Rosslyn Riviera Mall has reopened its doors to the public after an extensive revamp, offering an array of curated experiences and activities designed to elevate the shopping and leisure experience for all visitors. Located on Limuru Road, the mall is now more vibrant, welcoming, and packed with exciting events tailored to engage and delight mall revelers. As part of the revamp, the mall has introduced several new features and amenities that enhance the overall visitor experience. These include updated interior designs, expanded dining options, and improved retail spaces, all aimed at providing a more luxurious and convenient shopping environment. To…
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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has posted a Sh4.9 billion net profit, representing a 12 per cent growth in its half-year results. DTB Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mrs Nasim Devji, attributed the lender’s performance to the continued rollout of its business growth strategy, which seeks to enhance customer value through increased customer reach, digital transformation, and sustainability excellence. “We are actively focusing on enhancing the delivery of our group business growth strategy. This strategy is geared at achieving socio-economic relevance and pivoting DTB to be a customer-centric, top-tier, digitally driven Bank in East Africa,” Mrs Devji said. She…
More than half of customers in Kenya remain confident in their ability to repay loans even as they report feeling the pinch of inflation “a little less” in first half (H1) of 2024. At least 70 per cent of digital credit consumers feel confident in their ability to repay their loans as the economy crunches. This is according to the Half 1 2024 Customer Barometer data released by Tala, where they surveyed 2,637 correspondents across key markets. Borrowing habits remained largely the same as the last half of 2023 with only 20 per cent reporting to have borrowed more in…
Absa Bank Kenya has reported a profit after tax of Sh10.7 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2024, a 29 per cent increase over the same period last year, supported by strong revenue growth across all business segment. For the six months period, and in line with its purpose of Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together… one story at a time, the Bank continued to empower its customers’ aspirations through access to finance as well as non-financial support. Loans and advances closed at Sh316.3 billion, with the Bank booking Sh64 billion in new gross lending to critical sectors of the…
KCB Group’s net profit nearly doubles to stand at Sh29.9 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to Sh16.1 billion during the same period last year, thanks to robust revenue growth across its diverse portfolio of businesses. The lender’s subsidiaries, excluding KCB Bank Kenya, played a significant role in driving profitability, contributing 37.8 per cent to the overall pretax profit, proving to be a strategic advantage for KCB. Additionally, its board of directors recommend a Sh1.5 per share interim dividend to be paid on or about 30 October 2024, to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC plans to expand its reach with over 17,000 agency service outlets across the country in two years. The first phase of this rollout will see the Bank increase its agency network from the current 600 to over 3000 immediately, with a focus on broadening its presence and enhancing service delivery to the last mile. The project aims to enhance accessibility to essential financial services for individuals and businesses within their localities, offering both existing and non-customers the convenience of conducting cash deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions through third-party outlets. This expansion drive is an important strategic…
Trucks and buses market in Kenya remains attractive as sales increase by 50 per cent since the beginning of the year, particularly in the value-driven segments, Deluxe Trucks and Buses East Africa, the distributors for Ashok Leyland Trucks and Buses in East Africa, said on Monday, August 20. The growth of the industry, valued at $2 billion, is driven by infrastructure development, urbanization and the expanding e-commerce sector. Even so, faced by challenges such as economic pressures, new taxes, political protests, volatile currency exchange rates, and increased fuel costs the market has witnessed a substantial 17-18 per cent contraction compared…
Automotive distributor and service provider, CFAO Mobility has handed over a fleet of 14 Hino buses, financed by Family Bank at a value of Sh103 million, to MetroTrans Bus Company. Hino Buses come with a spacious interior and safety, power, and fuel efficiency. The brand also delivers benchmark levels of road performance and superior comfort. Speaking during the handover ceremony, CFAO Mobility Kenya Managing Director, Mr. Arvinder Reel emphasized their commitment to maintaining the highest technical and mechanical standards through their local assembly proposition, including the Hino buses that boast enhanced safety features. “We are honored to celebrate this significant…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Andrew Karanja has promised sweeping reforms in the tea sector that supports the livelihood of more than 834,129 farmers in the country. This is after it emerged that the sector has been grappling with the challenge of unsold tea that has been stored in Mombasa warehouses. The unsold stock, which was initially at 100 million kilogrammes, has now been reduced to 70 million kilogrammes, amid concerted efforts to clear it by the end of September. CS Karanja said some of the successes in Kenya’s tea sector can be attributed to favorable weather…
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has postponed their planned strike that would have disrupted operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from Monday, August 19, to make room for dialogue. The intended strike issued to both Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Airways workers, was on account of, and in protest against, the alleged planned sale of JKIA to Adani Airport Holdings Limited of India. KAWU said the deal was being carried out in a secretive and unlawful manner, therefore, it would result in massive job losses. “Kenya Airports Authority would like to inform the public and all its…