Mrs. Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade Appointed AfDB Senior Vice President
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has appointed Mrs. Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade as the institution's new Senior Vice President, effective October 4, 2024. Mrs. Akin-Olugbade, a...
Standard Chartered Introduces Global Investment Products for Kenyan Investors
Standard Chartered Bank has introduced a range of foreign currency investment products designed for investors seeking to diversify beyond local markets. The bank has added...
ABSA Launches the Absa Kenya Foundation
Absa Bank Kenya has launched the Absa Kenya Foundation in an effort to accelerate socio-economic impact. The Foundation will focus on four key programmatic pillars:...
NCBA Partners with NALA Payments to Strengthen Remittance Services to Africa
NCBA Bank has partnered with global fintech company NALA in an effort to improve cross-border payments in Africa. NALA, which specializes in remittance services in...
How to Get Started with the MCo-op Cash Business Plus Loan
The MCo-op Cash Business Plus Loan is a mobile loan that offers up to Ksh 1 million, repayable over a period of up to 6...
I&M Bank Launches Buy Now Pay Later Service
I&M Bank, in partnership with Craft Silicon’s Spotit platform, has launched a new AI-powered ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ loan service for its existing customers. The...
Bank Lending Rates in Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) made a move in August by reducing its benchmark interest rate from 13% to 12.75%. This decision was a...
Absa Pay: A tap-to-pay Feature by Absa Bank Set to Revolutionize Online Payments
ABSA Bank has launched Absa Pay, a new payment platform aimed at streamlining online shopping by allowing you to quickly and securely make payments at...
Absa Kenya Partners with Visa to Launch Kenya’s First Metallic Infinite Card
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to launch Kenya's first metallic Infinite card. This premium card offering is designed to cater to the exclusive...
CBE Partners with Visa to Launch First Egypt Fraud Combating Forum
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has partnered with Visa to host the inaugural Egypt Fraud Combating Forum, marking the first time a central bank...