Total Cost of Keeping Money in a Kenyan Bank (Fees Breakdown)
Kenyan bank customers face a wide range of costs for holding and transacting with money, with fees varying depending on the institution and account type....
Top Money Market Funds in Kenya to Watch in 2026
Kenya’s money market funds entered 2026 with returns that continue to exceed short-term government securities, even as Treasury bill rates stabilize and policy conditions remain...
How the DTB EBB Platform Could Digitize East Africa’s Tea Trade
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) officially launched its DTB EBB platform, a digital solution developed in partnership with the East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA) to...
Can Uganda’s Universal Loan Checker Reduce Mobile Money Loan Defaults?
Bank of Uganda data shows microloan defaults in the country increased from 16% in 2017 to more than 22% by 2021. By late 2024 and...
M-PESA Gains Ground but Trails Telebirr in Ethiopia’s Mobile Money Market
M-PESA Ethiopia reached 5 million 90-day active customers this week, marking its fastest period of user growth since entering the market in August 2023. Activity...
Why are Kenyan farmers turning to alternative financing instead of banks?
Kenya’s agricultural financing sector is undergoing a stress test as formal bank lending declines, prompting farmers to turn to faster and more flexible funding channels....
“Don’t Delegate Your Money”: How Ndindi Nyoro Picks Stocks on the NSE
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. When Ndindi Nyoro talks about...
NCBA Rate Hike Explained
NCBA Bank Kenya has announced a significant increase in their lending rates from 16.50% p.a. to 17.50% р.а. effective May 21st, 2024. Additionally, United States...
Sanlam Kenya’s No-Dividend Streak Continues for The 10th Year
Sanlam Kenya PLC shareholders will continue to face a decade of disappointment as the company extends its streak of no dividends for another year. The...
Common Mistakes You Should Avoid When Taking Out a Loan
Taking out a loan can be a smart financial move, helping you consolidate debt, finance a major purchase, or cope with unexpected expenses. But navigating...