James Oundo

Why Africa’s first Visa studio in Nairobi is a game changer for Kenya

Nairobi has entrenched its position as a top destination for technological advancement in the financial sector. This follows the establishment of the first financial innovation Visa studio in Nairobi by top global payment solutions firm, Visa. This studio will serve...

Chiloba: Kenyans who don’t register sim cards to pay Sh. 300,000 fine

The Communications Authority (CA) has set a cash penalty for Kenyans who will not register SIM cards by April 15, 2022. According to the CA boss Ezra Chiloba, failure to register your sim card will result in hefty fine of...

700 PSC entry jobs announced. See how to apply

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 700 entry level job vacancies. The PSC entry jobs are in two government departments. The PSC says that it is looking to hire 400 individuals to fill the Probation Officer II positions and 300 individuals...

Kenyans applying for jobs won’t need KRA, CRB, EACC, DCI clearance

Clearance Certificates in Kenya: Kenyans applying for jobs with the government will no longer be required to provide clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, HELB, and the EACC. This is after President Uhuru Kenyatta...

Equity to auction Suraya’s Fourways Junction homes

Equity Bank has received the green light to auction Fourways Junction homes belonging to troubled real estate company Suraya Property Group. A bench of three judges comprising of Justices Roselyn Nambuye, Hannah Okwengu, and Imaana Laibuta ruled that Equity can...

How investment in Co-op Bank’s subsidiaries is paying off

Commercial banks in Kenya have been spreading their roots across the local market and through the Eastern Africa region. This is being done through subsidiaries and the establishment of new branches and financials solutions. One of the top banks...

Toyota Kenya launches Belta, Rumion at Sh. 2.8 million

Toyota Kenya, now known as CFAO Motors Kenya Limited, has launched two brand new car models which are selling at Sh. 2.8 million. CFAO Motors Kenya Limited launched the Toyota Rumion at Sh. 2.85 million and the Toyota Belta at...

Co-op’s universal banking model proof of market might

In Kenya's modern day banking, the most successful banks are those that are embracing the universal banking model. Universal banking combines the services of a commercial bank and an investment bank, providing all services from within one entity. The services...

Treasury to cut M-Pesa transaction charges

The National Treasury is set to slash M-Pesa transaction charges in a move that is bound to offer relief to Kenyans. This has been revealed by the cabinet secretary for the National Treasury Ukur Yatani. According to Yatani, there is...

Equity now East Africa’s largest bank after Sh. 40 bn profit

Equity Group chief executive officer James Mwangi has declared Equity Bank as East Africa's largest bank. This is after the bank posted a Sh. 40 billion net profit in the 12 months period that ended in December 31, 2021. This...

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73pc of all Grade 3 learners can’t do basic Math; 59pc can’t read basic English

A report by the Kenya National Examinations Council has unearthed the deteriorating standards of education under the Curriculum Based...