High Court Awards Developer KES 1.4 Billion in Safaricom Copyright Dispute Over M-Pesa Features
The High Court of Kenya has ordered Safaricom PLC to pay KES 1.4 billion in general damages to software developer Peter Nthei Muoki and his company, Beluga Limited, after finding that the telecom operator infringed on copyright protections. Justice Josephine Mong’are ruled that Safaricom used detailed USSD menu structures shared by the developer to build […]
Elevate Africa Opens Applications for Threads of Africa 2026 to Revive Endangered Textiles Through Fashion Film
Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving the continent’s rich textile heritage by encouraging creatives to tell compelling stories through fashion and film. The competition, which brings together fashion, culture, and storytelling, invites designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams from Africa […]
Ubuntu Tribe Launches in Kenya as Part of Broader African Financial Infrastructure Expansion
Ubuntu Tribe has expanded into Kenya as part of its broader strategy to support the development of regulated, compliant and interoperable financial infrastructure across Africa. The company’s expansion into Kenya reflects its focus on building scalable financial systems that connect individuals, businesses, and institutions to asset-backed financial products through secure digital infrastructure. The move comes […]
Which Banks Offer the Best Personal Loans in Kenya?
Personal loans in Kenya continue to attract strong demand as households and salaried workers look for flexible financing options for emergencies, education, asset purchase, and debt consolidation. Across the banking sector, pricing is largely influenced by credit risk, employer arrangements, and repayment history. According to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data, personal loan interest rates […]
The Rise of Agency Banking in Kenya and Its Impact on Customers and Banks
Agency banking has become one of Kenya’s most successful financial inclusion initiatives, helping commercial banks reach customers in areas where opening a traditional branch would be costly or impractical. Since the framework was introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in 2010, thousands of retail shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, and pharmacies have been transformed […]
What You Need to Know Before Applying for Asset Financing in Kenya
Many Kenyan entrepreneurs and businesses need vehicles, machinery, tractors, medical equipment, or other tools to grow. The challenge is that these assets often cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of shillings, making it difficult to pay the full amount upfront. This is where asset financing comes in. Asset financing in Kenya allows individuals and […]
KCB Group Disburses KShs 48.8 Billion Worth of Green Loans as it screens KShs 587.9 Billion to Support its Sustainable Finance Targets
KCB Group Plc disbursed KShs. 48.8 billion in green financing loans to support environmentally sustainable projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transportation, water management, and climate-smart investments. Out of this, KShs. 9.9 billion was independently verified as climate-eligible using the Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) tool. At the same time, the […]
Why World Environment Day Provides an Opportunity for Africa to Accelerate Economic Transition
By Paul Russo On June 5, the world marked World Environment Day under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” It is a call to look at the natural world as a blueprint in the fight against climate change. Across the African continent, nature is communicating through record droughts, devastating floods, and […]
No Collateral Loans for SMEs in Kenya Offered by Microfinance and Digital Credit Platforms
No collateral lending refers to a form of credit where borrowers access financing without providing security such as land, vehicles, or other assets. These are often described as loans without collateral, since approval does not depend on physical guarantees. Instead, lenders focus on income patterns, credit history, and business performance when deciding whether to issue […]
How the Bank Integration with M-Pesa Powers Kenya’s Digital Payments Economy
The integration of commercial banks with M-Pesa has become a central part of Kenya’s financial system, linking formal banking structures with mobile money transactions that dominate everyday payments. The setup allows money to move between bank accounts and mobile wallets in real time, supporting both large-scale financial operations and small daily transactions. Kenya’s financial system […]