Kenya hosts the first Afro-Asia Fintech festival
The first ever Afro-Asia Fintech festival is currently ongoing at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. The festival is meant to bring together industry leaders in the financial sector, investors, [...]
Going back to the basics; Integrity in the corporate world
A survey by a US firm revealed that people place a high value on leaders who have integrity. The research conducted by Robert Half Management Resources questioned more than 1000 [...]Kenya's derivatives market an enormous win for the region
The recently launched Nairobi Securities Exchange derivatives market has been warmly received by Kenyan and regional investors. The platform was officially launched on Thursday at an event attended by executives [...]Key challenges holding back the manufacturing sector in Kenya
Kenya’s manufacturing sector aims to add 15 percent to the economy by the year 2022. Despite being an important pillar for economic growth, the sector currently contributes less than 10 [...]Consumer goods’ prices move up after an increase in the rates of excise duty
The price of consumer products such as fuel, beer, fruity drinks, cigarettes, and sugar confectioneries is set to go up after the government revised the rate of excise duty on [...]World Bank disqualifies two construction companies in East Africa
The World Bank has declared sanctions against SAI Consulting Engineering Ltd and Universal for General Construction and Trading Company for engaging in corrupt practices while working on World Bank-financed projects [...]
Kenya Banking Sector Outstanding Loans Advances Hits KSh2.5 trillion
The banking industry has recorded tremendous growth in the last 15 years. A report by Kenya Bankers Association revealed that as at the end of 2018, the amount of outstanding [...]Investment and Financial analysts body gets new leadership
The Institute of Certified Investment and Financial analysts (ICIFA) has new leadership after it elected Dr. Jonah Aiyabei as the new Chairperson during the group’s AGM on 28th June. Before [...]KPA Pension Scheme partners with Pinnacle Projects to invest in real estate
The Kenya Ports Authority pension scheme has embarked on a real estate project to construct 198 residential apartments in Nairobi's South C referred to as the Bandari Apartments. The KPA [...]KCB –National Bank union to be finalized by 25th August
National Bank has informed its shareholders that they have until the end of July to submit their offer acceptance forms for the proposed takeover by KCB bank. The takeover deal [...]CMA takes action against Insider traders Aly Khan Satchu, Kunal Kamlesh, and Andre Desimone
The Capital Markets Authority has imposed a KSh2.5 million fine on Andre DeSimone, the former CEO of Kestrel Capital, and disqualified him from holding a key role in a listed [...]FSD Kenya appoints Tamara Cook as the new CEO
FSD Kenya has appointed Tamara Cook as the new CEO to take over from David Ferrand who stepped down at the start of July. Tamara has a wealth of experience [...]
