CIC Asset Management (CICAM), a subsidiary of CIC Group, has launched an upgraded CIC Invest App, which introduces real-time withdrawals and an integrated Chama (investment group) management tool, transforming how individuals and groups save, invest, and grow wealth.
With these enhancements, CIC Asset Management says it is responding to the evolving needs of tech-savvy...
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced Windhoek Beer into the Kenyan market. This launch comes as Kenyan consumers increasingly seek premium and craft beers for social occasions, with recent industry reports highlighting a surge in demand for high-quality brews.
KWAL boasts a diverse portfolio of ciders, wine, spirits, and Heineken beer, and has...
Co-op Bank Group has announced a significant 2% reduction in its Base Lending Rate from 16.5% to 14.5% per annum in line with recent signals by Central Bank of Kenya.
This reduction takes effect immediately, the bank said today in a statement. “The effective lending rate will be the Base Lending Rate of 14.5%...
KCB Foundation and Webuye East Constituency have teamed up to support the youth through a KSh5 million job creation programme on a 1:1 ratio with each contributing Ksh2.5 million towards the initiative. The programme will see KCB Foundation introduce its 2Jiajiri technical skills and job creation initiative in the constituency, aimed at accelerating technical and vocational skills...
Kenya Airways, a leading African carrier, and Air India, India’s leading global carrier, have entered a codeshare partnership, reaffirming their commitment to boosting seamless travel between India and Africa, and beyond. The codeshare partnership complements the existing interline agreement between the two carriers.
As part of the codeshare agreement, Air India will place its...
Family businesses have been encouraged to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to ensure long-term sustainability and to preserve their founders’ legacy. NSE CEO Frank Mwiti stated that listing on the NSE enables businesses to outlive their founders by introducing new leadership, ownership, and supporting organizational structures.
Mr Mwiti added that listing on...
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Standard Chartered, Kenya Airways Partner to Enhance Travel for High Networth Individuals
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Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver exceptional value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients.
The signing ceremony, held today at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, marked the start of a partnership focused on enhancing the service experience for both Standard Chartered affluent clients and Kenya Airways...
By Kevin KariukiMission 300 will invest in new and rehabilitation of generation capacity, transmission systems, including intra- and regional interconnections, as well as distribution grids to build robust and reliable power systemsAcross Africa, nearly 600 million people live in energy poverty, deprived of reliable access to electricity—a fundamental prerequisite for modern life. This staggering statistic represents more...
RUBiS Energy Kenya has launched its revamped Gigiri Service Station, offering a hub of convenience in addition to fuel. The station reflects RUBiS' promise of ‘making your life’s journey better’ by redefining the customer experience with a focus on convenience and value for travelers on Kenyan roads.
The Gigiri Service Station is designed to make everyday...
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT and other rivals to become the top-rated free application on Apple’s App Store in the US, UK and China.
The app has surged in popularity since its launch in January, challenging the widely-held belief that America is the untouchable leader of the AI industry.