Stanbic Bank’s Head of Personal Banking, Israel Arinaitwe, often returns to a lesson Adam Smith captured in The Wealth of Nations: economic progress depends on a society’s stock of capital….
Let’s start off with why Absa Group is involved in this B20 summit. When we decided to participate in B20, it was largely because we’re a pan-African bank, and this…
Pearl Bank’s transition from PostBank marks the culmination of a five-year transformation journey—one that has modernised its operations, expanded its national footprint, and positioned the institution as a digital-first champion…
By Musa Musazi, A few weeks ago, I met a hardware shop owner in one of our upcountry branches. He told me that while digital payments have made business easier,…
Kenya’s largest lender, KCB Group Plc, has taken a calculated leap into the fintech frontier with the acquisition of a minority stake in PesaPal Limited, a leading regional payments company…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced its Q3 2025 results, showcasing a robust performance driven by strategic transformation and resilience. The Group’s Profit After Tax surged 32% to Kshs 54.1…
Access Bank Plc has completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from KCB Group for USD 109.6 million (KShs 14.2 billion), closing a deal first announced in March…
Uganda’s agent banking industry has entered a new phase with latest data from Bank of Uganda painting a picture of a sector in full bloom. As of June 2025, the…
Q: Bryan, what inspired the Back to School Ku Mapeesa campaign?A: Every school term brings familiar challenges—fees, long requirement lists, and traffic. Parents, schools, and even suppliers all feel the…
By Annette Kiconco In November 2023, Tech Cabal, a leading ICT online news website, published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.”…
