Hapakenya News Updates

NCBA has today opened its 99th branch in Kawangware as part of its plan to bring banking services closer to underserved communities. During the branch opening, NCBA Ag. Group Director, Retail Banking, Dennis Njau commented “It is a proud moment to mark the official opening of our 99th branch in… Read more »

Kenya is a nation pulsating with creativity, a vibrant cultural heritage, and an undeniable  youthful energy. While we often discuss traditional economic drivers like agriculture and  technology, it’s increasingly clear that our creative sector holds immense, yet largely  untapped, potential. It’s not just “art”; it’s an economic powerhouse that we,… Read more »

Visa has announced that it has appointed Tareq Muhmood as the Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). Muhmood succeeds Andrew Torre, who was recently appointed as President of Visa’s Value-Added Services business. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading operations across… Read more »

Mastercard and enza have announced a partnership to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. The collaboration will enable fintech players to build propositions on the enza platform that serve both consumers and businesses with embedded Mastercard payment solutions capabilities. Fintech companies in Africa will now be able… Read more »

The recently presented 2025/26 national budget has drawn attention for its potential to influence household finances in Kenya. In a recent interview, Moses Muthui, Director of Consumer Banking at Absa Bank Kenya, offered insights into how budget measures could directly benefit everyday consumers, and how banks can enable that transition.… Read more »

CLASP and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) have announced a $6.1 million expansion of the Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF), a catalytic initiative that increases access to energy-efficient and income-generating appliances across Africa. PUFF supports growing businesses, farmers, and communities in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya, to… Read more »

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). It is an eight-week program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies. Forty startups from around the world will be selected for this year’s program, which kicks off on… Read more »

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy, in collaboration with Cameras Africa and Sony Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a two-day Advanced Cinematography Masterclass. The event took place on 17th and 18th June and it brought together over 50 senior and mid-level cinematographers from across the East African… Read more »

Air connectivity and safety assurances are the crucial factors for Kenya’s strategy to draw more European visitors as the country targets a 12.5% increase in arrivals for 2025. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is spearheading efforts to achieve this ambitious goal, aiming to welcome 764,734 European tourists this year up… Read more »

As International Widows Day, June 23, approaches, Emma Mong’ute, a leader with the Nguvu Collective and founder of the Amandla MEK Foundation, is spearheading a call for a shift in how Kenya supports its widows. “Widowhood should not close doors for women,” Mong’ute emphasizes, advocating for policy changes that reframe… Read more »