by Melissa Oduor | Feb 19, 2020 | BUSINESS NEWS
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today marked the official launch of the Absa ticker at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, marking the successful conclusion of the brand transition programme. The change of name follows a 2018 decision by the parent company, Absa Group Limited,...
by Melissa Oduor | Feb 18, 2020 | BUSINESS NEWS
Ahead of the release of its 2019 full year financial results in mid-March 2020, Cooperative Bank of Kenya has been given an Overweight Rating by Securities Africa Kenya Limited. In its 2020 research note on Kenya main banks valuation, Securities Africa Kenya limited...
by Melissa Oduor | Feb 18, 2020 | BUSINESS NEWS
Safaricom (NSE) has announced the introduction of SIM cards with the 0110 and 0111 prefixes at all Safaricom Shops and Dealer Outlets countrywide. The new-prefix sim cards will be available free of charge with customers only required to activate their lines with a top...
by Melissa Oduor | Feb 17, 2020 | BUSINESS NEWS
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has become the first commercial bank in Kenya to launch bond traded exclusively through mobile phone. The bank made the announcement on Monday. SC Mobile allows customers to see, move and manage their finances anytime, anywhere. The...
by Melissa Oduor | Feb 17, 2020 | BUSINESS NEWS, Uncategorized
Nairobi’s congested transport system both in the city and metropolitan area has persisted despite uproar from city hospitality industry players who argue that the chaotic state of public transport isn’t only risky but expensive for hotels and other businesses at...