BAKE Awards 2026 now open for applications from content creators

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has opened submissions for the 10th anniversary edition of the…

Absa Bank supports two legs of Sunshine Development Tour

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a Ksh 4 million sponsorship for the ninth and tenth legs…

Absa Bank Kenya unveils Kenya-first mobile branch

Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled two Kenya-first service innovations-the Branch on the Move and the Service…

How Absa Kenya Foundation is empowering youth sustainability leaders

MK-Africa, the creator of the premier youth-led sustainability innovation platform, #MyLittleBigThing, has entered a strategic partnership…

Absa Bank Kenya wins overall FiRe Award 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has been declared the overall winner of the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award,…

Absa Bank Kenya scoops bank of the award

Absa Bank Kenya has been named Bank of the Year – Kenya at the 2025 Banker…

Why innovative financing is key to Africa’s food security drive

Few sectors offer Kenya as much unexplored potential as agriculture does. Despite contributing to over a…

Why organisations should make inclusion a strategic priority

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked every year on December 3rd to promote an…

Tim-Sky Media Services shines at 2024 PRSK Awards

Tim-Sky Media Services, a regional public relations and communications agency, has won the Partnership Engagement Initiative of…

EABL lists its Ksh 16.76 billion bond on Nairobi Securities Exchange

East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has listed the first tranche of its Medium-Term Note Programme, raising…

Why digital banking customers should be vigilant this festive season

The festive season is highlighted by increased spending by households and businesses. Most of the spending…

How Absa can support you to maximise on Black November deals

What started as a one-day shopping spree known as Black Friday has evolved into an extended…

Non-interest income drives Absa Bank Kenya’s profit to Ksh 16.9 billion

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a 15% increase in net earnings to Ksh 16.9 billion…

How to tailor a financial Framework for a sustainable built environment

By Zaharaa Khanbhai In Africa, a house is more than a roof over one’s head. It…

How to foster well-being at workplace while building a culture where people thrive

By Mumbi Kahindo As we move deeper into 2025, the pressures on workers globally have intensified.…

Why for MSMEs to scale, financing must meet them where they are

The key to unlocking the potential of East Africa’s small businesses lies in taking financing and…

How to build sustainable digital ventures

By Erastus Muthura The creative industry has become one of the driving forces of today’s economies.…

Absa supports Dr. John C. Maxwell’s leadership conference in Nairobi

Kenya will play host to the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 on 20 November in…

Why women in Africa are key to tech leadership

By Julius Kamau When Abigael Wambui joined our tech team earlier this year, she brought something…

How AI-powered Fintech solution for gig workers and persons with disabilities won top national honour

Four young Kenyan women, the brains behind the AI-powered fintech platform ‘Jasho-Powering Your Hustle’, are set to…

How Absa is empowering 112 women in tech as hackathon kicks off

One hundred and twelve women, aged 18-35, have been shortlisted to take part in the 30-hour hackathon themed “Future-Proofing…

Absa Bank Kenya scoops top Green Financing award

Absa Bank Kenya has been named the Best Bank in Green Financing during the Kenya Green…

Why innovative agricultural financing is key to Kenya’s growth

Smallholder farmers and agricultural micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya are the backbone of…

How Absa Bank is driving uptake of Islamic Banking in Kenya

By Sheikh Sukyan Hassan Omar The journey of Islamic Banking in Kenya began two decades ago,…

Absa employees shine at ongoing interbank games

As the workplace becomes more dynamic and complex, employee wellness has become crucial for sustained company…

Lessons from a bank partnering with SMEs in Africa

By Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa The first half of 2025 tested the resolve of many small and medium…

How business clubs are supporting Kenyan SMEs grow

Access to capital is no longer the only support that enterprises require to grow in today’s…

How Absa Bank Kenya is rewarding cash transactions

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has unveiled an initiative aimed at accelerating card usage and deepening customer…

Saved from fraudsters by a dead phone and what you can learn to protect yourself

Steve Maina glanced at his phone and thought that he was the luckiest man alive. The…

How Absa pioneered Islamic banking in Kenya 20 years ago

A push by employees, community collaborations, and a bold vision for financial inclusion is what resulted…

Why multi-stakeholder partnerships are key in transforming SMEs

By Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa Stakeholder outreach to small businesses, regulators, lobby groups, and financial partners has unveiled…

Absa pioneers Kenya’s first women-only Shariah-compliant bank account

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched La Riba Sultanah, which is Kenya’s first Shariah-compliant account designed…

Lower expenses drive up Absa’s profit to Ksh 11.68 billion

Absa Bank Kenya has reported Ksh 11.68 billion in net profit during the first six months…

Absa Bank Kenya introduces 110% Eco-Home Loan to embed sustainable practices in daily life

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has unveiled Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up to 110% financing to…

Young women to win Ksh 725,000 during October hackathon

Female university students, recent graduates, and young professionals aged 18-35 can register for a Pan-African women-in-tech…

Absa earmarks Ksh 4 billion for supporting affordable housing

Absa Bank Kenya has ring fenced Ksh 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment…

How custody services are driving relevance and transforming lives

By Timothy Ndemwa As East Africa’s financial markets continue to evolve and align with the global…

How rise of AI has created new fraud vulnerabilities for banks

By George Maracha There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in…

Absa Bank Kenya takes customer engagement to Western Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has rolled out a week-long customer engagement to Western Kenya as the lender…

How NSE investors will seamlessly trade equities on global bourses

Satrix, a provider of index-tracking investment products in South Africa, has completed the secondary listing of…

Smarter controls, smarter business: How the Absa Business Credit Card is helping MSMEs stay vigilant

In an ever-evolving business landscape, managing your business spending requires more than basic accounting. It calls…

Why Absa has opened a new branch in Kawangware

Absa Bank Kenya has opened its 87th branch in Kawangware, Nairobi County, targeting individuals, businesses, and…

Why Absa’s La Riba Timiza and La Riba Card are tailored for you

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has enhanced its Shariah-compliant banking offering by launching two products in response…

Over 2000 Absa Kenya employees engage in philanthropic initiative

Absa Bank Kenya have kicked off a two-day staff-driven initiative aimed at making a positive difference…

Absa Bank boss to chair UN Global Compact Network Kenya board

Absa Bank Kenya, Managing Director, Abdi Mohamed has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the…

How banking partnerships could support complex regional economy

By James Agin Across Sub-Saharan Africa, businesses are navigating an economic environment shaped by evolving global…

The role of finance in environmental stewardship

By Charles Wokabi In 2017, Kenya made global headlines by enacting one of the world’s strictest…

Why Kenya’s budget 2025/2026 is a test for household-centered banking

The 2025/2026 national budget has drawn attention for its potential to influence household finances in Kenya.…

How AI is revolutionizing traditional banking roles

By Hartnell Ndungi Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an incredible rate, leading to the invention…

How Absa Bank has enhanced transaction efficiency for MSMEs

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are set for improved transactional efficiency and expense tracking following…