Equity Secures €1M from Proparco to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture
March 19, 2025
Proparco and Equity Group have signed an agreement today, granting technical assistance of one million euros to Equity Group Foundation (EGF) for the implementation of its high-impact project, “Climate Resilient Agri-Food Systems” (CRAFS). This partnership…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Reports Record 43% Profit Growth in 2024
March 19, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has today released its results for the year ended 31 December 2024. Kariuki Ngari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We delivered a record performance in 2024 with profit before…
NCBA and Edu Hub to Provide Affordable Loans for Higher Education
March 19, 2025
NCBA Bank has partnered with Edu Hub, a university placement service provider, to support the financing needs of local customers pursuing studies abroad, as well as Kenyan diaspora customers seeking education opportunities in Kenya or…
Standard Chartered Kenya’s CEO on Supporting Startups and Empowering Women in Tech
March 19, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is taking an industry-specific approach when it comes to supporting local startups. It focuses on women-led businesses operating in the tech space. During the bank’s 2024 financial results announcement, CEO Kariuki…
Vertiv and Oxigen Partner on High-Performance Data Centre in Spain
March 18, 2025
Vertiv has announced that it is collaborating with Oxigen, a leader in data hosting, processing and distribution services, to design and implement the company’s largest data centre. Vertiv’s power and thermal solutions deliver scalability and…
M-Kopa Sells 1 Million Smartphones in 2024, But Are Customers Overpaying?
March 18, 2025
M-Kopa has revealed that it sold at least 1 million of its branded smartphones in 2024. This accounts for 20.9% of the 4.8 million smartphones sold for the 12 months ending September 2024 according to…
Safaricom CEO Highlights AI Strategy at Decode 3.0
March 18, 2025
At Safaricom Decode 3.0 East Africa Edition, CEO Peter Ndegwa shed light on how the company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer experience, drive new business models and improve operational efficiency. AI is…
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 Set for April 25 – May 11
March 18, 2025
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced that the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) will take place from 25 April to 11 May. The fourth edition will feature a diverse programme of entertainment,…
Epson Ranked 6th Most Innovative Company in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2025
March 18, 2025
Epson has been recognized as the 6th most innovative company in the prestigious Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 ranking, announced by global information services firm Clarivate Plc. This marks the 12th time Epson has…