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IFC’s Fintech Fund to Work with Metropol for Africa’s Creative Economy
June 21, 2024
IFC’s Fintech Fund to Work with Metropol for Africa’s Creative Economy
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is spearheading the development of a high-tech/fintech fund dedicated to nurturing the African creative economy.…
Metropol CRB CEO Kipyakwai Applauds Tala’s Data-Driven Approach to Financial Inclusion on 10th Anniversary
June 20, 2024
Metropol CRB CEO Kipyakwai Applauds Tala’s Data-Driven Approach to Financial Inclusion on 10th Anniversary
The financial landscape has over the years evolved in Kenya, and at the forefront of this transformation is Tala. This…
U.S Companies Flee Nigeria, But Asian and Turkish Firms Are Stepping In
June 19, 2024
U.S Companies Flee Nigeria, But Asian and Turkish Firms Are Stepping In
As US and Europe-based multinationals exit Nigeria, Asian and local companies are stepping in to fill the void. Last week,…
Kimani Kuria: How I received Ksh.186,000 From Angry Kenyans
June 19, 2024
Kimani Kuria: How I received Ksh.186,000 From Angry Kenyans
Kimani Kuria, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Finance Committee revealed he received a total of Ksh.186,000 from Kenyans…
What it Means as Treasury Proposes to Turn Housing Levy Into  Deductible Tax
June 18, 2024
What it Means as Treasury Proposes to Turn Housing Levy Into  Deductible Tax
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndung’u revealed new measures during a budget reading session on Thursday, June 13, 2024, and in…
Key Items That Have Been Removed From Finance Bill, 2024
June 18, 2024
Key Items That Have Been Removed From Finance Bill, 2024
The Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group made adjustments to the Finance Bill for 2024/2025 at a media briefing on Tuesday morning,…
Finland Invests 12 Million Euros to Boost Trade Efficiency in Africa
June 18, 2024
Finland Invests 12 Million Euros to Boost Trade Efficiency in Africa
The Finnish Government has announced 12 million Euros to TradeMark Africa (TMA) to boost trade efficiency in Africa. This investment…
U.K Gives Kenya Ksh.82 Million for Green Infrastructure Projects
June 14, 2024
U.K Gives Kenya Ksh.82 Million for Green Infrastructure Projects
The United Kingdom has announced a Ksh.82 million cash for Kenya. The funds will go into green infrastructure projects –…
Fuel Prices in Kenya Drop Significantly in Latest EPRA Review
June 14, 2024
Fuel Prices in Kenya Drop Significantly in Latest EPRA Review
Kenyan motorists are set to enjoy reduced fuel prices following the latest review by the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority…
Treasury to Borrow Ksh.596.8 Billion to Finance Ksh.3.92 Trillion Budget
June 14, 2024
Treasury to Borrow Ksh.596.8 Billion to Finance Ksh.3.92 Trillion Budget
Kenyan government has revealed its intention to borrow Ksh.263 billion from the domestic market as part of its strategy to…