Africa Finance

KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund (GCF)

KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a mix of concessional lending, a guarantee, and a grant—under the Climate Smart Technology (CST) programme, is meant to support Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. This facility will be deployed towards supporting value-chain and gender-inclusive […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 48 1

Africa Finance

KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund (GCF)

KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a mix of concessional lending, a guarantee, and a grant—under the Climate Smart Technology (CST) programme, is meant to support Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. This facility will be deployed towards supporting value-chain and gender-inclusive […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 48 1

News

Law Student Missing After Landing At JKIA

22 year old Joelle Ngoy Marara is a law school student enrolled for a degree course at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA at the Law School and Social Sciences department. Joelle was enrolled for an internship program at a Kenyan university which she was set to start at the beginning of March. She flew in and landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday the 27th of February, where she […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 29

What's Happnin

Zari Hassan confirms split with Ugandan husband Shakib Lutaaya

Socialite Zari Hassan has made headlines once again, this time revealing that she has parted ways with her Ugandan husband, Shakib Lutaya. In an interview with Millard Ayo, Zari disclosed that the decision to separate was mutual, emphasising the need for both parties to have space. Contrary to widespread speculation linking the split to her recent video appearance with Diamond Platnumz, where the two were seen holding hands, Zari clarified that issues between her and Shakib predated the controversial video. […]

todayFebruary 27, 2024 48

Tech and Innovation

E-Mobility Start-Up Roam Motors Secures Ksh.3.4 Billion Funding

Kenya-based Swedish electric vehicle (EV) start-up Roam Motors has announced that it has secured $24 million (Ksh.3.4 billion) in equity and debt. Roam, which entered the local e-mobility sector in 2017, develops, designs and deploys electric vehicles such as motorbikes and buses tailored for Africa. The Series A round was led by Equator Africa and includes investments from At One Ventures, TES Ventures, Renew Capital, The World We Want, and […]

todayFebruary 26, 2024 26

News

Nigerian Man, 2 Others Arrested Over Gruesome Roysambu Killing

NTV reported that the three suspects are being held at the Kasarani Police Station as investigations continue. Among those arrested is a Nigerian national who was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JIKIA) while attempting to flee the country. The suspects are being held for allegedly murdering the young lady on Sunday, January 14. Kasarani OCPD Joseph Muriuki explained to the media that they had not informed the family […]

todayJanuary 16, 2024 138

News

Lizzie Wanyoike, Founder of Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Dies

Lizzie Wanyoike, the founder of the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS), has passed away. A family member confirmed to the press that Wanyoike, who is also the founder of the Emory Hotel and Lizzie Preparatory Schools, died on Sunday. She was aged 72 years. A source close to the family told journalists that Wanyoike had been battling illness since last year. "In loving memory of a remarkable educator. Her […]

todayJanuary 14, 2024 127

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