By Julius Ouma A majority of the population in developing countries, especially in rural communities, is excluded when it comes to access to financial services. According to World Bank Group, Findex data, close to one-third of [c]
Faulu Bank has enhanced its innovative services and products to boost the competitiveness and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya as they navigate tough economic conditions. With the rising cost of doing [c]
Safaricom has announced revamped ‘5G for Business’ packages to provide SMEs with faster, more reliable connectivity that supports their growing digital needs, such as real-time collaboration, seamless online transactions, and remote operations. The announcement was [c]
Equity Bank has signed a trade credit financing agreement with BpiFrance, the public investment bank of France, to strengthen support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya and the broader East African region. The [c]
Africa’s agricultural sector is the backbone of many economies on the continent, contributing significantly to GDP and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Despite its immense potential, businesses across the agri-value-chain in Africa face significant [c]
By Jerome van Innis Africa’s agricultural sector is the backbone of many economies on the continent, contributing significantly to GDP and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Despite its immense potential, businesses across the agri-value-chain [c]
NMB Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, have announced the launch of Tanzania’s first QR Pay by Link (QR PBL) payment solution, a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward digital transformation. The solution allows SMEs [c]
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has officially announced the 7th edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival under the theme “Celebrating the Ingenuity of Kenya’s [c]
The East African Business Council (EABC), the Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have trained over 50 MSMEs on the InfoTradeKenya Portal in a training in Naivasha on September 4, [c]
ESET researchers have mapped the recent activities of the CosmicBeetle threat group, documenting its new ScRansom ransomware being deployed and discovering connections to other well-established ransomware gangs. CosmicBeetle has been spreading ransomware to small and [c]
The Old Mutual Group has launched the Old Mutual Business Roundtable, a new platform aimed at fostering collaboration and growth among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across East Africa. The strategic network will bring together [c]
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has unveiled an ambitious program to bolster the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. In partnership with Sidian Bank, HF Bank, Development Bank of Kenya (DBK), [c]
Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to drastically transform the operations and prospects of small pharmacies across the country. According to Microsoft, AI can boost small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the [c]
Stanbic Bank Kenya has affirmed its commitment to SME growth and capacity building through innovative, customized and relevant solutions. The Bank made the announcement during the Kenya Annual Manufacturing Summit & Expo, popularly known as [c]
As part of celebrating International MSME Day 2024 which was marked on June 27, Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the top five finalists for the inaugural She’s Next Kenya program. After [c]
By Justus Kittony Kenya has long been a focal point for business opportunities in East Africa. However, the current economic landscape poses several challenges, which businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must navigate skillfully. [c]
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