Kenya is hoping to use the high-profile Absa KipKeino Classic to bolster the country’s bid to host a athletics global event in 2029. Athletics Kenya President General Jackson Tuwei said …
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More than ever before, now is an opportune time to take bold steps required to address and mitigate the causes and effects of climate change around the world. African countries …
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We all agree the past few years/months, our operating environments have not all been rosy in the post-pandemic era. Businesses globally and locally continue to face the brunt of global …
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Over the past few years, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya have experienced challenges that have significantly impacted their operations and viability. From inadequate government support and poor …
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Absa Bank Kenya colleagues drawn from various Absa branches in Nairobi and Thika have embarked on a series of community outreach initiatives that will be rolled out throughout the festive …
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Absa Bank Kenya has today increased the interest rate on deposits in the Absa Digital Savings account to 10% per annum, up from 9% per annum, effective from December 12, …
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Absa Bank Kenya’s Mobile Banking Wallet, Timiza recorded a 35.7% Year-on-Year growth in loan disbursements to KES 14.8 billion during the first nine months of this year up from KES …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported net earnings of Kshs.12.3 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2023, a 15% increase over the same period last year, driven by …
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Imagine opening a bank account where you get access to everything from savings, loans, investments, and insurance to rewards without any hustle. Imagine having such an account that does not …
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Absa Bank Kenya marked the National Tree Planting Day by commissioning a KES 2 million tree planting initiative that will see over 30,000 tree seedlings planted in forests within Kiambu …
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There are so many analogies that surround the notion of savings. Some say you should save; some say there is no need. Some say save until hurts, while some say …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC plans to double its sustainable finance allocation to KES120 billion in two years as part of its refreshed sustainability commitment. While unveiling the Bank’s Sustainability Report …
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Singer and businesswoman Akothee has called out Absa Bank Kenya for failing to update her on an ongoing case where a man stole more than 700,000 shillings from her business …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the re-introduction of a China Desk to offer tailor-made solutions to the growing community of Chinese investors and businesspeople operating in Kenya and the …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has organized a seven-day business tour to Cape Town for its Business Club members. This will take place through organized site visits and one-on-one business networking …
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Students from the Western and North Rift regions will benefit from Absa Bank’s digital literacy program following the installation of computer labs in 17 schools in the area. The initiative …
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Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to introduce the Absa Mobi Tap solution, a market-first payment solution that allows small businesses to accept …
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Absa Bank Kenya has today kicked off a 150,000-mangrove tree reforestation initiative at Jomvu Kuu and Majoreni Forests in Mombasa and Kwale Counties. The initiative, undertaken in partnership with the …
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Commercial real estate is thriving in Kenya, the largest market in the East African region, with a gross domestic product worth $118.1bn. The sector genuinely stands out as one of …
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Absa Bank Kenya marked World Environment Week by planting over 100,000 trees in Embu County in partnership with the Environmental Interaction Organization, Kenya Forestry Service, and the local Community Forest …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today reported a Profit after Tax of Kshs.4.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2023, representing a 51% growth in comparison to a similar …
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Newly appointed Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamed stepped out into the bustling Kawangware and Dagoretti markets to meet customers in a show of the …
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More than 1300 women-owned small businesses have benefited from the SHE Star Program after undergoing blended finance and business development services capacity building aimed at increasing the growth and competitiveness …
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KCB Group PLC recorded 40.8 billion shillings in profit after tax for the full year ending December 2022. This was a 19.5 percent rise in profitability from KShs.34.2 billion reported …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC and the eco.business Fund, an impact fund, has announced a 1.26 billion-shilling partnership for the bank to on-lend to domestic and export businesses participating in the …
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Premier Bank Limited from Somalia has received approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 62.5 percent stake in the struggling First Community Bank in a deal …
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Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Abdi Mohamed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director to replace Jeremy Awori. Jeremy, who left last year, has been appointed as the CEO …
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The banking sector in Africa has been growing steadily over the years. There are at least 763 commercial banks located across the 54 countries that make up the African continent. …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been named the top employer of choice in Kenya and Africa for a second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute for excellence in people …
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Absa Bank Kenya has today partnered with financing platform Melanin Kapital and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to improve access to finance for women-owned and led SMEs through the joint …
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Better environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market frameworks helped Kenya move up six points to eighth place out of 26 in the latest Absa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Kenya obtained …
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The Board of Absa Bank Kenya PLC today announces that after nearly 10 years of outstanding leadership, service, and contribution, Jeremy Awori has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC reported a Profit after Tax of 6.3 billion shillings for the half-year period ended June 30, 2022, registering a 13 percent growth as compared to a …
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Absa Group’s headline earnings increased 27 percent to R11 billion in the first half of the year as revenue increased, demonstrating a continued strong recovery from the global economic downturn …
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Absa Bank Kenya has announced that it will invest more than 2 billion shillings this year in technological upgrades that significantly improve customers’ banking experiences. Part of this investment has …
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Absa Bank Kenya, the official private sector sponsor for Team Kenya, has delivered the official traveling kit to the national team ahead of the World Athletics Championships that kick off …
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today reported a Profit after Tax of 3 billion shillings for the quarter ending 31 March 2022, a growth of 22 percent compared to a …
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Kenswitch Kenya Limited and Absa Bank Kenya Plc have formed a partnership that will allow the bank’s customers to access over 2200 ATMs on the Kenswitch network, thereby increasing access …
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Absa Bank Kenya has received the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) global Certification for integrating green building technologies in accordance with global standards. The …
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Absa Bank Kenya has today introduced a new doctor’s customer value proposition that will benefit 10,000 medical practitioners affiliated with Kenya Medical Association (KMA). Under this partnership, medical practitioners will …
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Absa Life Assurance Kenya (Absa Life), a subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, has recorded an 84 percent growth in profit after tax to 245 million shillings for the period ended …
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Absa Group today announced the appointment of Arrie Rautenbach as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. The appointment follows a thorough recruitment and selection process completed by the Board. Arrie, …
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Absa Bank Kenya has kicked off a campaign to plant over 3000 fruit trees in several primary schools across the country through the Birdies For Good initiative. This follows an …
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Other businesses which are not green- and women-related will receive up to 50 percent of cover.
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Absa now joins other organizations such as BAT, Boehringer Ingelheim, DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Infosys, and JTI that have been certified as top global employers for 2022.
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been recognized as the first bank in Kenya to join the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) as a champion for initiatives that promote the green …
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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 …