Serving over 40 million customers in 5 countries the combined entity will be the largest bank in Africa by customers.
NIC Group PLC (“NIC”) and Commercial Bank of Africa Limited (“CBA”) wish to announce that their respective Boards of Directors have agreed to the merger of NIC and CBA.
The merger will be completed upon fulfilment of a certain set of...
Telco lends voice to conservation efforts ahead of World Wetlands Day celebrations
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has partnered with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Wetlands International and other stakeholders to raise awareness on the urgent need to conserve Kenya’s wetlands, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 2nd February 2019.
Wetlands are defined as ecosystems that are saturated with water either...
The year has begun on a bright high for Solarcentury after signing a contract to develop a 562kWp solar project for Nairobi’s Galleria shopping mall. The solar system will be installed on the roof of the shopping centre and will provide 50% of the mall’s daytime power needs.
The Galleria Mall solar system is Solarcentury’s second shopping centre project....
In 2017, Damian Gawlowski, a South Africa insurance contractor based in the City of London, uncovered the hidden impact of intermediary fees with the more risk an investor took on
In the Financial Times' (www.FT.com) report on Innovation in South Africa today, Aziza Coin (www.Aziza.io) simulates how to beat high fees and shows why "excessive profits in UK fund management...
The Academy is part of the World Bank Group’s Mobilizing Finance for Development agenda
The World Bank Group, in collaboration with the Commission for Revenue Allocation today launched County Creditworthiness Academy, an intensive one-week capacity building workshop for County government financial officials and the central government staff to master the underlying principles of creditworthiness.
The Academy is part of the World...
Initiated by Italy with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support, the center has a special focus on Climate Smart Agriculture, access to water, rural women and youth
A major focus on boosting the agricultural sectors and promoting rural development in Africa is needed to ensure a better future for the continent's youth who, if...
Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) has partnered with the Ministry of Education, the Embassy of Ireland and BLAZE by Safaricom, among other partners, to launch the 2nd edition of the National Science and Technology competition for secondary school students.
Modelled from the BT Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition in Ireland, Young Scientists Kenya aims to transform Kenya through innovation in...
Baldev Chager (KEN) also known as ‘The Flying Singh’ emerged winner yesterday after beating Finland’s Tapio Laukkanen in total time of 06:04:16.8 during the Safaricom East African Mini Classic Rally, Nakuru County.
Tapio Laukkanen(FIN)/Gavin Laurence(KEN) came in second in time of 06:09:24.5, a difference of 05:07.7 . Second runners up was Raaji Bharij (KEN)/Tej Sehmi (KEN) 06:21:11.0
“Day...
The Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has called on all stakeholders in financial institutions and banking sector to work together to strengthen the fight against mobile money fraud and cybercrime.
Speaking during a forum that brought together stakeholders in banking and financial sectors, Haji noted that there was need to fortify governance and law enforcement to fight crime.
“There is...
The Kenyan delegation to the ongoing 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commonly known as COP 24, have affirmed the Government’s commitment to ensure a speedy implementation of climate change action plans.
The Kenyan delegation to the ongoing COP24 talks in in Katowice, Poland, is led by Environment and...
