its Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) System at a cost of 198.9 million shillings to ensure the timely flow of Aeronautical Information necessary …
TechnoServe is set to host the 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum to cement the significance of Micro and Small Businesses in the emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership …
Johnnie Walker brand has turned 200 years, cementing itself as one of the longest brands that have maintained the label and taste. The first bottle of Johnnie Walker was sold …
TechnoServe, in partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), is hosting its 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum on 9th December with the theme Adopting Digital Solutions to Overcome Key Micro-Retail …
BIC, the country’s leading stationery brand, launched a new campaign to help educate and promote social distancing for kids. The newly launched “Inspire Kids’ Creativity with BIC Kids” campaign features …
BAT Kenya has received the 2020 CIO100 Green Edge Award recognizing it as the top company in technology-driven sustainable manufacturing in East Africa. The award comes hot on the heels …
Revenue Authority (KRA) held an online session to enlighten Kenyans on the implementation of the Digital Services Tax (DST), leaving participants with more questions than answers. The DST is expected …
Crown Paints and Aspira, a product-financing credit facility have partnered to enable customers to purchase paint and pay in easy installments of up to 12 months. Crown Paints Group Chief …
Toyota Kenya has introduced two motorcycles, the Yamaha FZ15 and Yamaha FZ25, looking to capture a growing interest from urban commuters. The 149cc FZ15 and 249cc FZ25 are suitable urban …
Emirates is offering a special roundtrip to Dubai for Business Class and Economy Class for Kenyan passengers who book their flights from between 2 November and 22 November 2020. Travelers …
Pension Fund trustees and administrators have been urged to adopt good governance practices to ensure effective service delivery, viability, and sustainability of such schemes. Speaking at the official opening of …
Toyota Kenya launched the all-new Toyota Starlet in the Kenyan market bringing everything one would expect from a compact hatchback: an ideal size to drive everywhere with agility selling at …
BCW Africa, Brand Leadership, Kantar, and Geopoll announced the launch of the Buy Africa Build Africa initiative to encourages local brands to adopt the approval for ‘made in Africa’ brands …
Kenya’s leading motor vehicle distributor, Toyota Kenya, launched the all-new multi-utility hatchback model, Toyota Starlet. The model, which was discontinued in the ’90s will start selling at 1,980,000 shillings. The …
In an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, the CEO of Safaricom PLC, Peter Ndegwa, outlined how he expects M-Pesa to develop in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on Quest Means Business, …
Emirates Skywards has marked 20 years with 27 million members worldwide, of which, more than 32,000 are founding members who joined the program in 2000 and are still active. In …
Toyota Kenya and Co-operative Bank have entered into a strategic financing partnership that will enable the bank’s customers to purchase commercial and personal vehicles under Toyota Kenya’s portfolio, including Toyota, …
Shelter Afrique has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two Chinese construction firms, Amberton International Holdings, and Sichuan Huashi Enterprise Corporations E.A. LTD. The MOU is aimed at scaling …
The horticulture industry in Kenya is optimistic about quick recovery as global space slowly opens after the Covid-19 disruption. Export earnings hit KSh72 billion between January and May 2020, up …
Following the resounding success of the Africa Food Show’s Virtual Edition two months ago, Qatar Development Bank and MIE Groups have joined forces yet again to put together the virtual …
Carrefour, operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim, is expanding its retail footprint across the country with the upcoming opening of three new Carrefour stores in the nation’s second-largest city, …
The virtual expo and business matchmaking platform is being organized by the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province and Co-organised by Zhejiang Broad International Convention and Exhibition Co. Ltd. This virtual expo will be …
With the emphasis placed on getting the country’s economy back-on-track during this Covid-19 pandemic, the availability of finance to vital sectors that keep the wheels of the economy turning, such …
Kenya is set to host Shelter Afrique’s 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual housing symposium on September 15-17, 2020, marking the fourth time in recent years that Kenya is hosting …
Emirates says it has returned over US$ 1.4 billion in COVID-19 related travel refunds to date after more than 1.4 million passengers opted to cancel their flights due to Covid-19. …
British American Tobacco Kenya plc (BAT Kenya) has announced the appointment of Ms. Rita Kavashe, MBS, as the Chair of the Company’s Board, effective 1st September 2020. Ms. Rita replaces …
Players in the insurance sector have been urged to rethink their predatory pricing strategies as it is hampering the growth of the insurance sector, ZEP-RE Chief Executive Officer Hope Murera has said. Speaking …
HINO trucks, manufactured by HINO Motors, Ltd., and distributed by HINO Kenya, the commercial vehicle division of Toyota Kenya, have time and again proved to be the multipurpose vehicles for …
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has partnered with AMREF Flying Doctors, to offer emergency medical evacuation service to Bank’s clients at preferential rate using a customized client system. Speaking at the …
Paint manufacturer Crown Paints has renovated Githunguri Police Post in Utawala, Machakos County as part of upgrading the station process to become a full-fledged Muungano police station. The new station …
Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Geneva (from 15 July), Los Angeles (from 22 July), Dar es Salaam (from 1 August), Prague and Sao Paulo (from 2 August), …
They say a car is as good as the person owning it. A car is like a human being. It needs to be taken care of. Sometimes it “falls sick” …
Capwell Industries Limited has unveiled VALYOU packs, three new value pack options containing Wholesome essential foods such as rice, maize meal flour, wheat flour, and vegetable cooking fat amongst others. …
CG Hospitality, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global, the first multi-billion-dollar conglomerate from Nepal, announces its re-entry into the rapidly growing East Africa market, with the acquisition of 2 …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced a new funding line for learning institutions and parents who need to obtain the necessary equipment to enable their children to access lessons on …
In the past year (12 months), Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped by 24 percent from $10 billion (an equivalent of 6.4 months of import cover) in May 2019. Central …
Every economist and investment strategist around us says we’re on the brink of an economic depression. Well, this might be true. It is a tumultuous time, but that doesn’t mean …
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has redefined the world. The world will never be the same. The ‘normalcy’ as we know it is gone. We are all sailing through …
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