On May 28, 2025, Kenya lost a literary giant. The death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, as confirmed by his family, marked the end of an era, but not the end of his voice. He may have stopped breathing, but his ...

Money market funds have always been touted as a simple, profitable, and risk-free investment option compared to others. It protects your capital, that is, your initial investment and any additional ...

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has released a report on HIV prevalence in Kenya by county. The report shows that HIV prevalence was 3.7% in 2022, with 1.4 million people living ...

Moses Okoth Nyabanda has been named the acting Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, pending approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. He replaces Gerald Warui, who is retiring. Nyabanda, previously ...

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revised its 2024 economic growth forecast downward to 5.1% from 5.4%, citing a slowdown in various sectors during the second quarter. Despite this, the CBK remains ...

Kenya’s retail landscape is driven by the growing desire for convenience among shoppers. According to Knight Frank’s East Africa Retail Market Infographics – Q1 2024, supermarket chains are revamping ...

Tripadvisor has released its annual list of the best nature destinations for 2023. Mauritius has been named the most popular destination on Tripadvisor’s flagship category this year, followed by ...

The agricultural sector across sub-Saharan Africa is critical to local and regional economies as a developmental base for food security and employment. Within it, there remains an invisible force ...

Kenya’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for private sector activity rose to a 3-month high of 51.6 in December from 50.9 in November 2022. According to the Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI business activity ...

Standard Chartered PLC, the UK-based lender, plans to shut down its network in seven countries in Africa and the Middle East. In a statement issued Thursday, it will exit from Angola, Cameroon, Gambia ...

The logistics industry has seen a significant shift in the past two years, with the period between 2020 and 2022 offering some of the most interesting developments for the global supply chain. In ...

Gava Mkononi is an online platform that allows Kenyan citizens and businesses to access over 5,000 government services. Equity Bank has made these services more accessible by enabling seamless ...