In a landmark celebration of excellence and diversity, the Association of Kenya Insurance (AKI) 2024 Awards, held recently in Nairobi, underscored the dynamic evolution of Kenya’s insurance sector—a business now valued at Sh276 billion. With women emerging as the frontrunners in insurance sales and leadership, the awards not only recognized top-performing companies like APA Insurance, […]

In a landmark move aimed at combating Africa’s persistent water crisis, social impact company 4Life Solutions has unveiled a Ksh.413 million (approximately $3.2 million) investment to scale up its safe water access programmes across the continent. With Kenya positioned as the central hub of its operations, the company is poised to expand its innovative solutions—most […]

In a landmark move for Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, Kenyan startup Badili has secured a US$400,000 debt facility from French development finance institution Proparco. The financing, arranged through the Bridge by Digital Africa initiative, marks a significant milestone in Badili’s expansion plans across the continent. Founded in 2021 by Rishabh Lawania and Keshu Dubey, Badili […]

In a move that underscores its commitment to serving a diverse customer base, I&M Bank has significantly expanded its branch network by opening nine new branches, bringing its total to 61 branches across 21 counties. This strategic expansion, announced on March 4, 2025, by Business Now, targets Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well […]