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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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254 Sports Plug

The 98th Mashemeji Derby: AFC Leopards Silence Proud Gor in Derby Drama

Sunday, December 7, 2025 — the grand old rivalry of Kenyan football once again lit up Nyayo National Stadium, as AFC Leopards stunned arch-rivals and hosts, Gor Mahia, by the narrowest but most telling of margins: 1–0. From the kick-off, the stakes were obvious. This was the 98th chapter in a storied derby, a match long postponed because of stadium availability issues and competition prep for international tournaments. Gor Mahia, […]

December 7, 2025 32

Awards

Wakadinali Sweep the Night as Toxic Lyrikali and Kev the DJ Shine at UNKUT 2025

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 5 December 2025. The UNKUT Hip Hop Awards lit up Emara Ole Sereni last night, gathering Kenya's most influential rappers, producers, DJs, and culture shapers for an evening that felt both historic and celebratory. Led by the ever-passionate Miss Ruby and flawlessly hosted by Corine Onyango, the ceremony reminded everyone why Kenyan Hip Hop continues to thrive, expand, and command respect across the continent. […]

December 5, 2025 45

Entertainment

ANZA MMA SET TO MAKE HISTORY WITH KENYA’S FIRST-EVER PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHT NIGHT

Written by Edwin Agesa on Friday, 5 December 2025. Kenya stands on the brink of a new era in combat sports as ANZA MMA, the country's first fully licensed Mixed Martial Arts promotion, prepares to unveil its inaugural Fight Night at Broadwalk Mall, Nairobi. Scheduled for 5th December 2025, this event marks a groundbreaking moment not just for MMA enthusiasts, but for Kenya's entire sporting community. For the first time, regional […]

December 5, 2025 34

Africa Finance

Access Bank Kenya and NBK Launch W Initiative to Expand Financing for Women-led Businesses

By Icon Radio Team — December 4, 2025 Access Bank Kenya and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have unveiled the W Initiative, a new financial ecosystem designed to expand access to funding and support for women-backed businesses across the country. The program, backed by Access Bank’s Africa-wide network, aims to deepen financial inclusion, unlock opportunities, and accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs in Kenya. Already, the initiative has disbursed […]

December 4, 2025 56

Entertainment

UnKut Hip Hop Awards 2025: “Africa’s Hip Hop Lives Here”

The much-anticipated UnKut Hip Hop Awards are back this year, reaffirming their position as one of Kenya’s most important platforms for celebrating hip hop culture. This year’s ceremony promises a powerful blend of music, style, creativity, and cultural pride as the industry comes together to honour both icons and rising stars of East African hip hop. The 2025 edition has already generated major buzz across social platforms, with nominees announced […]

December 3, 2025 95 1