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Absa Bank Kenya Chief Operating & Digital Officer Julius Kamau addresses delegates during the Women in Tech Africa Summit. The summit brought together industry leaders, women in tech, government officials, and gender equality activists to celebrate women's achievements in technology and advocate for progress towards gender equality. PHOTO/COURTESY

Women in Tech Launches Kenya Chapter in Nairobi, Partnering with Absa to Drive Gender Equality in Technology

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Women in Tech, a global network dedicated to empowering women in the tech industry, has officially launched its Kenya Chapter in Nairobi. ThRead More…

Aga Khan University Dean Medical College, EA Prof. Lukoye Atwoli engages with the University’s Brain & Mind Institute (BMI) Consultant Neurologist Dr. Juzar Hooker, BMI Founding Director Prof. Zul Merali & BMI Snr. Translational Neuroscientist Dr.Chinedu Momoh during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference where limited research funding in Africa was identified as the most significant barrier to effectively addressing the dementia crisis. PHOTO/COURTESY

Limited Research Funding Barrier in Addressing Looming Dementia Crisis

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Experts have emphasized the urgent need for African-led studies, sustainable funding, and greater public awareness to prevent a looming public healtRead More…

(L-R) KWAL Commercial Director, Jonas Geeraerts, and Mukami Miriti, Savanna Brand Manager at KWAL, toast to the official launch of Savanna 0.0, Kenya’s newest non-alcoholic cider. The launch marks KWAL’s strategic move to cater to lifestyle-conscious consumers seeking premium, alcohol-free beverage options.PHOTO/COURTESY

KWAL launches Savanna 0.0 to grow share of cider market

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Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has unveiled its latest product, an alcohol free cider, as it expands its portfolio to capture the consumer who occRead More…

Absa Bank Kenya Chief People Officer Mumbi Kahindo (3rd Left) leads Absa women in celebrating this year's International Women's Day celebrations. The bank has been at the forefront in championing gender parity, with 51 percent of staff being female, with 47 percent being in management and at the board level. PHOTO/COURTESY

Absa Bank Reinforces Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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As the world prepares to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Absa Bank Kenya has gathered women in business and colleagues to celebrate thRead More…

Preston Mendenhall, Group Chief Operating Officer, Rendeavour and Country Head, Tatu City, Kenya, Mr. Tatsunori Ishida, Senior Regional Coordinator, Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Stephen Jennings, Founder and CEO of Rendevour and Solomon Mahinda, Executive Vice President at Tatu City during a visit of Japanese investors to Tatu City SEZ. The Japanese investors are touring Kenya to scout for investment opportunities in Special Economic Zones. PHOTO/COURTESY

Leading Japanese companies seek investment opportunities at Tatu City SEZ

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Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational mixed-use Special Economic Zone, welcomed a high-profile Japanese delegation led by the Japan Ministry of ForeiRead More…

British High Commission Agriculture, Food and Drink Attaché for Africa Rebecca Schneider, African Guarantee Fund Group Director - Capacity Development Patrick Lumumba, Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Elizabeth Wasunna and International Trade Centre SheTrades Hubs in Eastern and Southern Africa Senior Advisor Phyllis Mwangi during the Access to Finance Accelerator training for women in export launch at the Absa Bank Kenya Headquarters in Nairobi. The programme will feature a 6-week intensive training to enhance access to finance for women entrepreneurs involved in export businesses in Kenya. PHOTO/COURTESY

Absa Bank Kenya and International Trade Centre partner to launch access to finance programme for women entrepreneurs in export businesses

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In the framework of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, which is funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development, the International Trade CRead More…