5th DTB Economic and Sustainability Forum Highlights Growing SME Lending Amid Kenya’s Economic Recovery.
5th DTB Economic and Sustainability Forum Highlights Growing SME Lending Amid Kenya’s Economic Recovery. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 15, 2025 — Small and medium-sized enterprises are set to benefit from renewed economic optimism as Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) reports a surge in SME lending, supported by a stronger economy and easing interest rates. Speaking…
Peace MuthokaTriply Partners with Verto to Build Next-Gen Payment Infrastructure for Africa’s Travel Sector.
Kenyan-born Startup Aims to Revolutionize Travel Payments Across the Continent Nairobi, 15 October 2025 — Nairobi-based travel tech startup Triply has announced a strategic partnership with Verto, a leading global B2B payments and foreign exchange platform, to streamline financial operations for travel businesses across Africa. The partnership is expected to significantly ease cross-border payments for thousands of Kenyan and…
Alliance of Independent Agencies and PAAN Partner to Empower Africa’s Independent Creatives.
Alliance of Independent Agencies and PAAN Partner to Empower Africa’s Independent Creatives. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 15, 2025 — Africa’s creative industry is set for major transformation following a landmark partnership between the Alliance of Independent Agencies (the Alliance) and the Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN). The collaboration establishes a global framework to strengthen, connect,…
PAAN to Host Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 in Nairobi.
PAAN to Host Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 15, 2025 — The Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN) has announced that the Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 will be held from April 21 to 22, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together Africa’s leading…
Building Made Easy: Jumba Launches App to Simplify Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya
Building Made Easy: Jumba Launches App to Simplify Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 14, 2025 — Building in Kenya just got smarter. Jumba, Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials, has launched the Jumba App, a groundbreaking innovation designed to make sourcing building materials simple, transparent, and reliable. For decades,…
Kenyan businesses set to benefit from faster, more secure cross-border B2B payments as Verto enters UAE.
Kenyan businesses set to benefit from faster, more secure cross-border B2B payments as Verto enters UAE. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi 6 October 2025 – Verto, a leading global B2B payments platform, has officially launched operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), opening up new opportunities for Kenyan and African businesses engaging in trade with the Gulf…
LG Unveils Stylish, Energy-Saving ARTCOOL Air Conditioner in Kenya.
(L-R) LG Electronics East Africa President, Donghun Lee; Opalnet Limited Managing Director, Rakesh Singh and LG Electronics EA Air Solutions Product Director, Tony Yun, during the launch of the premium LG ARTCOOL Air Conditioner in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – LG Electronics East Africa has introduced its premium ARTCOOL Air Conditioner in the…
Absa’s Commitment to Employee Wellness Shines Through at the Interbank Games.
As the workplace becomes more dynamic and complex, employee wellness has become crucial for sustained company success. McKinsey estimates that improving employee health and well-being could raise global GDP by 412% in middle- and high-income economies, a signal that this is not just an HR issue, but an economic one. At Absa, employee wellness is…
Safaricom Unveils Biggest M-PESA Upgrade, Powering Africa’s Digital Future.
(L-R) Agnes Magero, Head of Enterprise Risk, Felix Rop, Head of Financial Services IT and Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, September 19, 2025 – Safaricom has announced the most significant upgrade of its M-PESA platform since 2015, ushering in a new era of speed, security, and artificial intelligence. The upgrade,…
Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 And Galaxy Buds Core In Kenya.
Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 And Galaxy Buds Core In Kenya. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2025 – Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya. Two new additions designed to bring Samsung smartphone and audio innovations to more customers. The Buds Core are available…