Kevin Rotich

The bank said it will consolidate its corporate banking operations at its Nairobi headquarters as it shifts more services to digital platforms.

Acting Managing Director and CEO George Kamal said the rollout will begin with aircraft operating long-haul routes to London, Paris, New York, China and Amsterdam before being extended to shorter routes.

The request comes after concerns were raised over the procurement of the examination printing contract, with KNEC and the State Department for Basic Education previously indicating that some information could not be disclosed on national security grounds.

The NSE said the disclosure breached Regulation 89(4) of the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023, which requires listed companies to promptly disclose material information to the public and the securities exchange.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 27 – A simple eye test and corrective glasses could significantly improve the education and future earning potential of Kenyan children, according to new research on childhood vision.

In the review period, levy income on equities rose 476 percent to Sh770.5 million from Sh133.9 million, driven by increased market liquidity, heightened participation from both domestic and foreign investors, and the impact of the Safaricom block trade transaction executed during the period.

The heightened security comes as a section of businesses in the CBD remained closed on Friday, with traders joining a boycott over the increase in the minimum yield for consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.

Household consumption rebounded by 0.3 percent in the second quarter, following a 0.3-percent decline in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, government consumption increased by 0.4 percent, up from a 0.3 percent rise in the first quarter.

Its insurance service generated Sh287 million, reversing a Sh303 million loss reported in the first half of 2025, following improved claims management, underwriting discipline and cost control across the Group.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Africa needs more cybersecurity researchers and practical skills to help companies and governments defend against evolving cyber threats, said Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor, founder of AfricaHackon Academy and a global cybersecurity strategist.