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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 […]

March 27, 2026 44 1

Entertainment

The Recurring Nightmare: When Will Kenyan Artists Get Their Due Respect?

December 20, 2025 42

Women in Islamic Finance: A Rare and Powerful Conversation on Inclusion and Opportunity

Eldoret to Host Inaugural KOROM Business Exposition & Conference

Album Overview: The Art of Gengetone by Joefes

Why Many Kenyans Aren’t Seeing Kenyan Music in Their Spotify Wrapped, And Why the Conversation Is Bigger Than Screenshots

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Africa Finance

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

March 27, 2026 44 1

Entertainment

The Recurring Nightmare: When Will Kenyan Artists Get Their Due Respect?

December 20, 2025 42

Women in Islamic Finance: A Rare and Powerful Conversation on Inclusion and Opportunity

Eldoret to Host Inaugural KOROM Business Exposition & Conference

Album Overview: The Art of Gengetone by Joefes

Why Many Kenyans Aren’t Seeing Kenyan Music in Their Spotify Wrapped, And Why the Conversation Is Bigger Than Screenshots

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Business

Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA

Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture. Kenya’s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]

September 25, 2024 112

What's Happnin

Global Compact Network Kenya recognizes MP Shah Hospital and Ololo Farm Sustainability leads for championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Global Compact Network Kenya announced its 2024 Country SDG Pioneers: Yvonne Kirigo, Strategy and Innovation Manager from MP Shah Hospital, and Kevin Getobai, Farm Project Manager from Ololo Farm. These remarkable business leaders have been recognised for championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Selected from over 27 nominations, they emerged victorious in their respective categories, Large National and Multinational […]

August 22, 2024 92

Breaking News

MPOX VIRUS IN KENYA, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS

The World Health Organization has declared MPOX, formerly known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency. Kenya confirmed its first case of monkeypox in late July 2024. The patient was detected at the Taita Taveta border point with Tanzania. This individual was traveling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya, and the Ministry of Health has issued advisories for vigilance and preventive measures to mitigate further spread. Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox […]

August 19, 2024 131 1

News

KENYAN HIGHWAY TAXES PROPOSAL BY KENHA

Kenyans may soon have to pay toll fees on several major highways, including the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, and others, as part of a new proposal by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). This policy aims to fund the maintenance and rehabilitation of these roads, potentially freeing up the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) for other new infrastructure projects. However, this proposal has been met with widespread […]

August 19, 2024 92

Sustainability

WOMEN IN BUSINESS – FUND HER BIZ SUMMIT, WHAT DID IT ENTAIL?

The "Fund Her Biz" summit, hosted by TIE Events brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in the world of women-led businesses. The event was a hub of knowledge-sharing and networking, with various critical topics covered that are essential for the growth and sustainability of women-owned enterprises. Below are the key themes that dominated the discussions: 1. Access to Funding One […]

August 13, 2024 58