Chinese enterprises from Liaoning Province encouraged to invest in Uganda

The Conference in Shenyang co-organised by the Embassy, the Liaoning Provincial authorities and the management of Liao Shen Industrial Park is a continuation of efforts to boost Chinese investments in Uganda Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, Ambassador...

ENGIE and Fenix complete acquisition to bring affordable power to the last mile across...

This partnership will accelerate and expand Fenix’s ability to scale off-grid energy and financial services Global utility company ENGIE (www.Engie-Africa.com) and off-grid energy leader Fenix International (www.FenixIntl.com) have closed their acquisition agreement today. Fenix is...

Ecobank mobile app reaches 4 million users milestone in Africa

The app builds on the core functionality that saw the original version applauded as a game changer for African banking The upgraded version of Ecobank’s (www.Ecobank.com) revolutionary mobile app has attracted 3 million new customers...

Kenya Rugby Union names 35-man training squad ahead of this year’s international season

Kabras loosehead Joseph Odero and Blak Blad fly half Levy Amunga return to the training squad and could make their full international debuts this season A 35 man training squad has been named by the...

Loan App Branch to Introduce Savings Product

Mobile loan app Branch, trading as Branch International is set to offer savings services following the Series B investment round of70 million dollars (Sh7.06 billion). The funds will enable the mobile loan app expand its...

Kenya Re Profits Soar to Reach Kes3.5B

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has posted an 8.8 per cent rise in after-tax profit in the year ended December, which the listed re-insurer attributed to an increase in its gross written premiums and...

Sanlam secures CMA approval as efforts to strengthen regional Investments and Asset management arm...

Local non-bank financial services provider, Sanlam Kenya, has secured preliminary regulatory approval to officially cease the operations of its local Investment and asset management subsidiary Sanlam Investment Limited (SIL). The acceptance of a request...

The Hub Karen unveils fundraising option for the endangered Mountain Bongo

Innovative parking pay station based option to help mobilise funds for worthy causes Local lifestyle and retail complex The Hub Karen, has unveiled an innovative fund raising option based on its parking check out...

Safaricom rolls out technology to help athletes break two-hour marathon mark

Safaricom trialing solution with internet-connected athletes in Eldoret and Iten Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) and Vodafone Group are working to deliver industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) technology to Kenyan athletes in a bid to help them...

Heroic welcome: Kapenguria Heroes Welcomed Heartily in West Pokot

Celebrations marred Makutano town in west Pokot County yesterday as Kapenguria Heroes arrived with the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom National Champions trophy. The residence of West Pokot filled the streets chanting songs of...