02/02/2021

CBK gets bigger role on digital payment systems

“To mitigate against such threats, CBK is in the process of formulating a National Payments Strategy to address emerging risks and guide the payments ecosystem in Kenya,” he added.

02/02/2021

Regulate mobile money, but don’t kill innovation

A National Payments Strategy will "address emerging risks and guide the payments in Kenya and ensure pricing practices are reflective of the overall stance on customer-centricity, affordability, and transparency."

01/29/2021

DRC’s problems with Kenya’s Equity Bank and James Mwangi

At the end of December, the Kenyan financial services giant – which reported revenue of KSh76bn in 2019 – received the green light to merge its banking network with the newly acquired company, thereby increasing its stake in Equity BCDC to mor

01/29/2021

CBK backs banks to lift growth despite lending risks

CBK attributes the increase in NPLs to the subdued business environment, and banks continuing to make provisions – funds set aside to cover loans unlikely to be repaid, as COVID-19 impact borrowers’ income streams.

01/25/2021

Kenyans abroad set to get incentives for investment

The Bill seeks to amend the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act to require Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the relevant Kenya mission to promote the establishment of voluntary savings scheme for Kenyans living abroad.

01/22/2021

AU member states adopt digital Covid certificates

The AU has already notified all its members on the new applications for the simplified health-related immigration processing for travellers and port officials to ensure the continent continues to control the spread of Covid-19.