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

Probe As Dismembered Body Of Woman Discovered In Roysambu Airbnb

In a disturbing development, police in Nairobi are currently investigating the suspicious death of an unidentified woman, whose dismembered body was discovered at an Airbnb residence in Roysambu. The shocking sequence of events began when a male guest, in charge of booking the room, returned the key early on Sunday morning before abruptly disappearing. The manager of the Airbnb property, Risper Muthoni, revealed that the unknown suspect had secured the […]

todayJanuary 14, 2024 70

News

Safaricom Address Nationwide MPESA Delays

On January 9, Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, faced a wave of frustration from users as nationwide MPESA delays caused inconvenience and disruptions to daily activities. Kenyans took to social media platforms, particularly X to express their grievances and seek explanations for the unexpected service interruptions. Safaricom customers' frustrations & complaints Numerous users reported experiencing delays and difficulties with MPESA transactions. Some encountered messages indicating that "Mpesa is currently undergoing […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 71

Entertainment

Kanye West apologizes to Jewish community in Hebrew after ‘unintended’ antisemitic ‘outburst’

Kanye West apologized to the Jewish community early Tuesday for his series of “unintended” antisemitic “outbursts.” The “All of the Lights” rapper shared the message, which was written entirely in Hebrew, on Instagram in the final hours of Christmas Day. “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret […]

todayDecember 28, 2023 52

Entertainment

T.O.K SET TO TAKE OVER DIANI BEACH ON NYE

Legendary Dancehall group T.O.K are set to perform in Kenya on New Years Eve in Diana. The announcement was made by The Diani Beach Luxe Experience (DBLXE23) as its headlining act. Set to perform for the second time in Kenya, the group made their official announcement on their social media pages, confirming their December 31st showcase. With a career spanning over two decades, T.O.K has left an indelible mark on […]

todayDecember 28, 2023 58 22

Entertainment

JONATHAN MAJORS FOUND GUILTY OF ONE COUNT OF RECKLESS ASSAULT

A jury found actor Jonathan Majors guilty on two of four counts in the New York criminal case stemming from a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend. Majors was convicted on Monday of one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation. He was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment. His sentencing is scheduled for February […]

todayDecember 19, 2023 28 9

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