Nigeria’s Access Bank acquires National Bank of Kenya in its second Kenyan acquisition | #nigeria’s Access Bank

Economics and Trade

Nigeria’s Access Bank acquires National Bank of Kenya in its second Kenyan acquisition

Access Bank will acquire the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the KCB Group, its second acquisition of a Kenyan bank in under five years. The acquisition comes after a move to acquire Sidian Bank fell through in 2023.

Banks face steep fines in terror financing war. | #banks face steep fines

Economics and Trade

Banks face steep fines in terror financing war.

Kenya has been found to have little understanding of terrorism financing, many times confusing it with terrorism.

CaskX Founder Jeremy Kasler On The Future Of Bourbon Investing. | #bourbon Investing.

Science and Technology

CaskX Founder Jeremy Kasler On The Future Of Bourbon Investing.

Everyone is bullish on bourbon these days. Largely ignored and forgotten a few decades ago, America’s homegrown spirit is heralded nowadays as one of the leaders in the premiumization movement transforming the spirits industry

South Sudan Dumps Over 400 Containers in Mombasa Over Ksh46,550 New Levy. | #south Sudan Dumps

Economics and Trade

South Sudan Dumps Over 400 Containers in Mombasa Over Ksh46,550 New Levy.

Over 400 containers are stuck at the Port of Mombasa following the South Sudan government’s decision to introduce a USD350 (Ksh46,550) Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.

Seven Kenyan universities named among top 100 in Africa. | #seven Kenyan universities

Education

Seven Kenyan universities named among top 100 in Africa.

Top 100 universities in Africa ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence," EduRank said.
The top 10 universities in Africa were the University of Cape Town, the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Stellenbosch, among oth

South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub | #south Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub

Economics and Trade

South Sudan Rising to Be Africa’s Petroleum Hub

Explore South Sudan's rich oil resources as it aims to become Africa's leading oil export hub. Witness the unveiling of Nile Petroleum Corporation's latest building, marking a significant milestone in the nation's development.

50 Kenyans Pen Letter to Suluhu Over Licenses Breaking 30-Year Agreement | #50 Kenyans Pen Letter to Suluhu Over Licenses

News and Politics

50 Kenyans Pen Letter to Suluhu Over Licenses Breaking 30-Year Agreement

50 high-profile environmental conservationists led by Dr Paula Kahumbu have penned a letter protesting Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's decision to issue four new trophy-hunting licenses.

M-Pesa Signs International Money Transfer Deal With Onafrique For Ethiopia Remittances | #m-Pesa Signs International Money Transfer

Economics and Trade

M-Pesa Signs International Money Transfer Deal With Onafrique For Ethiopia Remittances

Safaricom’s M-Pesa has signed an international money transfer agreement with digital payments network Onafriq to help streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia.

The most innovative companies in music for 2024 | #the most innovative companies

Entertainment

The most innovative companies in music for 2024

Why Atlantic Records, SoundCloud, Creem, and TuneCore are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in music for 2024.

Kilimani Tenant Displays His Dark Bedroom, Office During Day Time: "Ni Kama Pipeline | #kilimani Tenant Displays

Economics and Trade

Kilimani Tenant Displays His Dark Bedroom, Office During Day Time: "Ni Kama Pipeline

Rogue developers have flouted zoning by-laws, turning once prestigious Nairobi estates into congested residential areas Some of the affected neighbourhoods include Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington estates A resident showed his dark house during the day, with many comparing it to Pipeline