BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered extends Sh650 bn in financing for businessesInternational Finance Business DeskJune 23, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 23, 2020 The loan extension will allow businesses to cope with the pandemic's impact... Read more
BankingFeaturedAbsa Bank restructures over 50,000 loan facilities for KenyansInternational Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 15, 2020 Absa Bank's restructuring is part of its commitment to protect customers from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasPetroleum dealers in Africa hoard fuel productsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 11, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 10, 2020June 11, 2020 The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has issued a warning with financial penalties, jail terms and permanent revocation of licences... Read more
FeaturedForexKenya’s forex reserves reach Sh$9.26 billionInternational Finance Business DeskJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Kenya's local currency has strengthened against regional and international currencies... Read more
BankingFeaturedNCBA Bank develops rationalisation strategy to merge branchesInternational Finance Business DeskJune 9, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 9, 2020 With this decision, NCBA Bank's number of branches in Kenya will reduce to 68... Read more
FeaturedFinanceKenya ranks second in Africa for best pension systems: ReportInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 In this context, South Africa is leading the continent and ranks 44 globally... Read more
AviationFeaturedKenya Airways records a 12% increase in revenue for 2019Pritam BordoloiJune 1, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 1, 2020 This is attributed to the expansion of the network, improved passenger, cargo, ancillaries, and other revenue streams... Read more
FeaturedFintechAfrica’s is booming with an increased number of fintechsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020 According to the International Monetary Fund, the continent's informal economy is conducive to startups with a pool of unbanked and underbanked population... Read more
FeaturedForexIMF lends $739 mn to Kenya; foreign reserve rises 9%International Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020 The country's usable foreign exchange reserves increased to $8,532 mn as of May 14... Read more
FeaturedFinanceOkolea International restructures loans for 40,000 clientsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 Clients can receive up to Sh1 mn loans instantly into their banks accounts using the app... Read more