The sixth edition of Pwani Innovation Week (PIW) 2025 has officially kicked off in Mombasa, bringing together youth, innovators, policymakers, and development partners to drive inclusive growth and sustainability across Kenya’s coastal region. Held under the theme “Pwani Re-Imagined: Youth Agency, Innovation & Sustainability of Coastal Economies,” this year’s forum […]
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has introduced a new unsecured digital overdraft facility called “Kamilisha”, positioning itself to compete closely with Equity Bank Kenya’s “Boostika” and Safaricom’s “Fuliza” services. According to the bank, the new product allows individuals and businesses to complete transactions even when their account balance is insufficient. […]
BNI, one of Nairobi’s most dynamic business networking communities, will host an exclusive Financial Literacy Dinner on Friday, 7th November 2025, at the Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi. Themed “Money, Money Everywhere, and Nothing in the Pocket,” the event seeks to spark open and honest conversations around financial literacy, wealth […]
Zoho, a global technology company, today announced the launch of new agentic AI features across three key product categories—collaboration, customer experience, and human resources. These new capabilities are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, automate routine tasks, and focus on higher-value work. The features are available immediately at no additional […]
October 16th, Berlin, Germany Malengo, a non-profit organization enabling international educational migration and economic empowerment for young people from East Africa, today announced it has secured $12.9 million in funding from The Shapiro Foundation. Structured as an innovative impact investment, the funding will allow Malengo to significantly expand its vocational training and […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has withdrawn the authorisation of PayU Kenya Limited as a licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP) following the company’s decision to voluntarily cease its operations in the country. In a statement, CBK said PayU, which was licensed on March 23, 2023, applied to terminate its […]
OPPO Kenya has today announced the launch of its latest addition to the A series device range, OPPO A6 Pro, in the Kenyan Market. Designed to deliver powerful performance and endurance, the A6 Pro series delivers flagship-level durability, smart performance, and long-lasting battery life. “In today’s world, smartphones have become […]
APA Microinsurance, in partnership with VisionFund Kenya—the financial empowerment arm of World Vision International—and global climate Insurtech firm IBISA, has launched two new inclusive insurance products aimed at strengthening the resilience of Kenyan households and small businesses against illness and climate shocks. The two products, AfyaCash and ClimaCash+, target Micro, […]
Kingdom Bank has announced a new financial initiative dubbed Faidi Dada, aimed at empowering women in Bungoma County to grow their businesses and achieve financial independence. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the bank said the program offers unsecured loans of up to Ksh 3 million, […]
When Tonnie Kamau first dreamed of creating his own online marketplace, he had no investors, no big office, and no team of experts behind him. What he had was determination and a simple question that wouldn’t leave his mind: “Why can’t Kenyans have an online platform that truly works for […]
