Kenya
Kenya: Apex Bank set to regulate super apps
The Central Bank in Kenya is looking to stabilize the country’s financial sector with a new regulatory framework The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has ...
Kenya
Kenya: Govt Moves to Enhance Cyber Security Systems to Protect Digital Economy
The government has kick-started the process of developing up-to-date cyber security strategies that are geared towards safeguarding and strengthening the country’s e-commerce and ...
Kenya
Kenya: More Kenyan borrowers are defaulting on loans, signaling a looming mass collateral seizures
As of April 2022, loan defaults in Kenya had risen to a one-year-high, with the ratio of non-performing loans jumping to 14.1% according ...
Kenya
Kenya: KCB Named Best Bank in Kenya for Sustainable Finance
KCB Bank has been named as the ‘Best Bank in Sustainable Finance in Kenya 2022’ in recognition for its efforts in creating a ...
Kenya
Kenya: Technology Can Accelerate Financial Inclusion for PWDs – Study
Innovative technology solutions have the potential to address the financial needs of people living with disabilities(PWDs) across the Middle East and Africa, according ...
Innovation
Kenya: Vertiv Signs Channel Distribution Agreement with Tech First Gulf (TFG) Covering East Africa
Vertiv will enhance TFG’s existing portfolio with its cost-efficient, high-performance power and infrastructure support solutions for edge applications Vertiv (www.Vertiv.com/en-EMEA) (NYSE: VRT), a ...
Kenya
Kenya: Korean firm to implement Nairobi smart transport system
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has partnered Korean consortium Cheil Engineering Company Limited for the design and rollout of the Sh6.5 billion ...
Kenya
Kenya: CBK Raises Base Lending Rate to 7.5%, Cites Elevated Risks to Inflation Outlook
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised the base lending rate to 7.50 per cent citing elevated inflation risks due to increased ...
Kenya
Kenya: Faulu Bank Launches New Contactless Cards With 3D Security Features
Faulu Microfinance bank has launched its new contactless card which now allows its users to tap and pay on the go. The card ...
Kenya
Kenya launches Africa’s first ICT standard for persons with disabilities
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in partnership with inABLE, has launched the first-ever Kenya Standards Accessibility-ICT products and services for persons with disabilities. According to ...