Michael Mutiga Returns to Banking as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the appointment of Michael Mutiga as the Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO, completing the lender’s leadership transition that...
Airtel Africa to Liquidate Kenya Wholesale Fibre Unit: What Happens Next?
Airtel Africa has formally initiated the process to liquidate Airtel Kenya Telesonic Limited, its wholesale fibre and data infrastructure unit, after the company generated zero...
Bank of Zambia Named 2026 AFI Financial Inclusion Innovation Award Winner
The Bank of Zambia has been named the 2026 winner of the Nestor Espenilla Jr. Financial Inclusion Innovation Award by the Alliance for Financial Inclusion...
Equity Group Joins Push to Improve Education in Kisii and Nyamira at the Gusii Education Convention
Equity Group has partnered with education sector stakeholders at the inaugural Gusii Education Stakeholders’ Convention as leaders seek to address challenges affecting learning outcomes in...
Sidian Bank Partners With Kenya Industrial Estates to Support Manufacturing MSMEs
Sidian Bank has partnered with Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) to expand access to financing and business development support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...
HFCB Kenya Unveils New Corporate Banking Platform With M-Pesa, PesaLink, RTGS
HFCB Kenya has partnered with Indian financial technology company Winjit Technologies to launch a new Corporate Mobile and Internet Banking platform targeting businesses and corporate...
Helen Nangonzi Set to Leave Absa Uganda for Stanbic Marketing Role
Helen Basuuta Nangonzi is set to leave Absa Bank Uganda and join Stanbic Bank Uganda as Head of Marketing & Communications in November 2026, according...
KCB Bank to Fund Solar, Biogas and Clean Energy Projects at Public Universities
KCB Bank Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public universities to facilitate financing for cleaner, more efficient and climate-resilient campus infrastructure. The...
Bank of Africa Tanzania Secures ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
Bank of Africa Tanzania has secured ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), adopting an internationally recognised framework for managing operational disruptions....
Mastercard Partners With Flowcart to Expand Social Commerce Payments in Kenya
Mastercard has entered a collaboration with Flowcart to enable secure card payments directly within social and conversational commerce journeys, starting with Kenya. The partnership will...