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Barclays Bank of Kenya has launched a new mobile loans service dubbed Timiza, increasing the competition in the lucrative micro lending segment. Timiza is entering a crowded field of commercial bank-backed lending apps such as...

Applications Open to Find Africa’s Most Innovative Start-ups Meeting the Greatest Financial Inclusion Challenges   The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, today announced...

Cross-border retail volumes are predicted to increase at an annual average rate of 25% between 2015 and 2022 Cross border e-commerce continues to provide significant growth opportunities for retailers and manufacturers with an international online...

  The reviews are expected to be completed by September 2018 WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, March 15, 2018/ -- On March 12, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund approved Kenyan authorities’...

 Ogilvy Africa, Africa’s premier integrated communications agency continues to deliver exemplary work, as showcased at the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 2018. After scooping more than 80 awards in various ceremonies in 2017, the...

Over 1,000 delegates convened in Nairobi for the 2-Day Sankalp Africa Summit aimed at forging alliances for a sustainable and inclusive Africa 2030  The recently concluded 5th Edition of the SANKALP Africa Summit positively engaged...

 The Guinness Fanzone is back! Kenya’s leading stout beer is bringing Meru football lovers the ultimate viewing experience on Saturday 17th March 2018. This follows a successful Fanzone held in Nairobi on the 16th of December 2017...

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) and Actis, a leading growth markets investor, have announced the signature of a long-term deal with Garden City Business Park (GCBP) that will see EABL take up a considerable...

Far flung communities can now light a bulb, thanks to solar kiosk e-hubbs By Amos Wachira One in seven people in the world have no access to electricity to help them cook, keep food fresh and...

Beryl Munyui discovers her artistic talent and reaps big on creativity Passion is one of the most effective motivators when it comes to launching a business. Finding your passion is sometimes about finding your place....