Asset ManagementFeaturedKenyan startup Koa looks to digitise the asset management industryPritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 8, 2021 Its mobile application allows users to save and invest their money in local mutual funds... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceNigerian insurtech Curacel secured $450,000 in pre-seed funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The funding was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingPort operations at Mombasa will not be disrupted: KPAPritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 The port's operations will continue round the clock, according to the KPA Managing Director... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenyan banking startup Tanda announces expansion after funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 The startup plans to expand regionally as well as to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania... Read more
AviationFeaturedKenya Airways posts a historic loss of $330 mn for 2020Pritam BordoloiMarch 24, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 24, 2021 Reportedly, the carrier is awaiting a $91 mn bailout package... Read more
EconomyFeaturedKenya-US to resume talks on a bilateral trade agreementWebAdminMarch 3, 2021 by WebAdminMarch 3, 2021 Talks between the two nations were on hold due to the US Presidential election... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAbsa Bank Kenya to roll out 60 tech projects for Sh1.6 bnInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 16, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 16, 2021 The 60 new technology projects will be aimed at improving customer experiences... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenya plans to switch its base currency to bitcoinInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 15, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 15, 2021 The central bank governor believes that bitcoin could actually help to fight the depreciating shilling... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenya seeks to tighten regulatory reign over digital paymentsInternational Finance Business DeskFebruary 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskFebruary 2, 2021 t Safaricom controls 98% of the country’s mobile money market, while Airtel Money and other money providers account for just 1.2%... Read more