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NBK
STOCKS

NBK De-Lists From Stock Market After KCB Takeover

The National Bank of Kenya, which was fully acquired by KCB Group in 2019, is set to delist from the Nairobi Securities Exchange....

assets recovery agency
SMART MONEY

Kenya’s Richest Student: 21-Year-Old Holding Sh102M In The Bank

Reports of a 21-year-old girl suddenly holding more than Ksh100 million in her bank account has raised the eyebrows of Kenyan authorities, with...

Stanbic Bank Kenya Chief Finance and Value Officer, Abraham Ogenge (Left) and Inchcape Kenya Managing Director Hussein Ibrahim (Right) during the signing of the Partnership between Stanbic Bank and Inchcape Kenya.
BUSINESSMARKETS

Stanbic Bank, Inchcape Ink Deal To Offer 100PC Financing For Luxurious Cars

Stanbic Bank Kenya and Inchcape Kenya have entered into a partnership that will see customers get up to 100% financing to acquire BMW,...

CRYPTOCURRENCY

P2P Exchange Localbitcoins Unveils Mobile App

LocalBitcoins, the world’s oldest and largest peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace has unveiled its new mobile application, available for Android and IOS users. The app...

Digital Currency - CBK GOVERNOR Dr Patrick Njoroge
SMART MONEY

CBK Takes Baby Steps Towards Launch Of a Digital Currency

Kenya is exploring the possibility of developing and launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to settle cross-border payments, as it seeks to...

Sanlam
MARKETS

Sanlam Inks Partnership Agreement With Letshego Kenya

Listed non-bank financial services provider, Sanlam Kenya has sealed a deal to be the underwriting services provider for Letshego Kenya’s insurance arm, covering all the...

Centum CEO James Mworia. A letter purportedly authored by ex employees has shareholders jittery. [Photo/ © Adriane Ohanesian/FT.com]
BUSINESSMARKETS

High-Stakes Battle for Centum Sends Stock Tumbling

Centum Investment Company Plc stock fell 8.86% on Thursday, November 11 to close at Ksh15.95 at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) - a...

CBK
SMART MONEY

CBK Takes a Bold Step To Save Kenyans From CRB Listing

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has suspended the listing of negative credit information for borrowers, offering a major reprieve to millions of...

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