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Absa to raise loans to private sector in strategy shift

Nairobi, July 29 -- Absa Bank Kenya has signalled a pivot towards private sector lending from investments in government securities as its South African parent pushes the local unit to diversify its re... Read More


Kenya must address student distress crisis

Nairobi, July 29 -- When schools burn, Kenya's public conversation quickly turns to blame. We ask: Who carried the match? We pathologise and demonise students; we ask which teacher was negligent. Why ... Read More


Money and politics: Lessons from Ol Kalou

Nairobi, July 29 -- In recent weeks, Kenyans have been treated to reports on the Ol Kalou by-election that may have left some entertained. Many are concerned about the huge stupendous amounts spent b... Read More


Scaling music economy through partnerships

Nairobi, July 29 -- President William Ruto's recent meeting with leaders of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) was more than a diplomatic engagement with the global music... Read More


Bank loan demand and supply are highly price, risk-sensitive

Nairobi, July 29 -- Towards the end of last year, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) rolled out a major policy reform on loan pricing, switching interest rate pricing to a credit risk-based pricing (RBP)... Read More


Why smarter water technologies hold key to ending continent hunger crisis

Nairobi, July 29 -- Across Africa, water has become the defining constraint shaping the continent's food systems, economies and long-term stability. Climate change is making rainfall increasingly erra... Read More


Africa climate adaptation ambitions demand smarter blended finance

Nairobi, July 29 -- The inaugural Adaptation Investment Summit for Africa (AISA 2026), held in Nairobi this month, came at a defining moment for the continent. Africa needs between $70 billion and $1... Read More


Kenya Re lines up Sh1.5bn for Tanzania, Rwanda, India expansion

Nairobi, July 29 -- Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has lined up Sh1.5 billion to fund a regional and international expansion plan targeting Tanzania, Rwanda and India as it seeks to restore ... Read More


Higher wheat production goes beyond better pricing

Nairobi, July 29 -- Kenya's wheat farmers remain an crucial cog in the country's food security system chain. They deserve support, protection and a clear strategy that helps them become more productiv... Read More


PSC issues ultimatum to Ketraco over CEO's fight

Nairobi, July 29 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) board to respond to a petition seeking the removal of its ... Read More