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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa at a past forum. The dividend announcement drove up Safaricom stock prices on the NSE on February 25, 2022. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESSMARKETSSTOCKS

Safaricom Dividend Announcement Excites NSE Investors

Safaricom stocks rallied at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Friday, February 25 following the telco's declaration of an interim dividend to be...

CBK Governor Dr. Patrick Njoroge at a past press conference. The CBK has published the National Payments Strategy 2022-2025. [Photo/ KNA]
CRYPTOCURRENCYECONOMY

CBK’s Nod to Crypto in New Payments Strategy

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday, February 23 published the National Payments Strategy 2022-2025, offering valuable insights into the payments landscape...

The Reels Play bonus program, part of Meta’s $1 billion creator investment, pays eligible creators up to $35,000 a month based on the views of their qualifying reels.
BUSINESSSMART MONEYTECHNOLOGY

Meta Opens Floodgates Of Money For Creators In SSA Through Facebook Reels

Meta has expanded the availability of  Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to this launch...

co-op bank asset finance
SMART MONEY

Acquire Canter Or FUSO Truck Without Using Your Own Money

As the economy emerges from the Covid-19 disruptions, many businesses are looking at expanding their operations. And with Kenya's economy forecast to grow...

co-op bank loans
SMART MONEY

Co-op Bank Offers Up To Sh15 Million Financing For SMES

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are central to Kenya's economy as they provide jobs to over 15 million workers and contribute to...

(From Left) Edith Chumba - Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking SCB and Mark Mulatya - Chief Operating Officer at Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited pose for a photo during the launch of the SC Shilingi Funds at Standard Chartered Bank Offices.
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Standard Chartered Launches Low-ticket Money Market Fund Offering

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has launched SC Shilingi funds, a low-ticket money markets fund proposition for Standard Chartered Bank clientele. The offering has...

Central Bank Digital Currency
BUSINESSCRYPTOCURRENCY

What You Need To Know About CBK’s Proposed Digital Currency

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced the issuance of a Discussion Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency...

SMART MONEY

9 Top Forex Brokers In 2022

Introduction The forex market represents the world's every currency; however, it requires a trusted online broker to invest your money as there is...

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