Here is how to Invest in the I&M Bank Medium-Term Note
I&M Bank has opened applications for the first tranche of its Domestic Medium Term Note Programme, seeking to raise KES 10 billion from investors through a public offer in Kenya. The Medium Term Notes are being issued under a Kenya Shillings-denominated programme of up to KES 20 billion. The first tranche includes a greenshoe option […]
How the Ownership of NCBA Evolved Ahead of Nedbank’s Majority Takeover
The ownership of NCBA Group PLC has long been concentrated among a small circle of Kenya’s most influential business families, many of whom built their fortunes through decades of involvement in the country’s banking sector. That structure is now poised for its biggest transformation yet following a KES 110 billion takeover offer from South Africa’s […]
Amnah Ajmal Launches SheKnows – a Global Platform Connecting Women Leaders
SheKnows, a global digital platform has officially launched with a focus on supporting senior women leaders globally to bring gender equity and drive influence at the highest levels of business and decision-making. The launch comes as organizations across the world, especially in Africa, face increasing pressure to strengthen governance, accelerate transformation, and navigate economic uncertainty, […]
Banks Anchor $500 Million Investment Drive at Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum 2026
The Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum 2026 placed banks as central players in unlocking regional private capital, with banking leaders outlining fresh financing commitments tied to infrastructure, manufacturing, and trade expansion between Kenya and Tanzania. Held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre under the theme “Unlocking Private Sector Growth and Investment,” the event brought together more […]
Kenya and Tanzania Target $1 Billion in New Trade and Cross-Border Investments After Business Forum Agreements
The just concluded Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum 2026 brought together policymakers and executives in Dar es Salaam with a focus on accelerating cross-border investment and trade, as both governments moved to resolve longstanding barriers and deepen private sector collaboration. Held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, the forum convened more than 300 participants under the […]
Sidian Bank Secures 2nd Place in KBA Customer Satisfaction Survey
Sidian Bank has proudly announced its achievement of securing 2nd Place for Best Tier 3 Bank in the highly anticipated Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Customer Satisfaction Survey. This significant recognition speaks to the bank’s dedication to fostering exceptional customer experiences and delivering innovative financial solutions across the nation. The annual KBA Customer Satisfaction Survey is […]
Shure signs Hub Media to strengthen distribution across Africa
Shure has appointed Hub Media as its authorized distributor for African markets, in a move aimed at strengthening access to professional audio solutions across the continent. The appointment comes at a time when African markets are continuing to invest in stronger learning and communication environments. UNESCO projects that the number of young Africans completing secondary […]
Stanbic Bank Kenya Designs Enhanced Insurance Cover for Commercial Vehicles Amid Rapid SME Sector Growth
Stanbic Bank Kenya has unveiled an enhanced insurance solution for commercial vehicle owners and operators, underwritten by Heritage Insurance Kenya, in response to the accelerated growth of Kenya’s commercial transport segment. The cover offers competitive premium pricing with additional benefits that will protect commercial vehicle owners from damage and loss to their vehicles and goods […]
Central Bank of Kenya Hiring for Crypto Regulation Roles as VASP Licensing Framework Nears Implementation
The Central Bank of Kenya is hiring senior staff to oversee licensing, product approval and compliance for virtual asset service providers, setting up the operational backbone for a crypto regulatory framework that is moving closer to implementation. The regulator advertised multiple Central Bank of Kenya vacancies within its Digital Payment Services Division. Applications close on […]
Tanzania-Kenya Business Forum 2026 to Spotlight Cross-Border Banking, Trade Finance and Digital Payments
The Tanzania-Kenya Business Forum 2026 is scheduled for Monday, 4 May 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, bringing together policymakers, financiers, and private sector players to discuss trade and investment flows between the two economies. The forum runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM under the theme “Unlocking […]