NCBA Bank partners with Xpress Money to streamline global remittance services
Seamless money transfers for NCBA diaspora customers.
Kenya
Simbisa Brands boosts Kenyan workforce with 402 new jobs
Fast-food operator opens 15 new outlets; shifts focus to chicken and pizza
Equity Group partners with DEG to launch German desk in East Africa
The initiative will focus on enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both regions.
Equity Group's nine-month profit rises 13 percent to $317 million
Regional subsidiaries contributed 49.78 percent of the earnings, reflecting the group's successful regional diversification strategy.
Safaricom reports mixed results for H1 2025, faces challenges in Ethiopia, Kenya
East Africa's telecom giant, Safaricom, sees revenue growth but faces profitability hurdles.
Safaricom's CEO Peter Ndegwa earns $1.95 million in 2024 salary
This marks a 19.4 percent decline from last year's earnings of $2.42 million, primarily due to a 31.7 percent drop in the value of share-based awards.
NCBA and Sanlam join forces to expand Kenya's life insurance with digital funeral and education plans
NCBA Group and Sanlam Life Insurance have launched new digital life insurance plans to improve access to affordable funeral and education coverage in Kenya.
John Gachora made $1.4 million as CEO of NCBA Group last year
The total compensation for 2023 exceeded the previous year’s total reward of Ksh147.73 million ($1 million) by 25.75 percent.
Safaricom contributes $7.6 billion to Kenyan economy
Kenya’s largest telecom operator reports significant job creation and social impact.
Equity Bank secures $20 million to boost financial access in Kenya’s refugee regions
The project is designed to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses and individuals in these marginalized areas.
Acorn Holdings completes $21-million green bond repayment
This decision highlights Acorn's strong financial position and solidifies its leadership in Kenya's real estate market.
Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s stake in I&M Group surges past $36 million
The recent rally in I&M Group's shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange has significantly boosted Shah's fortune.
BasiGo secures $42 million to boost electric mobility across Sub-Saharan Africa
This investment includes $24 million in Series A equity funding and $17.5 million in debt financing.
Kenya's top banker gains $3 million in three weeks from Equity Group investment
Over the past 20 days, the market value of his stake has increased by Ksh396.21 million ($3.07 million), fueled by a robust stock performance on the NSE.
Safaricom expands M-PESA platform to Ethiopia, boosting regional financial inclusion
The move aims to strengthen regional financial inclusion and boost economic activity across borders.
NCBA opens new branch in Kenya to enhance banking services
NCBA Bank unveils a new branch to deepen local engagement and enhance financial inclusion in Kwale County of Kenya.