Stanbic Kenya Foundation: A Practical Model for MSME Growth and Skills Development in Kenya
The Stanbic Kenya Foundation presents a structured approach to tackling some of the most persistent constraints facing Kenya’s economy, including limited access to finance for small businesses, low levels of formalisation, and a widening digital skills gap. As the social impact arm of Stanbic Bank Kenya, the foundation has moved beyond traditional corporate philanthropy, focusing […]
Gulf African Bank Foundation Shows How Faith-Driven Finance Can Transform Communities
The Gulf African Bank Foundation offers an example of how faith-based financial principles can be applied to sustained social investment. Since its establishment in 2016 by Gulf African Bank, the foundation has carved a niche in channeling Islamic giving, through Zakat and Sadaqah, into targeted interventions that reach some of Kenya’s most underserved populations. What […]
Absa Kenya Foundation Channels Capital Into MSMEs, Youth Skills, and Climate Action
When Absa Bank Kenya launched the Absa Kenya Foundation in October 2024, it moved its social investment from scattered initiatives into a defined, funded structure. The KES 500 million seed capital, alongside a commitment to allocate at least 1.5% of annual earnings, introduces consistency in how the bank approaches long-term development work. What stands out […]
Family Bank Foundation Shows How Philanthropy Can Drive Social and Economic Change in Kenya
Philanthropy in Kenya has often focused on short-term relief, but the Family Bank Foundation demonstrates how strategic social investment can produce lasting economic and social impact. Since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has applied a “Shared Value” approach, linking social programs with economic growth, and centering the Kenyan family as the unit of development. […]
Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer Shows Improving Trade-Enabling Infrastructure and Stronger Business Confidence
Trade-enabling infrastructure across African markets is showing broad improvement, while business confidence and macroeconomic stability are strengthening across the continent. This is according to Issue 5 of the Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), which covers: Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. “Across the 10 markets we surveyed, firms reported improvements across every major infrastructure […]
Why the Co-operative Bank Foundation Model Matters for Kenya’s Development Agenda
Corporate social investment in Kenya often oscillates between short-term donations and project-based philanthropy. What makes the model run by the Co-operative Bank Foundation, the social-impact arm of Co-operative Bank of Kenya, stand out is its long-term structure, alignment with the cooperative movement, and focus on measurable outcomes. Established in 2007 as a registered trust, the […]
KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Model Shows What Scalable Youth Employment Can Look Like
Youth unemployment in Africa continues to sit at the centre of economic discussions, but practical, large-scale interventions remain limited. About 57% of youth aged 15–35 are employed, with nearly 90% of those jobs in the informal sector. A further 23%, around 121 million young people, are classified as not in education, employment, or training (NEET) […]
Why Equity Group Foundation Has Become One of Kenya’s Most Structured Private-Sector Impact Models
When conversations turn to corporate social responsibility in Kenya, few institutions operate at the scale and structure of the Equity Group Holdings social arm, the Equity Group Foundation (EGF). Established in 2008, EGF is not a traditional philanthropic unit that simply distributes grants. It functions as an implementing foundation, that is, designing, managing, and scaling […]
Winners of the 26th Connected Banking Summit 2026 East Africa Edition Celebrated in Nairobi
The 26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards (East Africa Edition) convened industry leaders at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, spotlighting banks, fintech firms, and executives driving digital transformation across the region. Organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), the summit serves as a regional leadership platform for the […]
Genetec sets a new standard for enterprise physical security with Cloudlink 2210
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced Genetec Cloudlink™ 2210. Designed for complex, enterprise-scale deployments, the new cloud-managed appliance addresses the practical challenges enterprises face when adopting a cloud-managed model at scale, including cloud storage costs, support for existing devices that do not enable direct-to-cloud connectivity, and the need […]