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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


Bihar Cabinet Clears Sonepur International Airport Project, Rs 1,302 Crore Earmarked for Land Acquisition

Patna, Feb. 22 -- Patna: In a major push to strengthen aviation infrastructure in north Bihar, the Bihar Cabinet on Friday approved the construction of a greenfield international airport in Sonepur in... Read More


MORE CHILDREN TO BE PROTECTED FROM DEADLY VIRUSES

LONDON, Feb. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Additional support for GPs will help protect children from life‑threatening diseases particularly in areas w... Read More


Trump orders US military buildup near Iran

Pakistan, Feb. 21 -- President Donald Trump has pushed the United States toward possible conflict with Iran while aides urge focus on domestic economic issues. He ordered a major buildup of forces in ... Read More


9 CRPF Personnel Injured After Vehicle Falls Into Canal in Srinagar

India, Feb. 21 -- At least nine CRPF personnel were injured on Saturday after a bunker vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a canal in the Dagpora area of Soura are of Srinagar, officials sai... Read More