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CBK seeks to tighten grip on fintechs, digital banking

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is reviewing its governing laws to strengthen its oversight of financial technology (fintech) companies, digital banking, and cybersecurity in the b... Read More


SIM checker or fingerprints? Industry likely to stick to extra layer as CA targets card swap fraud

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- Fingerprint verification as an additional layer of authentication during transactions is likely to remain a preference among telecommunications firms and banks, analysts said, even... Read More


Banks lend Sh228bn new loans to businesses and households

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- Commercial banks advanced Sh228.2 billion new loans to businesses and households in 2025 as falling interest rates raised demand for credit in the economy. Data from the Central B... Read More


Scalp folds: What those creases on your scalp really mean

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- If you look closely at some men, you will notice a fold or two on their scalp. Often, they are not painful or itchy, just slightly raised ridges that become more noticeable after a... Read More


Mbadi wins in row over Consolidated Bank's CEO ouster

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has secured his choice to lead Consolidated Bank of Kenya after staging a boardroom coup in a row that entangled the regulator. The bank anno... Read More


Buzeki's empire at a crossroads: From billion-shilling deals to legal battles

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- Like many Kenyan entrepreneurs who straddle commerce and politics, Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop, popularly known as Buzeki, wears two hats: that of a politician and a businessman. So... Read More


'I didn't even know I was auditioning for Bridgerton': Kenyan actor Lenana on landing Netflix role

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Lenana Kariba, a Kenyan actor known for his roles in "Auntie Boss", "Single Kiasi", "Selina", among other films, can now add a new achievement to his portfolio: catching the attent... Read More


Women of superbikes enjoying thrill of Sh5m rides

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- If there is one undeniable thing on Kenya's roads today, it is this: More women are falling under the spell of high-end motorcycles, particularly superbikes. These machines, for l... Read More


Kenya admits Gulf region meat exports plan faltered, eyes new tack

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Kenya has set sights on a new business strategy to unlock meat and meat product exports to the Gulf region, revealing its craving to penetrate the expansive market that remains lar... Read More


Vehicles assembly rises 18pc to hit new high on tax breaks

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Motor vehicles assembled in Kenya rose 18.5 percent to hit a new high of 13,692 in the year ended December 2025, driven by expansion of new models being put together at plants in N... Read More