Driving Africa’s Digital Banking Future:Velmie & Metrocable Share Insights
Velmie, a digital banking technology partner supporting financial innovation across Africa, together with Metrocable, announced the outstanding success of Vult, Sierra Leone’s fast-growing super app...
NBK Posts Its First Profit Under Access Bank in Q3 2025
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) reported its first profit since its acquisition by Access Bank, posting a 33% increase in profit after tax in Q3...
StanChart Kenya Profit Drops Despite Improved Loan Book in Q3 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (StanChart Kenya) saw its profits decline in the third quarter of 2025, even as the bank strengthened its capital position and...
Paramount Bank Hits Sh3bn Capital Target as Compliance Deadline Nears
Paramount Bank has lifted its core capital to Sh3.118 billion after raising Sh332 million through a rights issue, placing the lender above Kenya’s new December...
How a Public Ledger Works and Why It Matters
Ever wondered how digital money moves safely without banks? The answer lies in a public ledger, a shared, tamper-proof record that anyone can access. Public...
What Virtual Assets Are and How They Are Classified
Virtual assets are digital representations of value that can be traded, transferred, or stored electronically. According to frameworks like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF),...
What Cryptocurrency Is and How It Works in Kenya
Cryptocurrency in Kenya, commonly known as “crypto,” is a type of digital or virtual currency that relies on cryptography for security. Unlike the Kenyan shilling,...
How Blockchain Technology Processes Transactions
Blockchain technology in Kenya is gaining wider use as organisations and innovators adopt secure digital systems to record, verify, and store data. The technology operates...
Understanding Soft vs Hard Credit Checks in Kenya
Credit checks play a central role in Kenya’s lending ecosystem, helping institutions evaluate repayment behaviour while giving consumers a clear view of their financial standing....
What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Refinance a Loan in Kenya
Refinancing an existing loan in Kenya, such as a mortgage, car loan, or personal loan, has become a popular option for borrowers seeking lower interest...