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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 48 1

Entertainment

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

December 20, 2025 45

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 48 1

Entertainment

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

December 20, 2025 45

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

Featured

Entertainment

Tyla wins Best New Artist at the BET awards 2024

South African singer Tyla was named Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024, marking a significant achievement in her rising career. Known for her infectious pop melodies and vibrant energy, Tyla has quickly captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Her debut single, "Water," became a massive hit, showcasing her catchy hooks and dynamic performance style. Tyla's blend of pop, R&B, and Afrobeat elements has set her apart in the music scene. In […]

July 1, 2024 64

Business

EPRA ceases 49 license of LPG plants after audit

The Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has suspended operating licenses to 49 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) companies for non-compliance following the Embakasi explosion incident. An assessment audit was done in all 138 LPG plants in the country where some were located within a radius of 200 meters from residential areas were rated risky posing danger to residents. Appearing before the Senate Energy Committee, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir explained there […]

July 1, 2024 40 2

Business

IMF Concerns: Finance Bill Protests Shake Economic Stability.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced its distress over the recent tragic events in Kenya, where nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024 have resulted in fatalities and numerous injuries. In a statement released on June 26, the IMF conveyed its sorrow and solidarity with the affected individuals. "We are deeply concerned about the tragic events in Kenya in recent days and saddened by the loss of lives and […]

July 1, 2024 26 2

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Business

Charting a sustainable future in the creative economy : Insights from the KCB leadership center

Icon Radio's Wanjira Maganjo engages in an in-depth conversation with Rosalind Gichuru on the intersection of finance, sustainability, and the creative economy. " As the Group Director for Marketing and Communications at KCB, I see myself as the chief custodian of our brand, which has been around for 127 years. KCB is all about people and ensuring we do better for all our stakeholders—internally, with customers, and within our community […]

June 24, 2024 59 32 4

Breaking News

Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President Goes Missing

A plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people has gone missing after it failed to make a scheduled landing on Monday, according to the presidential office. The Malawi Defense Force Aircraft carrying Chilima and others left the capital of Lilongwe at 9:17 a.m. local time (3.17 a.m. ET), the presidential office and cabinet said in a statement. The plane had been scheduled to land at the […]

June 10, 2024 41 5