Month: August 2021

145 Articles
AI can play an important role in helping Africa tackle economic problems. [Photo/ Analytics Insight]
OPINIONTECHNOLOGY

OP-ED: What’s Next for AI in Africa

IBM Research Africa has invited all academics, students, developers, researchers and AI practitioners to join the conversation on the future of AI and...

Luban workshop in Kenya - machakos university
ECONOMYOPINION

Lessons From Luban Workshop: How Kenya Can Become The Next China

University and higher level education need total reorientation to become centres of research and development for nurturing 21st century skills without forgetting indigenous...

At Ksh35.1 billion, the lion's share of ad spend in H1 2021 went to television. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESSFEATURED STORYMEDIA

Top 10 TV Stations Dominating Ad Billions in 2021 Revealed

Overall advertising expenditure in H1 2021 is up 15% compared to the same period last year.  However, the figure also represents a 4.4%...

NBK Half Year profit 2021 - Paul Russon NBK MD
BUSINESS

NBK In Bullish Mood As Half Year Profit Shoots To Sh765M

National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted Ksh765 million in profit after tax for the half year ending 30th June, 2021, representing a...

Access MBA Kenya 2021
CAREERS

Top World Business Schools To Meet Aspiring Leaders in Kenya

Top World Business Schools: For 17 years Access MBA has been bringing together ambitious professionals and top-ranked and accredited business schools from around...

KCB Group 2021 financial Results
BUSINESS

KCB Group Half-Year Profit Doubles To Sh15B

Revenues increased 14% on account of higher interest income driven by an increase in earning assets and lower cost of funding.  “We saw...

Sanlam Kenya Group CEO Patrick Tumbo and Sanlam General Insurance CEO Caroline Laichena (1)
BUSINESS

Stung By Huge Forex Losses, Sanlam Converts Dollar Loan To Kenya Shillings

Sanlam Kenya PLC has announced that it has restructured its foreign currency-denominated loan into local currency facility. The disclosure made alongside its half-year...

NTT private 5G
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

NTT Launches Private 5G Network Platform For Businesses

NTT, a global technology and business solutions provider, on 11th  August announced the launch of its Private 5G platform (P5G), the first globally...

Chiki Isiuwe (2nd from Right) at a past UBA event in Lagos. He brings a wealth of experience in the banking sector to UBA Kenya.
BUSINESS

UBA Bank Kenya Gets New CEO – Chike Isiuwe

He comes in to steer the tier 3 bank at a time when financial institutions in Kenya are banking on sustained economic recovery...

crypto debit card
CRYPTOCURRENCY

The Basics Of Crypto Debit Card

Crypto Debit Card: Complications, risks, and numerous questions are just some reasons why people speculate on digital currency. Cryptocurrencies might be a complex...