In a major boost for Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has partnered with Safaricom PLC to launch Taasi Till Loans, a short-term business credit facility designed specifically for merchants using Safaricom’s Lipa na M-Pesa tills. The product will offer loans of up to KSh 250,000, repayable within 14 days, […]
On May 21, 2025, the International WeLoveU Foundation, under the leadership of Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah, conducted a hygiene education initiative at Mathare North Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya. This event was part of the foundation’s global “Clean Hands” campaign, aligned with World Health Day (April 7) and World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5), aiming to […]
The U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) are set to host the U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 on June 5th at Emara Ole-Sereni in Nairobi. This landmark event aims to bring together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and creative innovators to catalyze investment and strengthen U.S.-Kenya partnerships across creative industries […]
In a landmark move to bolster financial inclusion and resilience among Kenyan women entrepreneurs, CIC Insurance Group has partnered with Women’s World Banking (WWB) to develop and distribute women-centric insurance solutions. This collaboration aims to address the unique challenges faced by women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by offering tailored insurance products, enhancing financial […]
Friends College Kaimosi (FCK), located in Vihiga County, Kenya, is a premier Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution renowned for its practical, industry-aligned programmes. Established in 1971 by the East African Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers), FCK operates under the Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education […]
Endebess Technical Training Institute (ETTI), located in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, is a leading public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution established to bridge the skills gap in Kenya’s workforce. Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), ETTI offers a diverse range of market-driven courses, including diplomas, certificates, and […]
The Kenyan government has disbursed KSh 3.52 billion for the April 2025 cycle of the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme, benefiting 1,760,510 individuals across the country. This initiative, managed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, aims to alleviate poverty and promote the […]
Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff for Performance and Delivery Management at the Executive Office of the President, has proposed a performance-based management framework that links public sector funding and rewards to measurable results. Announced during a ministerial performance review retreat hosted by the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in […]
On May 20, 2025, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Kenya issued a press statement addressing an attempted cyber intrusion targeting its image storage system. The incident, which sparked widespread concern among its over 2 million members and stakeholders, underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical financial institutions in Kenya’s digital economy. As […]
Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute (EDTTI), located in Narok County, Kenya, is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution established in 2019 to address the skills gap in Kenya’s workforce. Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), EDTTI offers a diverse range of market-driven courses, including diplomas, certificates, […]
