The Role of Fintech Partnerships in Kenyan Banking
Kenya’s banking landscape has undergone a rapid transformation driven by fintech-bank partnerships. Known as “Silicon Savannah,” the country has become a leading fintech hub in...
A History of Digital Banking in Kenya: From ATMs to Mobile Apps
The evolution of digital banking in Kenya spans more than a century, tracing a path from early banking halls to today’s mobile-first financial ecosystem. It...
Banks with the Best Customer Service in Kenya
As the world marks Customer Service Week from October 1-7, it's a timely reminder of the pivotal role exceptional service plays in building trust and...
How Salary Advance Loans Work in Kenyan Banks
Salary advance loans, sometimes called salary loans or cash advances, are short-term, unsecured loans designed for salaried employees who need quick access to money before...
StanChart Pension Scandal? Retirees Say Their Benefits Don’t Add Up
The StanChart pension scandal has now escalated internationally, with retirees petitioning the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to intervene in their long-running dispute against Standard...
Co-operative Bank Wins Product Innovation Award at Eighth Annual Global SME Finance Awards
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been recognized for its innovative approach to serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the Eighth Annual Global SME Finance...
The Untold Story of the Bond Platform CBK Doesn’t Want
Kenya’s government raises hundreds of billions each year through treasury bonds, but behind the scenes, a battle is simmering over who should control how those...
Local Investors Sweep In as Diamond Trust Bank Walks Away from Burundi
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced plans to exit the Burundian market by selling its majority shareholding in Diamond Trust Bank Burundi to a consortium...
BoU Bets on SupTech to Restore Confidence After Cyber Breaches and Scandals
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has taken a major step in modernizing financial oversight with the launching of the E-Supervision (SupTech) Project. The initiative comes...
Inside the Sidian Shake-Up: What William Byaruhanga’s Entry Means for Centum and Other Shareholders
William Byaruhanga acquisition in Sidian Bank has shifted the lender’s ownership structure after the former Ugandan Attorney General bought a 14.63% stake valued at Sh1.03...