The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the CANEX WKND 2026 Junior Chef Competition. The competition invites…
The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) has appointed Paul Muthaura as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2026. Muthaura steps into the role with a career…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, today announces a strategic investment from Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions for traditional and digital finance. This partnership marks the definitive…
S&P Global Ratings has awarded the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) a ‘BBB+’ long-term and ‘A-2′ short-term issuer credit rating, both carrying a Stable Outlook. The ratings affirm the Bank’s strong…
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya as the title sponsor of the 2nd IHS Kenya Affordable Housing Conference, reinforcing its commitment to unlock scalable solutions…
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and LIXIL Corporation (LIXIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate global access to safe sanitation and hygiene. This public-private partnership aims…
Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, creating a new route for international and African capital to protect Africa’s biodiversity.…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported a robust set of financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net income rising 25% year-on-year to US268.9 million, up from US215.4…
4G Capital, East Africa’s leading fintech providing financial services to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), has been recognised as one of Africa’s fastestgrowing companies by the Financial Times, ranking 77th…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been named the Best Retail Bank in Kenya by the Global Banking and Finance Review 2026, a recognition that reflects the bank’s deliberate push to…