Month: February 2025

Absa Bank Flags Off Kenyan SMEs for Exclusive B2B Engagements in Estonia and Finland.

Absa Bank Flags Off Kenyan SMEs for Exclusive B2B Engagements in Estonia and Finland.

Absa Bank Kenya has flagged off a delegation of Absa Business Club members heading to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements designed to unlock new trade and investment opportunities. This initiative, organised in collaboration with Golden Connections International, aims to connect Kenyan businesses with their European counterparts, fostering valuable business relationships and…

Absa Bank Invests KES 60 Million in the 2025 Magical Kenya Open.

Absa Bank Invests KES 60 Million in the 2025 Magical Kenya Open.

(L-R) Absa Bank Kenya Consumer Banking Director Moses Muthui, Magical Kenya Open Tournament Director Patrick Obath, State Department of Sports Principal Secretary Eng. Peter Tum, Kenya Open Golf Limited Chairman Peter Kanyago, and Absa Bank Kenya CFO Yusuf Omari. Absa Bank Kenya PLC has committed KES 60 million to the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO),…

Vivo Energy Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Offer Top Fuel Quality.

Vivo Energy Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Offer Top Fuel Quality.

Managing Director Peter Murungi addressing media at Shell Petrol Station in Nairobi on 7 February, 2025. Vivo Energy Kenya has reaffirmed its dedication to delivering top-quality fuel across its network of over 320 Shell-branded retail outlets. Managing Director Peter Murungi assured customers that the company maintains strict quality standards, ensuring Shell V-Power meets international fuel…

Olea Expands in Africa With Marsh Botswana and Marsh Uganda Acquisition Underway .

Olea entered the Kenyan market in 2019 after buying a 40% stake in a Kenya. OLEA, a Pan African insurance broker, has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire to Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana, subject to approval by local authorities in both countries. The announcement follows the two companies’ successful collaboration over the last five years…

Kenya Takes Stand Against FGM.

Kenya Takes Stand Against FGM.

Kenya yesterday celebrated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). World Vision Kenya (WVK) has urged everyone to take swift action. The organization is calling for a united stand against this harmful practice. It insists that everyone can help end FGM. The message is clear: pick up the pace. World Vision…

UDPK Expands Drive for Disability Inclusion.

UDPK Expands Drive for Disability Inclusion.

CEO Sally Nduta delivers a powerful speech at Sarova Panafric, Nairobi, on February 5, 2025. The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to expand its reach and impact. Chief Executive Officer, Sally Nduta announced that the organization, already active in 30 counties, aims to extend its presence to…

SC Johnson Begins High-Speed Production of Malaria Prevention Tool in Nairobi.

SC Johnson Begins High-Speed Production of Malaria Prevention Tool in Nairobi.

SC Johnson has launched high-speed manufacturing lines at its Nairobi plant to produce SC Johnson Guardian™, a spatial repellent designed to reduce mosquito populations. The company, known for brands like OFF!®, Fuyí®, and Raid®, aims to help fight malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases while creating local jobs. With malaria season approaching in Africa, Guardian™ offers…

Safaricom’s ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge Rewards Two Winners with Brand-New Suzuki Altos.

Safaricom’s ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge Rewards Two Winners with Brand-New Suzuki Altos.

John Maina from Naivasha and Paul Njihia from Ruiru drive away in brand-new Suzuki Altos, with one more car still up for grabs. On 31st January 2025, Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) awarded the first two grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge, marking an exciting milestone in the competition. The winners, John Maina and…