•Parliamentary Committee Grills CBK, Bankers Over Interest Rates and Financial Regulations Nairobi, Kenya| The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Dr. Kamau Thugge, faced tough scrutiny from the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning over persistently high lending rates despite recent reductions in the Central Bank Rate (CBR). The committee also raised concerns […]
Mandera County, located in Kenya’s arid northern region, has long struggled with harsh climatic conditions that pose significant challenges to both human populations and livestock. Frequent droughts, coupled with water shortages and pasture depletion, have exacerbated food insecurity, threatening the livelihoods of pastoralist communities. However, in response to these growing challenges, residents are embracing fodder […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, generosity, and inclusivity during the holy month of Ramadhan, Absa Kenya Foundation has expanded its humanitarian support by donating food and essential supplies to vulnerable families across Kenya. Through its Absa La Riba Banking team, the foundation has committed over KES 4 million to support disadvantaged communities, […]
•Alice Muiruri’s Innovation Turns Agricultural Byproducts into Sustainable Products In the heart of Kiambu County, 22-year-old Alice Muiruri, a student at Kiambu National Polytechnic, is pioneering an innovative approach to sustainability. Her project, Bagasse Super Absorbent, is transforming sugarcane byproducts into eco-friendly, biodegradable products—proving that waste can be turned into wealth. From Agricultural Waste to […]
•Wilson Maina Mwangi’s Value-Addition Breakthrough Mitigates Post-Harvest Losses for Farmers Mathioya, Murang’a County| In an innovative move to reduce post-harvest losses and maximize the economic potential of avocados, 30-year-old entrepreneur Wilson Maina Mwangi has pioneered a system that transforms raw avocados into high-value skincare oil. His initiative has provided a sustainable solution for farmers while […]
•The Move is Aimed at Strengthening Community Ties and Reinforce Commitment to Shariah-Compliant Banking In a demonstration of solidarity with the Muslim community during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Absa Bank Kenya, through its Absa LaRiba Banking division, hosted a special Iftar dinner for a segment of its customers and stakeholders in Nairobi. The event, […]
•A Strategic Investment in Burkina Faso’s Economic Future Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has inaugurated the Laongo cement factory, marking a significant step in the country’s industrial expansion. The facility, located in the commune of Ziniaré within the Plateau-Central region, is a project of the Sino Burkina Cement Industrial Company (CISINOB) and was developed […]
Mombasa, Kenya| The luxury cruise vessel Viking Sky, operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, arrived at the Port of Mombasa today on a scheduled stop, marking another milestone in Kenya’s growing cruise tourism sector. The ship, which carries 845 international passengers and a crew of 469, docked at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Berth 1 Cruise […]
•Banking Giant Strengthens Presence in Kiambu’s Thriving Economic Hub NCBA Group has officially launched its newest branch in Tatu City, Kenya’s premier Special Economic Zone (SEZ), marking a significant expansion of its presence in Kiambu County. The new branch is the seventh in the region, following the establishment of outlets in Githunguri and Limuru last […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Over the past three years, the governments of Kenya and Italy have been working collaboratively to rejuvenate Kenya’s coffee sector through the ARABIKA Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperative governance, improving coffee quality, and expanding market opportunities. With a €3 million investment from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), the project […]
