Corporate News

East African Portland Cement Company (EAPC), was directed by Kenyan lawmakers on Tuesday to repurchase its shares from Swiss Multinational Holcim. This parliamentary instruction came after Holcim sought to exit and agreed...

Commercial lender, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Plc, has issued a profit warning, forecasting a 25% drop in net earnings for the year ending 31 December 2025, compared to the year ended 31...

Dr. James Mwangi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Equity Bank Group, seeks to widen the banks operations by entering into the Ethiopian market.

Energy firm TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC has recorded a 17% growth in after-tax profit to KES 1.1 billion in the six months ended June 2025 from KES 938.5 million in the same...

Regional Insurance solutions provider Jubilee Holdings Ltd has recorded a 21.7% increase in net earnings to KES 3.1 billion in the six months ended June 2025, on the back of increased insurance...

  Listed tyre manufacturing and property investment firm Sameer Africa PLC  has reported a 20.4% decline in net earnings for the first half of 2025 to KES 86.7 million despite a 14.3%...

  Transport and logistics company, Express Kenya Ltd has reported a reduced loss for the first half of 2025, reflecting improved performance compared to the same period last year. The firm reported...

Kenya Mortgage Refinance Plc has reported a decline in profits, as a result of, among other factors, a rise in funding costs which can be attributed by the rise on interest expense...

Listed lender Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has recorded a 21% decline in after-tax profit to KES 8.1 billion in the first six months ended June 30, 2025, down from KES 10.2 billion...

Housing finance company limited has been reinstated to a mid peer bank following growth in its market share to 1%, underpinned by capital injection by shareholders through a rights issue that raised...

Co-operative Bank Group has recorded 8.4% growth in net profit to KES 14.1 billion in the year ended June 30, 2025, mainly supported by a robust growth in interest and non-interest income....

BAT KENYA STRONG RESULTS DESPITE TOUGH TIMES In the first half of 2025, the company did well despite the economic challenges. There were issues to deal with inflation, tough market conditions and...

In June 2025, BAT Kenya made deliberate pricing decisions to keep select products affordable, balancing consumer needs with profitability

WPP Plc, global leader in marketing communications, has announced a key change in its board of directors on July 31, 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s leadership evolution. Cindy Rose...

Eaagads Limited showed its strength and focus by achieving steady growth for the year ending 31 March 2025. Despite challenges such as global economic uncertainty, changing exchange rates, and climate-related issues affecting...

NCBA, in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), has today hosted a CEOs breakfast forum, themed “Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Chain Financing” in Nairobi. NCBA Group Director Corporate...

Kenya Leather Development Council CEO Dr. Isaack Noor, reiterated the government’s commitment to creating an enabling investment climate in the new partnership with Equity Bak.

As part of its Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan, Equity Group is redirecting liquidity equivalent to 2% of the region’s GDP toward the private sector, targeting critical value chains in agriculture, manufacturing,...

Equity Group Holdings Plc Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, emphasized the Group’s ability to navigate the challenging global economic landscape while maintaining financial flexibility.

Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Kropac, noted that the investment will “trascend traditional connectivity” by “powering advanced digital services,

HF Group's growth was primarily driven by a 46% increase in net interest income, reflecting improved lending activity and favorable interest rate dynamics.

Absa Bank Kenya's total revenues closed at KES 15.8 billion, impacted by a marginal decline in funded income to KES 11.3 billion and an 11% drop in non-funded income

Equity Group and AGF remain committed to working collaboratively to ensure that this enhanced facility delivers measurable value to the region’s MSMEs

Sanlam has been making strides in improving its financial performance ahead of this rights issue. In 2024, the company reported a profit after tax of KES 1.05 billion

The platform is exclusive and tailored to provide top-tier customers with unmatched benefits across Safaricom’s key products and services.

Bank of Kigali (BK), Rwanda's leading financial institution on Friday released their financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The bank demonstrated strong growth and resilience, driven by strategic...

CIC Insurance Group’s decision to hold its dividend steady at KES 0.13 per share has raised eyebrows among shareholders.

All of HF Group's subsidiaries (HFC, HFDI, and HFBI) remained profitable in FY2024 according to the financial results released by the lender today.

Equity Group posted a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of KES 60.7 billion, marking a 17% increase from the previous year.

I&M Group PLC reported exceptional financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with significant growth across key metrics despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. The Group’s resilience and strategic focus...

Diamond Trust Bank Group (DTB) has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, showcasing robust performance and strategic growth across its operations in East Africa. The Group's...

In FY2024, NCBA Group achieved notable operational milestones across its business segments, reflecting its strong financial performance.

Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) on Tuesday posted a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance for the Financial Year ending December 31, 2024. The airline posted a profit after tax of KES 5.4...

Riverbank Solutions has been a trusted partner of KCB since 2013, providing agency banking solutions.

NCBA last evening hosted an exclusive dinner at Allen Hotel, Kapsabet, Nandi County, to reaffirm its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Nandi County’s economy is largely driven by...

Adverse weather conditions and foreign currency fluctuations, coupled with Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, occasioned a difficult trading environment for listed superfoods producer Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ)  last year, leading to...

After a five-year hiatus, Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a significant milestone for the national carrier. The suspension, which began in July 2020, was...

HF Group Plc has continued to demonstrate the success of its transformation strategy with an impressive 105% surge in profit after tax to KES 483 million in Q3 2024. This remarkable performance...

Uber and Safaricom Plc have today launched a partnership that will see riders across Kenya pay for trips through M-PESA.

In 2020, Sama became the first AI data labeling company to receive B Corp Certification, formally committing to create a positive impact for employees, communities, customers, and the planet.

KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo said this platform will guarantee speed, affordability, and reliability of transactions, effectively boosting intra-African trade and payments.

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia added close to 3 million customers and built a distributor network of over 114 outlets

Equity has also continued to deliver efficiency, convenience and flexibility to its customers by investing in the development of innovative digital solutions and products that meet customers’ evolving lifestyles.

Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported an impressive KES 9.1 billion after-tax profit, marking a 26% growth from the previous year

KCB Group Plc has also significantly cut its carbon footprint by 11.25% in its premises across the six countries it operates in, on a deliberate push to reduce carbon emissions from its...

Zenz Technologies will be in charge of implementing a revenue management system for Kenya Airways as the airline maintains optimal operations as markets reopen following the pandemic.

According to Centum's annual report, the MSP portfolio of cash securities, which is managed by Centum's asset management subsidiary Nabo Capital, returned 14% during the period, up from 13.1% in 2021.

NCBA Bank Tanzania is now shifting its focus to serving large corporations while closing excess branches in specific locations.

Kenya airways reported a Kes 9.88 billion half-year loss, which was less than the Sh11.48 billion loss reported in the same period last year.

Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert has been appointed as the new  Chairperson of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) for a three-year term, replacing Jimi Kariuki. The appointment announced through a gazette notice dated July 5,...

The study offers an opportunity for the tax contribution of the Kenya banking sector to be quantified and analyzed so that policymakers can assess whether the operating environment is supportive of the...

Once completed, this acquisition will complement KCB Group’s regional footprint with an asset base of Kes. 1.5 Trillion (USD 12.6 billion) and is expected to strengthen the Group’s Retail and Corporate banking...

John Ngumi is currently the Board Chair of the Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), a position he has served since August 7, 2020.

The Officer Commanding Mumias Police Station be and is hereby ordered to facilitate the safe return of all vandalized and looted assets of Mumias Sugar Company in accordance with these orders

EABL delivered a strong beer performance, up 27 percent, aided by the beer recovery in Kenya. The Group’s spirits category was up 26 percent, boosted by a 27 percent growth in mainstream...

Rose Mambo, the former  CEO at Central Depository & Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has been appointed by the board of directors Airtel money the chairperson of the board of directors.

It will be delivered through a hybrid approach including classroom learning, mentorship, and internships for the experiential part of the learning from Safaricom and its partners in the program.

KCB Bank’s new interest rates are currently the highest compared to the average industry interest rates on fixed deposit accounts that now stand at 6.61 percent with savings accounts that have declined...

Centum Investment Company Plc shareholders are set for a Kes 391 million dividend payout, marking a 77% increase in dividend payout compared to the Kes 219 million paid in the previous year.

John Musunga, Managing Director for Kenya Breweries Limited affirmed the company's commitment to helping the government reach and surpass its target.

The Ndoto Zetu Initiative by Safaricom Foundation has reached close to 3 million Kenyans since its inception in 2019.

NALA and Equity Bank are changing the paradigm of financial tools across the region by providing fair and transparent services to empower people with control over their finances.

BAT Kenya’s gross revenue increased by 8 percent to Kes 21.9 billion serving as a buffer to the increased operational costs and higher taxes during the period.

Safaricom PLC launched the Safaricom Engineering Community in a two-day inaugural summit dubbed Decode last week.

Airtel and Telkom customers can now pay into Safaricom's MPESA pay bill numbers after the successful launch of the second phase of mobile merchants' interoperability. The service that was launched today will...

Local non-bank financial services provider Sanlam Kenya has launched Flexi Hela, an innovative, flexible savings solution with a guaranteed return.

At the 51st Annual General Meeting held earlier today via electronic means; KCB Group shareholders approved a final dividend of Kes 2.00 per share as recommended by the Board

The launch of Safaricom's M-Pesa Visa virtual card opens global shopping for Kenyan consumers, allowing secure cashless payments at merchant locations in over 200 countries through Visa’s global network.

BK Group's net interest income rose by 4.3% year-on-year to FRw 33.3 billion supported by higher income from loans and advances, which grew by 8.8% from Q1 2021 to FRw 1.1 trillion.

KCB Group Plc has announced the appointment of Paul Russo as the new Chief Executive Officer effective today, May 25, 2022. Paul Russo who is the current National Bank of Kenya (NBK)...

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval to TransCentury Plc (“TC”) to undertake a rights issue The rights will be issued on the basis of five (5) new ordinary shares for...

26 Kenyan companies have committed trade investments worth $1.6Billion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 26 traders are part of the Kenya delegation that participated in last year’s Kenya-DRC Trade Mission...

Elon Musk has decided not to join the board of Twitter, the company’s chief executive Parag Agrawal says. Elon Musk’s appointment was due to become effective on Saturday after revealing last week...

Growth in total income and reduction in loan loss provision charge pushed performance by 74% in steady post-COVID-19 recovery KCB Group Plc recorded a historic 74% rise in profit after tax for...

In South Africa, Moody’s and Global Credit Rating (GCR) intend to advance corporate social responsibility initiatives, including social enterprises that provide education and support to female-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

The deal will see the Canton Chamber of Commerce in Kenya (Guangdong Association) members use DTB’s banking services including operating corporate and individual bank accounts, remittance services and lending services.

The naming of Ms Mavisi as an Independent Head of the Kakuzi OGM, will provide impetus to the firm’s ongoing efforts to maintain world-class human rights management standards.

The initiative is in line with the Kengen's Environmental Conservation Program and Corporate Environmental Sustainability Policy

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (Kengen) earnings from the new Ethiopian operations quadrupled from Kes 440 million last year to Kes 1.7 billion in the year ending June 2021. The firm’s diversification venture...

Kakuzi Plc is also the first organisation in sub-Sahara Africa to establish a functional Independent Human Rights Advisory Committee (IHRAC).

KCB Group Plc had announced the proposed acquisition on 26 November 2020, informing shareholders that it had entered into a share purchase agreement with, among others, ABC Holdings Limited (“ABCH”) for the...

The software has been developed and will be moderated by Deaf eLimu Plus Ltd, with funding from KBA and FSD Kenya.

I&M Group has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2021 with Profit after tax (PAT) surging 25.1% to Kes 5.4 Billion mainly on the back of a 34.5% growth...

The Board of Directors of the Nairobi Securities Exchange have declared a special dividend of Kes 0.50 per ordinary share at its meeting held on 26th November 2021. The board has fixed...

Housing Finance (HF Group) has narrowed its net loss by 22 per cent to Kes 569.91 million in the nine months to September, helped by growth in non-interest income and a drop...

Kenya’s financial services group Britam Holdings has announced the shock resignation of its managing director, Tavaziva Madzinga, after less than one year in office. The announcement comes barely 10 months after he...

NCBA Group Plc has posted a 159 % growth in profits for the first nine months of the year ended September 30. According to the lender's results, net earnings in the group...

Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, today announced the appointment of one of Africa’s most powerful and influential women in Kenya, Betty Mwangi, as Kenya’s new Chief Executive Officer. She takes over the...

Absa Bank Kenya’s net profit increased sharply to Kes 8.2 billion in the nine months ended September as provision for bad debt fell sharply. The lender’s net income rose 328.2 per cent...

Mortgage lender Housing Finance (HF Group) has appointed its credit director Peter Mugeni Oduori as the managing director, effective November 17, 2021. Peter Mugeni is a seasoned banker, with 20 years of...

Kapchorua Tea Kenya, a listed firm engaged in the cultivation, manufacture and sale of tea, leapt from a loss-making territory to net earnings of Kes 25.7 Million at the close of its...

Co-op Bank of Kenya has posted a Net Profit of Kes 11.6 Billion in the nine months period ending September 30th, 2021 compared to net earnings of Kes 9.8 Billion over a...

KCB Group more than doubled its Net Earnings to Kes 25.2 Billion at the end of the nine months period ending September 2021, an increase of 131% from Kes 10.9 Billion over...

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (StanChart) has reported a 46.7 per cent jump in net profit for the nine months to September, helped by an increase in foreign exchange earnings and reduced operating...

Mortgage lender HF Group has formally started the hunt for a strategic investor after it invited suitors to place their bids. HF Group chief executive Robert Kibaara said Thursday the Nairobi Securities...

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has completed drilling the deepest geothermal well in Ethiopia reaching a depth of 3,000 meters, surpassing a target of 2,750 meters. This marks the second of...