Banking and FinanceFeaturedEconomic challenges not a hurdle for Kenya’s banking sector, says Central Bank of KenyaIFM CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022 The Central Bank of Kenya forecasts a 5.7% increase in growth for 2022.... Read more
FeaturedFintechKenyan digital banking startup Kwara raises $4mn to build a neobankIFM CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 10, 2021 The company’s mission is to bring modern financial services to millions of people by developing credit unions... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World launches its global wholesale e-commerce platform DUBUY.com in KenyaIFM CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 11, 2021 The launch in Kenya marks the six-month milestone since DUBUY.com first began trading operations in Rwanda... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyThe Africa Blockchain Centre raises funds to boost blockchain adoption in AfricaIFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 It will focus on six African markets which are 6 Africa markets of Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, and South Africa... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyKenya Airways signs MoU to develop futuristic aircraftWebAdminAugust 19, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 19, 2021 The carrier signed the MoU with Embraer’s Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions division... Read more
FeaturedFintechKenyan fintech Pesapal receives authorisation from the central bankWebAdminAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 The company can now run its payment gateway services in compliance with National Payment System (NPS) Act 2011... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyKenyan tech startup KOSA AI raises pre-seed funding to tackle AI-biasWebAdminJuly 26, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 26, 2021 The company enables organisations in various sectors like healthcare, HR, credit risk and insurance to deploy more inclusive technology... Read more
EconomyFeaturedKenya secures $130 mn from World Bank to fight Covid-19WebAdminJune 30, 2021 by WebAdminJune 30, 2021 This aid will help Kenya to procure more Covid-19 vaccines through the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) initiative... Read more
EconomyFeaturedKenya’s economy to grow by 5.3% in 2021 as economic activities resumeWebAdminJune 17, 2021 by WebAdminJune 17, 2021 The NCBA claims Covid-19 vaccination will prove to be a major economic policy... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareKenya signs new healthcare agreement with CubaWebAdminJune 11, 2021 by WebAdminJune 11, 2021 The latest inter-ministerial cooperation agreement will see 101 Cuban doctors traveling to Kenya to train and educate the doctors of the African nation... Read more