After Safaricom, Kenyan lenders angle for Ethiopia’s 120m market

Safaricom’s grand entry into Ethiopia has bolstered hopes of Kenyan banks gaining a foothold in the country’s market of 120 million people…

Nairobi approves Sh12b budget to settle pending bills

Nairobi County Assembly has approved a second Sh12 billion supplementary budget for pending bills and statutory…

Safaricom shares hit record high on Ethiopian expansion

Safaricom has recorded the highest share price since listing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), on news that…

Competitions Authority orders bread makers to show weight of loaf

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has ordered bread makers to print weight, expiry date, and…

Safaricom’s share price hits new high after Ethiopia win

Safaricom’s share price hit a new high of Ksh.41.75 at the close of trading on Monday…

Maersk set to deploy more ships to Lamu

Maersk, the Denmark-based shipping giant, says it is ready to deploy regular vessels to Lamu Port if required.…

Yatani to take control of key transport agencies

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani will take over the financial and management control of cash-rich parastatals…

Africa’s richest countries

Africa remains a powerhouse in the production of natural resources and innovation, despite the social and…

Equity begins selection process for 2021 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholarships

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has commenced the selection process for the 2021 Wings to Fly scholarship…

Ethiopia awards landmark telco licence to Safaricom

Safaricom’s entry into Ethiopia has been confirmed after the Ethiopian government awarded an operating license to…