4G Capital -Promoting Sustainable Development through ESG-Aligned Lending Practices
4G Capital is a financial institution that focuses on providing responsible and inclusive lending solutions to micro and small businesses in emerging markets. The company operates with a unique approach [...]
CBK Accepts Bids Worth KSh 18.5B in June T-Bonds Tap Sale
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) accepted bids worth KSh 18.552 billion in the June 2023 Treasury Bonds tap sale. Bids received during this sale amounted to KSh 18.560 billion out [...]
SBDC Rafiki AI Chatbox for SMEs launched in Kenya
SBDC Rafiki, an advanced AI chatbot designed to empower small businesses, has been launched in Kenya. SBDC Rafiki is a digital advisor that offers 24/7 support, tailored advice, and crucial [...]KRA Processes Over 5.4 M Tax Returns As June Deadline Looms
Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) had received over 5.4 Million tax records as at 28th June as more Kenyan taxpayers rushed to beat the 30th June deadline set for submission of returns. [...]EPRA Unearths Fuel, LPG Malpractices
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified and punished crooks in the oil and gas industry putting lives of many Kenyans at risk and creating unhealthy competition. During [...]
CBK Collects KSh 5.5 Billion from Week's T-Bills Auction
Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) collected bids worth KSh 5.52 billion at this week’s Treasury Bills auction out of the KSh 24 billion offered. The most attractive instrument was the 91-day [...]Safaricom Appoints Wim Vanhelleputte as CEO For Ethiopian Market
Safaricom has appointed Wim Vanhelleputte as the new Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia effective 1 September. He replaces Anwar Soussa who will be exiting the company end of [...]Kenya Listed among ‘Big 5’ Wealth Markets in Africa Report
Kenya is ranked among the ‘Big 5’ wealth markets in Africa, in a group that is led by South Africa followed by Egypt, Nigeria then Kenya as the 4th and [...]GPI Survey: Economies At Risk From Violence
Economies across the world are likely to be hit hard further if adequate measures are not put in place to tame increasing levels of violence emanating from either internal or [...]ICIFA Launches College for Investment and Finance Professionals
The Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (icifa) has launched a College to provide professional investment and finance education. The College targets students and practitioners who wish to attain [...]CBK Raises Key Benchmark Rate to 10.50%
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), through its top policy-making organ-the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has revised upwards the benchmark base lending rate from 9.50% to 10.50%. This monetary tightening [...]Local Content Quota Aired By Broadcasters’ Dip
Compliance with the minimum local content requirements set by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to broadcasters is on the decline, an industry quarterly survey shows. During the third quarter [...]
