AfDB approves $60 million trade finance guarantee for Equity Bank to boost Kenyan SMEs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $60 million trade finance guarantee facility for Equity Bank (Kenya), aimed at…
Java House expands to Ruaka & Eldoret, growing 102-store network
Java House, East Africa’s casual dining brand, has opened two new full-service branches in Ruaka, Kiambu County, and Eldoret, Uasin…
NSE, Safaricom Ziidi Trader to allow Kenyans to trade stocks via M-Pesa
Kenyans will be able to buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly from their M-Pesa mobile…
Making the 2025 Holidays Memorable: Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Gift giving in 2025 looks different. People are more selective, more intentional, and far less interested in generic items that…
Kenya’s Farmer Lifeline named 2025 social impact winner in Qualcomm Africa startup programme
Kenya’s agritech startup Farmer Lifeline has been named the 2025 winner of Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, as the…
Mastercard expands Africa payments network by 45% in 2025
Mastercard said on Tuesday it expanded its acceptance network across Africa by 45% in 2025, boosting access to digital payments…
Best Tech Business Ideas to Start in Kenya
Inside the opportunities shaping the next generation of Kenyan startups Kenya’s reputation as Africa’s Silicon Savannah was built on bold…
How to Start a Business in Kenya: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Kenya remains one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs. With a strong mobile money ecosystem, a growing digital economy,…
Setting Up a Tech Business in Kenya: A Guide for Foreign Founders
Kenya has become Africa’s “Silicon Savannah,” attracting tech innovators and international investors with its fast-growing digital economy, robust mobile infrastructure,…
KCB Bank secures $150 million from AfDB to boost green finance and trade
KCB Bank Kenya Limited (KCB) has signed a $150 million financing package with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to…