How a London Listing Could Reshape Airtel Money valuation and African Mobile Money Markets
Airtel Africa is assessing a potential London IPO for its fintech unit Airtel Money. The proposed Initial Public Offering is structured to separate a high-growth digital payments business from a capital-intensive telecom parent, with a target raise of $1.5 billion to $2 billion and a potential valuation of up to $10 billion. At that level, […]
Standard Chartered Arranges $2.33 Billion Financing for Tanzania’s SGR Expansion
Standard Chartered has arranged more than $2.33 billion in syndicated funding to support the construction and modernisation of the SGR in Tanzania, strengthening momentum behind one of East Africa’s largest rail infrastructure programmes. The deal positions Standard Chartered at the centre of financing for Tanzania’s SGR expansion, alongside international lenders, through a multi-layered structure combining […]
Sidian Bank Recognized at Think Business Banking Awards 2026
Sidian Bank was recognised for its excellence in digital banking and customer service at the prestigious Think Business Banking Awards 2026, held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The Bank emerged as 1st Runner-Up in two key categories: Best Bank in Mobile Banking and The Most Customer-Centric Bank. It also secured 2nd Runner-Up in the Best […]
Factors to Consider Before Choosing Between a Sacco Loan and a Salary Advance Loan in Kenya
Choosing between a Sacco loan and a salary advance loan in Kenya often comes down to more than speed or monthly repayment. Borrowers who focus only on the headline rate can miss the real cost drivers, like how interest is calculated, statutory deductions, and the limits imposed by income rules. The structure used to calculate […]
Salary Advance Interest Rates in Kenya 2026
Salary advance interest rates in Kenya remain elevated in 2026 despite a shift in monetary policy that has lowered benchmark borrowing costs. The Central Bank of Kenya reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 8.75% in February, prompting adjustments in bank lending rates. Even so, the total cost of salary advances in Kenya continues to […]
Salary Advance Loans without a CRB Check in Kenya
Salary advance loans without a CRB check have become a common option for Kenyan employees seeking short-term financial support before payday. These facilities allow workers to access part of their earned income, with repayment automatically deducted once salaries are paid. Instead of relying on credit bureau records, lenders increasingly assess employment status, salary flow, and […]
Banks That Give Salary Advance Loans with Bad Credit in Kenya
For many salaried workers in Kenya, access to short-term credit does not always depend on a clean credit record. When it comes to access to salary advance loans with bad credit, lenders tend to focus on income consistency, employer arrangements, and account activity rather than CRB listings. This has created a segment of products designed […]
Differences between Salary-Based Lending and Unsecured Loans in Kenya
Kenya’s consumer credit market offers multiple borrowing options for salaried individuals, with salary-based lending and unsecured personal loans standing out as two of the most common. While both fall under non-collateralized lending, the differences between salary-based lending and unsecured loans are defined by how repayments are structured, how risk is assessed, and how banks price […]
Strongest Brands in Kenya Shift Toward Trust, Digital Scale and Cultural Relevance
The latest Brand Finance Kenya 2026 report shows that the strongest brands in Kenya are no longer defined by size alone, with companies gaining ground through digital innovation, cultural connection and regional expansion. The ranking points to a shift in how consumers and investors assess corporate value. Brand strength now hinges on familiarity, trust and […]
The Silent Risk in African Infrastructure and Why Visibility Beats Control
Across African industries, a quiet oversight often undermines even the most ambitious modernization efforts. While leaders prioritize enterprise resource planning systems and cloud adoption, security infrastructure is frequently treated as an afterthought. Quintin Roberts, regional sales manager for Genetec Africa, states this “creates a critical gap.” Physical security systems, now networked and data-rich, are often […]