Banking
Explore the latest trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector.
- News
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…
- Business
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.
- Business
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%.
- Business
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…
- Business
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…
- News
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.
- Business
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
- Business
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.
- News
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…
- Business
KCB just opened mortgages to boda boda riders, content creators and hustlers β here’s how it actually works
KCB rolls out a 9.9% mortgage for hustlers and gig workers, with loans of KES 1M to KES 4M over…
- Business
SBM Bank backs Kenya’s EV transition with KES 1 Billion fund and a leased BYD fleet
SBM Bank launches KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility and leases five BYD plug-in hybrids through Avenue Lease.
- Opinion
DTB’s New Tap-to-Pay Wearables Quietly Solve Kenya’s Apple NFC Problem
DTB launches NFC-enabled rings and wristbands in Kenya from KES 1,200. Tap-to-pay linked to your DTB debit card.
- News
DTB & Premier Bank Kenya revive M-PESA 1Tap dream with NFC wearables for tap-and-pay
About a decade after Safaricom tried to make contactless payments mainstream with the now-defunct M-PESA 1Tap, Kenyan finance players are…
- Business
Co-op Bank to Split Into a Holding Company Structure, Paving the Way for Regional Expansion
Co-op Bank plans to convert into Co-opbank Group PLC non-operating holding company, with Co-op Bank Kenya handling banking business.
- Business
Verto Now Offers USD Accounts for Businesses Operating Between the US and Africa
Cross-border fintech Verto introduces US-dollar accounts targeting startups and businesses operating between the United States and Africa.
