Banking
Explore the latest trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector.
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KCB and KDF Launch a 4% Mortgage Scheme for 50,000 Soldiers. Here’s How It Actually Works
KCB and KDF launch a 4% mortgage scheme for over 50,000 soldiers. We explain the rate, the terms and the…
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Ex-Safaricom’s Michael Mutiga Named Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO
Stanbic Bank Kenya has named Safaricom's Michael Mutiga as its new CEO, effective 1 August, pending Central Bank approval.
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Ghana to Afghanistan: Visa Pay Reaches More Banks and Fintechs Through One Software Kit
Visa expands Visa Pay to 11 markets across Africa and Central Asia via an SDK, but Kenya is notably absent.
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Absa, Unilever launch KES 4 billion distributor financing plan
Absa and Unilever launch a KES 4 billion programme lending distributors up to KES 10 million unsecured via Wezesha Stock.
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Co-op Bank Is About to Turn Kenyan Traders’ Phones Into Card Machines. It Won’t Replace M-Pesa
Co-op Bank is set to launch Visa Accept in Kenya, turning traders' phones into card terminals. Here is what changes.
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KCB Fired 94 Staff for Fraud Since 2024. Strong Discipline, or a Warning Sign?
KCB has fired 94 staff over fraud in two years (60 in 2025, 34 in 2024). The bank says its…
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Ghana International Bank names Ian Greenstreet CEO, pending UK regulatory approval
Ghana International Bank appoints Ian Greenstreet as CEO, pending UK regulatory approval. He succeeds Dean Adansi, whose abrupt departure the…
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NCBA Shareholders Have Until 10 July to Decide on Nedbank
NCBA shareholders can tender at KES 105 until 10 July. Here's the premium, the cash-versus-Nedbank-shares choice, and what's still pending.
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I&M Group Posts KES 5 Billion Q1 2026 Profit as Bad Loans Fall 33%
I&M Group's Q1 2026 profit rose 19% to KES 5 billion, with bad loans down 33% and customers up 42%.
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The New “Royalty” Rule That Could Tax Visa, Mastercard and Every Card Swipe in Kenya
In December 2025, Kenya’s highest court handed banks a win they had chased for over a decade. The Supreme Court…
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KCB Group Q1 2026 Profit Climbs 15% to KES 24.4 Billion as Regional Push and Digital Lending Carry the Quarter
KCB Group's Q1 2026 pre-tax profit hit KES 24.4 billion as mobile lending, regional subsidiaries, and improved asset quality drove…
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KCB is the latest, and largest, bank to join Pesalink’s industry-wide flat KES 20 pricing. Transfers under KES 1,000 are now free.
KCB joins Pesalink's flat KES 20 pricing for transfers above KES 1,000, with smaller sends free, pressuring rivals.
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EADB Sets Aside USD 13 Million for Youth and Women-Led Businesses as Rwanda Takes Over Leadership
East African Development Bank launches USD 13 million fund for women, youth entrepreneurs as Rwanda's Murangwa takes Governing Council chair
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Stanbic Bank Kenya Q1 2026 Profit Hits KES 3.5 Billion as Deposits Cross KES 400 Billion
Stanbic Bank Kenya's Q1 2026 net profit grew 5% to KES 3.5 billion as customer deposits crossed KES 400 billion.
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Old Mutual Rolls Out Nationwide Financial Wellness Drive for Kenyan SMEs and Households
Old Mutual Kenya launches a nationwide financial wellness drive across eight towns offering free advisory clinics for SMEs and households…
