KCB Bank has signed agreements with 29 public and private universities to provide tailored financing and digital solutions aimed at supporting infrastructure development, operations, and financial access for staff, students, and suppliers.
The initiative will offer project finance, working capital, and digitized payment systems for institutions, alongside salary advances, mortgages,...
Motor dealer Isuzu East Africa has opened a Sh3.1 billion parts distribution centre (PDC) in Lukenya, Machakos County, aimed at boosting access to genuine vehicle parts and improving logistics across the region.
Located along Mombasa Road, the new facility is expected to serve dealers, stockists, mechanics, and vehicle owners, supporting the company’s aftersales support...
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has made a surprise $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for the world’s most popular web browser, Google Chrome.
The three-year-old firm, whose backers include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip maker Nvidia, is headed by a former Google and OpenAI employee.
But one technology industry investor called...
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Internal Auditor, Beth Kithinji, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Daniel Kimotho, a Shareholder, during the Half Year 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings posted a 17% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 34.6 billion up from Kshs. 29.6 billion...
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries.
The agreement marks a transformative milestone in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to reliable connectivity across Africa.
Airtel Kenya has crossed the 24 million subscriber mark through its network campaign as expansion plans continue.
This achievement, highlighted in the latest Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) sector statistics report, reflects growing public trust in Airtel’s commitment to serve all Kenyans, from urban centres to the most remote parts of the country.
Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep dive into the forces reshaping the insurance industry across Africa and the world.
The 8-part series, themed: "Innovate. Adapt. Insure the Future", hosted by Insurance Biz Africa,...
The CPF Group has posted strong financial results for the year ended 2024, driven by robust asset growth and rising membership across its pension schemes.
The LAPTRUST Defined Benefit (DB) Scheme saw net assets rise to Sh28.1 billion, up from Sh26.99 billion in 2023, reflecting the scheme’s consistent investment strategy.
The...
Jambojet has reintroduced one of its earlier leased aircraft, a Dash 8-400 previously registered as JXA, into its fleet as part of efforts to boost capacity on high-demand domestic routes.
The aircraft, which was first leased in 2016 from Abu Dhabi Aviation, returned to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from Abu Dhabi before commencing...
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