Gerald Warui, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director at a previous event. Equity Bank has announced a reduction in the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals from 3 Business days to just 24 hours or one business day, a development that allows Equity to offer the fastest PayPal settlement period in the country.

Equity Bank Now Offers One-Day Settlement For PayPal Withdrawals

Equity Bank customers will now withdraw funds from their PayPal accounts within 24 hours from the normal three business days, the lender has...

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Steven Ochieng Nyandiare with Sheikh's representatives who came to see him for the appointment. [Photo/ Courtesy]

FEATURED STORY

Kenyan Steven Nyandiare Appointed Special Senior Advisor To UAE Ruler Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisai Al-Qassimi

Kenyan-born Steven Nyandiare has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisai Al-Qassimi, a member of the ruling family of...

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Kenya Power technicians at work. It has had a torrid start to 2022 with widespread blackouts sparking uproar. [Photo/ Courtesy]

ECONOMY

Kenya Power to Deliver Internet to Public Schools

The move is part of a multi-agency effort to boost connectivity in schools and boost education outcomes.

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Mentored by the late Richard Leakey, Paula Kahumbu is one of Kenya's top conservationists. [Photo/ Capital]

BUSINESS CAREERS

Dr. Paula Kahumbu Lands National Geographic Board Seat and a Special Role

The National Geographic Society highlighted Kahumbu's work in conserving Kenyan wildlife habitats, including her steering of the #HandsoffOurElephants campaign to end poaching of...

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Steven Carlyon, President of SimpliFine addressing the crowd during the launch of the processing lines.

BUSINESS

New Partner For Local Potato Farmers After KFC Dis

SimpliFine has commissioned its Individual Quick Freezing (“IQF”) processing line in Kenya. SimpliFine is a Kenyan integrated food producer offering locally sourced and...

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An artist's impression of the Nairobi-Mau Summit toll highway. [Photo/ Courtesy/NMG]

ECONOMY

Mau Summit Expressway: Tender Battles Stall Project

Construction on the 233-kilometre highway is already off-schedule, having originally been slated to begin in September 2021. The project is now set to...

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BUSINESS SMART MONEY

Bolt Announces New Ksh81.5 Billion Funding

Bolt, an on-demand transport platform operating in Africa and Europe, has announced a new €628 million (Ksh81.5 billion) funding from investors. The funds...

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The suit was filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHCR) in response to price hikes and adjusted terms by insurance companies.

BUSINESS

Court Blocks Insurance Companies’ Increase of Premiums

The suit was filed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHCR) in response to price hikes and adjusted terms by insurance companies. KHCR...

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Under the agreement, LA CASE Books will publish two Alexander Nderitu titles - When the Whirlwind Passes and Kiss, Commander, Promise – in audiobook format.

FEATURED STORY INSPIRATION

Kenyan Author Alexander Nderitu Inks Deal With US Publisher LA CASE

US-based publisher LA CASE Books has inked a deal with award-winning Kenyan writer Alexander Nderitu. Under the agreement, LA CASE Books will publish two Nderitu titles...

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