Standard Chartered Bank

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Edith Chumba - Standard Chartered Bank
SMART MONEY

Kenyan Investors Develop a Strong Appetite for Foreign Currency Assets

Standard Chartered Bank has cemented its foreign currency investments as investors increasingly seek opportunities beyond local markets.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya profit 2023
SMART BUSINESS

Inside the First Foreign Bank to Set up Operations in Kenya

Some 112 years later, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is still going strong in Kenya. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has 22 branches across the...

A Standard Chartered bank branch.
FEATURED STORY

Standard Chartered To Sell Its Ksh222 Million Iconic Building In Mombasa

The Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is selling its iconic Treasury Square building in Mombasa. The building, which housed its first branch opened in...

Standard Chartered will continue to offer retail banking services in 10 African markets. [Photo/ RAG]
FEATURED STORY

In Africa Exit Plan, StanChart Keeps Kenya

Parallels have been drawn between the move and Barclays' decision to sell a majority stake in its operations on continent in 2016.

In the first phase, Standard Chartered will also roll out other sales and service centres at Junction, Sarit Centre, Village Market, Kitengela and a co-shared space with ArtCaffé in Nanyuki.
BUSINESS

Standard Chartered’s Branch Where You Can Get Banking Services While Sipping Tea

Standard Chartered Bank has launched its first co-shared space with ArtCaffe. The Co-Shared space at Britam Centre, Upper Hill will provide a 24-hour...

The Bank further announced an additional share buy-back programme together with the resumption of the interim dividend payment.
BUSINESS

StanChart Posts its Highest HY Operating Profit for Five Years in Africa and the Middle East

The Bank further announced an additional share buy-back programme together with the resumption of the interim dividend payment.

A Standard Chartered Bank Kenya outlet in Nairobi. The bank is counting on continued investment in digital channels to drive profitability amid the pandemic. [Photo/ File]
BUSINESS

Mobile Loans: StanChart Takes on Big Boys With New App

Unlike platforms such as NCBA-backed M-Shwari or KCB M-Pesa, Standard Chartered is pursuing a notably different strategy with its mobile credit facility -...

The 4th cohort of the Women in Tech program was launched virtually on 15th October 2020, attracting 111 applicants, among whom 10 were chosen to participate in the incubation program.
BUSINESS

Women in Tech: 5 Businesses Each Awarded Ksh1 Million by StanChart Bank

The funding recipients were picked after a rigorous judging process undertaken by accomplished professionals from Dry Associates Limited, Viktoria Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank...

A Standard Chartered banking lounge
FEATURED STORY

StanChart Robber Shot 4 Times Was Servicing Generator – ‘Framed’ Man’s Family Seeks Justice

According to Critical Installations Police Unit (CIPU) Commander Mohammed Alike who pulled the trigger, he "shot a gangster at Standard Chartered Bank" after...