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Visa, Citi, Cellulant team up for a new card
Visa and Citi have launched Citi Optimized Pay, a card payment solution developed with Cellulant. The platform, powered…
NCBA allocates KES 12m to student scholarships
NCBA has allocated KES 12 million to over 150 students through various partners as part of its KES…
NCBA publishes first impact disclosure report in Africa
NCBA Group has published its first Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID) report, becoming the first African financial institution…
Kenya cuts lending rate to 11.75%, urges banks to reduce interest rates
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has slashed interest rates by 75 basis points to 11.75% and is…
Premier Bank, Mastercard launch Shari’ah compliant payment solutions in Kenya
The cards align with Islamic values and provide financial services for individuals and businesses.
NMB-Mastercard partnership brings QR PBL to Tanzania
This technology allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to accept card payments through QR codes or secure links, thus removing the need for physical point-of-sale (POS) devices.
NCBA opens two new branches in Limuru and Githunguri
NCBA Bank has launched two new branches in Limuru and Githunguri, bringing the total number of branches in…
We need more digital and innovative financial solutions for MSMEs beyond credit
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing significantly to innovation and economic…
EIB Global injects €25 million to promote sustainable growth of African businesses
European Investment Bank (EIB Global) recently injected €25 million into Amethis Fund III, bolstering the pan-African fund’s efforts…
CitiBank awarded the best bank at the 2024 Think Business Banking Awards
Mr. Kariuki Ngugi, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, was named CEO of the Year, and Lucy Kagia received the Outstanding Young Banker award.