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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Prudential Life Assurance Kenya announced a strategic partnership to roll out bancassurance products, supporting affluent and ultra-wealthy clients in their financial, risk, wealth protection and legacy planning. As part of the partnership, SCB and Prudential have also launched a high-value protection product of up to Ksh 500 million, specifically designed […]

Kenya has approved its first drone corridor at Konza Technopolis, enabling safe BVLOS operations and boosting innovation, research, and economic growth. Spearheaded by the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the drone corridor is Kenya’s first designated and controlled airspace specifically dedicated to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This move places Kenya among

Unilever Kenya and Equity Bank have launched a Sh2.4 billion initiative to support SMEs, boost supply chains, and improve nationwide product availability. The partnership will see Equity Bank provide customised working capital loans to Unilever’s network of distributors. These loans are tailored to help distributors improve inventory levels, expand into new and underserved markets, and

The Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) has partnered with Birdview Microinsurance, to boost the uptake of microinsurance across Kenya. The collaboration is grounded in a shared vision to deepen insurance penetration in a country where most low-income households, informal sector workers, and small businesses remain excluded from traditional insurance services. Speaking during the

Kenya’s tech ecosystem is thriving, with local startups raising an impressive KSh17 billion  in the first half of 2025.  According to The Big Deal, a well-respected U.S.-based newsletter that tracks startup funding trends across Africa. This marks a 12% increase compared to the same period in 2024, showcasing growing investor confidence in Kenya’s innovation-driven economy.

Kenya has initiated programs aimed at promoting the ethical and inclusive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery and digital payment systems, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and bridging the digital divide.  This commitment is anchored in the recently launched National AI Strategy, which aims to simplify access to government services, particularly