The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday, September 23 gave the not to the transfer of all assets and liabilities of Access Bank (Kenya) Plc to National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK). The greenlight follows the approval by CBK on August 17, 2026, under Section 13 (4) of the...
The KRA enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones at the Eldoret International Airport averting a tax loss of KSh21.5 million. The consignment, seized following an intelligence report, was part of consolidated items that include 3000 declared units of smartphone among other items that...
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke on Monday, September 21 delivered keynote remarks at the World Bank’s “Kenya’s Digital and AI Dividend: From Promise to Practical Action” forum, highlighting the need to turn Kenya’s strong digital foundations into tangible economic and social benefits. PS Isaboke took part in the...
Stablecoin settlement firm Minisend is stepping up its Kenya expansion, targeting the country’s established mobile-money and digital payments market as it seeks to make cryptocurrency-based payments easier to use in everyday transactions. The company has been named the official payment partner for the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, which will be...
Kenyan and Chinese youth have come together in Nairobi for the inaugural Kenya Elephants Cup, using esports to promote cultural exchange while opening new opportunities for Kenya’s growing gaming industry. The Honor of Kings tournament, held on Sunday, September 20, brought together players from the two countries in a competition...
Climate advocates say Kenya’s strong renewable-energy base gives the country an opportunity to accelerate towards 100% clean electricity rather than deepen long-term dependence on fossil fuels. As communities around the world mobilise this week for a fossil-free future, climate advocates in Nairobi are calling for African governments to accelerate investment...
Nairobi, Kenya – September 21, 2026: Google hosted a hands-on workshop event at its Nairobi office, locally dubbed Tutunge na Gemini that targeted Gen Z creators, media professionals and university students. The session equipped participants with the knowledge they need to use Gemini in their day to day creative workflows;...
For Isaac John Logova, a computer was once a distant piece of technology he knew little about. His curiosity changed when he came across a mobile ICT lab operated by the Craft Silicon Foundation, bringing digital lessons to communities that would otherwise struggle to access computer training. “I was eager...
Jubilee Health Insurance has been named Best Digital Insurance Provider at the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026, recognising the company’s continued investment in digital solutions that make health insurance simpler, more accessible and more convenient for customers. The recognition reflects Jubilee Health Insurance’s ongoing efforts to transform the customer journey through...
Nairobi, Kenya, 18th September 2026: SBM Bank Kenya and Fusion Estates, the real estate arm of Fusion Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mortgage financing of up to 90% for homebuyers. The partnership seeks to attract local and diaspora investors from the United Arab Emirates, the United States,...
