Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank CEO Dies in helicopter crash
The tragic incident of Herbert Wigwe's untimely death in a helicopter crash has sent shockwaves through both the Nigerian and international communities. As the Group...
What You Need to Know About CBK’s Recent Base Lending Rate Hike
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced a significant adjustment in its base lending rate, increasing it from 12.5% to 13%, marking the highest...
UBA Kenya Welcomes Ms. Mary Mulili as New MD/CEO
UBA Kenya has announced the appointment of Ms. Mary Mulili as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, on January 31, 2024l. This marks...
A Deep Dive into the Sh100 Billion Pension Fund Deal with NCBA, Co-op, and Stanbic Bank
NCBA Group Plc, Cooperative Bank (Co-op), and Stanbic Bank have secured a deal to jointly manage over Sh100 billion in pension contributions for the Public...
Sidian Bank’s Strategic Move: Relocation to MKU Towers in Nairobi CBD
Sidian Bank has announced the relocation of its Moi Avenue branch in Nairobi CBD from Guilders Building to MKU Towers on January 29, 2024. This...
Equity Bank’s Boostika Hits Market To Rival Fuliza
Equity Bank has unveiled Boostika, a real-time overdraft facility allowing customers to access short-term credit with a limit of Sh100 to Sh100,000. This initiative is...
Understanding Central Bank of Kenya’s Decision To Reject Sh12 billion Bond Bids
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has made headlines by rejecting bids worth Sh12 billion in the January treasury bond sale. The rejection comes against...
Understanding Barclays Bank 2023 Layoffs Impacting 5000 Employees Worldwide
In 2023, Barclays Bank undertook a significant cost-cutting initiative, reducing its global workforce by 5,000 employees. The strategy, involving redundancies and leaving vacancies unfilled,...
Kiwipay challenges Ecobank in Kenya’s dynamic digital duel
A legal tussle has unfolded between kiwipay kenya limited and four foreign firms—Futuregate Labs Ltd (Cyprus), A&M Le Mont Venture Ltd (Cyprus), Airwallet Payments (Singapore),...
Equity Bank Kenya’s Financial Triumph in Climate Financing: Decoding the CAFI 2023 Awards
Equity Bank has been recognized as the leading global performer in the 2023 Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) Awards for Climate Reporting by...