How a 2005 Shelter Afrique loan led to Akright’s UGX1.4 billion case against Ecobank Uganda
A legal dispute involving Akright Projects Limited, Ecobank Uganda and Shelter Afrique over a UGX1.4 billion payment dates back to a USD1.5 million housing finance loan advanced to the property developer in 2005. The dispute has passed through several court proceedings over more than two decades, with the latest case ending after the High Court […]
M-PESA Ethiopia adds Awash Bank ATMs to cardless cash withdrawal service
M-PESA Ethiopia has expanded its cardless ATM cash withdrawal service through a new partnership with Awash Bank S.C., allowing customers to withdraw money from supported Awash Bank ATMs without a physical bank card. The expansion gives M-PESA customers access to cash through Awash Bank’s ATM network using the M-PESA App, extending the availability of cardless […]
How FourFront’s Short-Selling Platform Could Change Kenya’s Stock Market
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved FourFront Management, a division of Standard Investment Bank, to conduct live testing of its short-selling platform as the country introduces regulated securities lending and borrowing (SLB) to the capital markets. The six-month pilot, which began on August 1, 2026, is being conducted by FourFront Management in partnership with […]
KCB Bank and Imarisha SACCO Convene Forum on Digital Banking and ICT
KCB Bank Kenya has co-hosted a forum with Imarisha SACCO that brought together more than 80 Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) stakeholders in Kericho to discuss digital transformation, agency banking and technology adoption in the sector. The KCB SACCOs Forum, held at Sunshine Hotel, focused on how SACCOs can use information and communication technology […]
Insurance key to unlocking aircraft, engine financing in Africa -EIRS
Africa’s aviation sector is entering a period of significant expansion, but access to capital remains a major constraint for airlines seeking to grow their fleets. As demand for aircraft increases, insurance could play a critical role in giving lenders greater confidence to finance them. African fleets average around 13 years of age, and most carriers […]
Independent Analyst Firms Rank Genetec as Global Leader in Video Management Software
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that independent analyst reports from Omdia and Novaira Insights have once again ranked the company as the global market leader in video management software. Both reports show that Genetec increased its market share in 2025, reinforcing its leadership position in this multi-billion-dollar market […]
What the New Tanzania Secured Transactions Bill Means for Borrowers, Businesses and Banks
Tanzania’s Parliament has passed the Secured Transactions (Movable Property) Bill, 2026, introducing a legal framework that will allow individuals and businesses to use a wider range of movable assets to secure loans. The Bill defines the rights of lenders and borrowers in movable-asset financing and establishes a Collateral Registry within the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) […]
How to Apply for an Internship at NCBA Bank in Kenya
If you are a student or recent graduate interested in starting a career in banking, you may be wondering how to apply for an internship at NCBA Bank. NCBA Bank runs its flagship internship initiative through the NCBA Go-Getter Internship Program. The programme is designed for recent graduates and runs for 11 months, giving selected […]
How to Apply for an Internship at KCB Bank
If you are a university student looking for an internship at KCB Bank Kenya, there are two main ways you can apply. KCB Kenya recruits interns through partnerships with universities and through its online recruitment portal when internship opportunities are advertised publicly. The university partnership route is commonly used for undergraduate attachments, while the online […]
What Kenyan Banks Look for When Hiring Young Professionals
Kenya’s banking sector remains competitive for young professionals seeking entry-level positions, graduate trainee opportunities and other early-career roles. Recruitment processes increasingly assess candidates beyond academic qualifications, with banks looking at digital skills, analytical ability, commercial awareness, customer service and professional conduct. For graduates and other young professionals seeking to enter banking in Kenya, understanding the […]