Acorn raises $17 million to build rent-to-own properties for Nairobi’s young urbanites
Acorn has received $17 million to build affordable rent-to-own rental properties for young professionals in ubarn centers. The $17 million…
Lamu to host 30,000 visitors in this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival
Over 20,000 visitors are expected to throng the streets of Lamu town for the 2025 Lamu Cultural Festival set for…
DTB expands network with new Kitui branch, growing footprint to 161 across East Africa
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has opened a new branch in Kitui County, marking its 92nd branch in Kenya and the 161st across…
NCBA Expands Coast Presence as Digital Loan Portfolio Tops KSh 1 Trillion
NCBA Group PLC is leveraging direct customer engagement to drive both financial literacy and lending growth, as its digital loan…
KCB Bank Kenya and Pesapal Partner to Digitize Fuel Station Operations in East Africa
Pesapal, a financial services and business solutions provider, has partnered with KCB Bank Kenya to transform fuel station operations across…
Spotify messages launches in Kenya to allow users share tracks & podcasts
Spotify has launched messages in Kenya to allow users share audio in-app chat as simple as a text message allowing…
BrighterMonday, Mastercard report shows Kenyan youth cut out of jobs due to digital exclusion
BrighterMonday Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has released a report revealing critical insights on Kenya’s evolving job market,…
Safaricom records KES 42.8 billion group profit for its Kenyan and Ethiopian operations
Safaricom has posted a KES 42.8 billion group net profit for its Kenyan and Ethiopian operations for the six months…
Microsoft-backed Fastagger brings offline AI to Africa’s small businesses
Microsoft Corp is backing Nairobi-based startup Fastagger to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can run on basic smartphones…
Uber and Bolt face legal action in Kenya as drivers’ strike hits day 3
The Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) has joined striking Uber and Bolt drivers and announced plans to file a constitutional…