The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has signed a pact to adhere to the United Nations Global Compact provisions, stamping its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices. With the signing, NBK has committed to upholding and protecting human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption principles in the course of its business dealings. As a signatory […]
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UAE B2B e-commerce site Dubuy targets Africa for growth
Dubuy , an e-commerce platform by UAE global logistics provider DP World, has entered Kenya with plans to launch the business-to-business (B2B) site in more countries across the continent in the coming months. This marks Dubuy’s third market in East Africa, coming months after setting up in Rwanda and unveiling plans to enter Ethiopia . […]
NBK, logistics firm DP World in deal to link SMEs to global market
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) on Wednesday signed a partnership with Dubai-based logistics firm DP World to link local traders to the global market but mainly UAE and Asia. In the agreement, NBK will offer financial solutions to buyers and sellers from Kenya while providing an avenue for them to interact and network with other […]
Central Bank releases over Sh55b to rescue struggling local lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) lending to banks hit Sh55.47 billion in the financial year to June 2021. This points to the regulator’s increased intervention to rescue lenders from a liquidity crunch. The latest lending, under the liquidity support framework introduced five years ago, is 50 per cent higher than the Sh36.94 billion that […]
Program to support water sanitation and hygiene services providers in Kenya
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) in partnership with Aqua for All , a non-profit organization that provides grant money to scale and implement solutions that address drinking water, sanitation, and/or water management have launched a close to US$ 45.3M program to support water sanitation and hygiene services providers in Kenya. The program, which comprises […]
NBK offers a lesson in turnaround
National Bank of Kenya managing director Paul Russo. DIANA NGILA | NMG It is now two years since Kenya Commercial Bank started executing the bail- out takeover of the National Bank of Kenya(NBK). I recently caught up with NBK managing director Paul Russo for insights into execution of successful bank turnarounds. We must not forget […]
NBK offers a lesson in turnaround
National Bank of Kenya managing director Paul Russo. DIANA NGILA | NMG It is now two years since Kenya Commercial Bank started executing the bail- out takeover of the National Bank of Kenya(NBK). I recently caught up with NBK managing director Paul Russo for insights into execution of successful bank turnarounds. We must not forget […]
Court declines to bar M-Pesa payments for Likoni ferry crossing
Kenya Ferry Services got a reprieve after a court declined to grant interim orders restraining it from imposing payment for toll charges through the exclusive use of M-Pesa at the Likoni Channel ferry crossing. Muslims for Human Rights (Muhuri) had sought the orders pending hearing and determination of its petition challenging the M-Pesa mode of […]
KENYA: NBK finances water and sanitation service providers in Nairobi
KENYA: NBK finances water and sanitation service providers in Nairobi©Kenyan Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation A new financing program aims to support companies that provide water, sanitation and hygiene services in Kenya. The program is being initiated by the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) with funding of 5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $45.2 million). […]
Sh5 billion water financing programme launched
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) in partnership with Aqua for All has launched a Sh5 billion Water, Sanitation and Hygiene financing programme to offer support to businesses dealing with water, sanitation and hygiene products and services. Groups that are expected to benefit from the fund include micro, small and medium enterprises, corporates, public and private […]