Business Insights Africa Magazine

Britam Holdings Plc and Voltic Kenya, a technology company offering ticket automation and parcel management solutions within the transport sector have partnered to offer...

KCB customers will now be able to access flexible financing options in a deal with Deluxe Trucks & Buses East Africa Ltd. The partnership...

The platform will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support any customer with a motor comprehensive cover by sending an...

Hustle East Africa Magazine interviews Sam Odhiambo, head of Consumer Electronics at Samsung. Excerpts below. Tell us About the Bespoke Home range of Consumer...

Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Safaricom to       offer lucrative deals during the annual Safaricom open day that will be accessible to   ...

What technology has Samsung developed that promotes inclusivity of Persons Living with Disability (PWD)? Samsung understands the need to support and promote the inclusivity of Persons...

Prostate cancer patients covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) can now access an innovator prescription drug manufactured and distributed by Janssen Kenya,...

The Moringa School Career fair is set to take place on the 1st of July 2022 at the iHub, Nairobi with Safaricom as the platinum...

Standard Chartered Bank in partnership with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University have shortlisted 10 start- ups for the Women in tech program. The Program targets women...

Having bootstrapped to €200 Million in revenue, Backbase is doubling down on its successful category strategy in partnership with specialist investor Motive Partners   Backbase, creator...

The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the...

Entrepreneurs to access affordable financing enabled by the absorption of 6% interest by the County Government. Kiambu County Government in partnership with KCB Bank Kenya...

KCB has reaffirmed its support to SMEs and MSMEs to sustain and scale up their operations after sponsoring 12 SMEs from Coastal Region to...

Sendy, a tech company that builds fulfillment infrastructure for e-commerce and consumer brands has joined with Google in an initiative aimed at empowering Africa’s...

Bounty Limited, is proud to announce that its brand Safari Lemonade, a carbonated soft drink, has won a Global Silver award at the 2022...

Members of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) have elected new officials for the position of President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary in their...

KCB Bank has been named as the ‘Best Bank in Sustainable Finance in Kenya 2022’ in recognition for its efforts in creating a more sustainable business enterprise through deliberate socio-economic interventions. The award announced by Global Finance, recognizes global, regional and local leadership in Sustainable Finance – funding for initiatives designed to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, building resilience and help build a more sustainable future for humanity. The award comes at a time when there are calls for institutions to embrace sustainable practices through adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide to assist in the attainment of reduced global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide by about 45 percent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero around 2050 Speaking to this achievement, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said: “We are privileged to be the top mover of the Sustainability Agenda. The win reinforces our commitment to building a brand that is not only focused on profits alone but on the customers and the communities we serve. At the heart of our operations is the need to be able to optimize on our operations in order to create more efficient, sustainable industries that are considered the brands of the future.” KCB Group has been accelerating sustainable finance not only in Kenya but also across the region, consequently accelerating transition to a low-carbon resilient economy. Currently, the Group has set a target of transitioning 25% of its total loan portfolio to green investments by 2025, as part of its Net Zero ambition. On his part, Global Finance Publisher and Editorial Director Joseph Giarraputo, said, “The pandemic and energy-sector disruptions have heightened awareness on climate change risks, while technological innovations present new possibilities and offer new solutions to mitigate damage and build a sustainable future for all”. In 2021, KCB Group received a series of global accolades that recognizes the bank’s efforts in sustainable business. KCB was feted as the Best Sustainable Bank in Kenya by the International Business Magazine for its efforts in driving and ensuring the adoption of sustainable and green financing initiatives, Best Sustainable Bank by International Business Magazine, Best Retail Bank and Most Valuable Banking Brand by Finance Derivative, as well as the Most Valuable Banking Brand by Brand Finance.

50 women living with fistula-related complications in Tharaka Nithi County will receive free surgeries and medical advice at a week-long free Fistula Camp at...

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) has organized a conference to examine the dynamics of poverty, growth, redistribution, and social inclusion in the context...

East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has today commissioned the construction of a microbrewery at Ruaraka, Nairobi, that will serve as an innovation center for...