Kenya financing
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Trinity Church Wall Street announces more than $ 9 million in grants for religious communities in United States, Africa and Central America – Episcopal News Service
Trinity Church Wall Street has awarded more than $ 9 million in grants to religious communities in the United States and around the world. These grants ... -
Plane 2030 inches ahead amid headwinds
Construction of the Dongo Kundu bypass bridge, Mombasa. [Robert Menza, Standard] The government is optimistic about achieving Vision 2030 on schedule despite the major challenges that ... -
Devolution Stakeholders Agree on Senate Climate Action Committee »Capital News
WOTE, Kenya, November 26 – The 7th Devolution Conference on Friday recommended the formation of a new Senate committee to monitor county-level climate adaptation measures at ... -
Minaean SP Construction: Provides an update on the status of the projects pipeline
Vancouver, BC, Canada – November 24, 2021 – Minaean SP Construction Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: MSP; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: NJA) (âMSPâ or the âCompanyâ) ... -
How to boost energy efficiency in low-income countries
Credit market failures could slow the adoption of energy efficiency in low-income countries, according to a new research paper titled “Credit, attention and externalities in the ... -
World joins Uganda in new regional war of terror
The deadly double bombings in the Ugandan capital Kampala earlier this week drew global condemnation, with various capitals pledging to support Uganda in the fight against ... -
EarthBeat Weekly: “The Earth speaks; she tells us that we have no more time ‘| Earth beat
A man and boy from the Uru-eu-wau-wau tribe inspect an area deforested by invaders on indigenous land near Campo Novo de Rondônia, Brazil, in 2019 (CNS ... -
Cop26 agreement promises more action but 1.5 ° C target still seems out of reach | New
Countries have been urged to set more ambitious emission reduction targets by next year’s climate talks, after pledges made at Cop26 in Glasgow failed to address ... -
Public-private funding essential to scale up agricultural insurance | New
âIn monetary terms, this equates to a coverage gap of between $ 60 billion and $ 80 billion, which would represent an annual premium value of ... -
Fidelity, Visa and Kingsway back South African fintech JUMO in $ 120 million round – TechCrunch
JUMO, a South Africa and London-based company that provides financial services to entrepreneurs and businesses in emerging markets, has raised $ 120 million in a new ... -
NCBA signs Ksh. 1.2B Vehicle Rental Agreement with Kenya Police
NCBA Leasing LLP signed an agreement for the lease of 250 vehicles worth Ksh. 1.2 billion to the Kenya police. In partnership with Toyota Kenya, NCBA ... -
Google to invest $ 1 billion for digital transformation in Africa
Investment in digital transformation will focus first on building reliable and fast internet infrastructure in more regions of the continent. Other areas of investment include supporting ... -
Absa signs auto finance deal with Toyotsu
Shipping & Logistics Absa signs auto finance deal with Toyotsu Wednesday 03 November 2021 Absa Headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi. PHOTO FILE | NMG By ELIZABETH KIVUVAMore ... -
“If you allow yourself to feel it, grief and injustice are hard to bear”
This is an excerpt from today’s edition of the Journal’s COP26 newsletter which brings you all the important updates from the big climate summit. Journalist Orla ... -
Kenyatta to lead discussions on Africa’s crucial role in tackling the climate crisis at COP26 ”Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya On October 31, President Uhuru Kenyatta is due to lead discussions on Africa’s crucial role in tackling the climate crisis at the United Nations ... -
Covid-19: G20 wants the world to be fully vaccinated by mid-2022
G20 ministers support the goal of having 70% of the world vaccinated against Covid-19 by the middle of next year. On Friday (local time), the health ... -
WHO calls for $ 23 billion to support next phase of ACT accelerator
Ahead of the G20 leaders’ meeting in Rome this weekend, the World Health Organization (WHO) today unveiled the new plan for the ACT accelerator and called ... -
Climate change will displace tens of millions of East Africans by 2050 – World Bank
NAIROBI, October 27 (Reuters) – Climate change will force tens of millions of East Africans to abandon their homes over the next three decades, even as ... -
$ 1 million available for certification of a sustainable hydroelectric project
Hydropower projects around the world can now apply for funding to cover the cost of the certification assessment against the new Hydropower Sustainability Standard. A fund ... -
Start-up SA SweepSouth to expand further across Africa
Startup in South Africa South sweep announced plans to expand further across Africa. The startup was founded in 2014 by Aisha Pandor and Alen Ribic (a ... -
Exploit the potential gains of outgoing FDI
Bangladeshi businesses are increasingly calling for the easing of draconian restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) as they seek to diversify their income. Indeed, FDI can ... -
Tala Raises $ 145 Million, Pharmeasy Raises $ 350 Million In Pre-IPO Round, Report Says Sun Mobility Secures $ 50 Million And Credible $ 30 Million Bags In Funding series B
Here’s a look at the best startup space deals this week. Tala raises $ 145 million in Upstart-led funding round Fintech firm Tala has raised $ ... -
Ventures Platform and Hustle Fund back Nigerian fintech Brass in $ 1.7 million round – TechCrunch
Small and medium enterprises make up over 95% of all businesses in Nigeria. But despite their size and importance, the majority of them are underserved by ... -
Why the United States should have invited Russia to join the anti-ransomware initiative
The new initiative against ransomware, announcement by President Joe Biden in early October, brings together around thirty countries to strengthen cooperation against ransomware and fight against ... -
EU announces grants for young people and women in Kenya – How to apply
The European Union (EU) in collaboration with other organizations has grants announced for women and youth worth Ksh 5.1 billion through the AgriBiz program. Through the ... -
Opinion: How banks can leverage technology to rebuild and maintain a healthy credit portfolio ▷ Kenya News
The decisive issue in a bank’s success is the quality of its loans. Yet COVID-19 has torn apart institutional loan portfolios, increasing the proportion of loans ... -
Kenya Industrial Estates is committed to supporting businesses
Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Acting Board Chairman Bob Karina (in yellow) and Managing Director Parmain ole Narikae (in tie) listen to Doziki Concrete Builders Managing Director ... -
Kurima offers a mechanization solution to small farmers
The Chronicle Harare officeLOCAL agricultural tool maker Kurima Machinery and Technology says it is working with various agricultural development organizations to come up with initiatives that ... -
Funding needed to roll out new malaria vaccine in Africa
World Health Organization (WHO) approval of a malaria vaccine offers a beacon of hope for the African continent, which bears the heaviest burden of the disease ... -
Reaching entrepreneurs in Somalia through a partnership with KIMS Microfinance
by Zoe So, Regional Director of the Whole Planet Foundation for Eastern and Southern Africa Northampton, MA –News Direct– Whole Foods Market Foundations âThe Siti group ... -
Kenya borrowed 73 billion shillings from April to August
Keeping Kenya Power afloat, buying medical waste treatment plants and boosting animal production are among the reasons Kenya borrowed 73 billion shillings per month between April ... -
IMO to expand regional presence with new office in the Pacific
The IMO Technical Cooperation Committee at its 71st session (TC 71) (20-24 September) approved the establishment of an IMO Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Pacific ... -
Zimbabwe: wheat harvest begins – allAfrica.com
Wheat harvest has started, with the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) appointing 18 collection depots as the country expects a bumper harvest due to minimal power interruption ... -
India Ranks Second in Global Crypto Adoption: Chain Analysis
In the 12 months leading up to June 2021, the cryptocurrency market grew by 706% and reached a value of $ 572.5 billion (approximately Rs. 42 ... -
The Pandora Papers show how tax havens are part of the global problem of inequality
A huge treasure trove of leaked financial documents, the Pandora Papers, has exposed the offshore financial transactions of hundreds of global elites, including more than 330 ... -
FarmERP Expands Horizon on Global Platform with Ag-Tech
Bombay (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 4 (ANI / NewsView): FarmERP recently developed specialized and personalized âpacksâ for its consumers, based on their sub-verticals and business processes. These ... -
READY FOR THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is due to open the fifteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD15) which begins tomorrow, October ... -
FAO and Switzerland celebrate annual awards at World Food Forum – India Education | Latest Education News | Global education news
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Swiss Federal Government have announced the winners of the 2021 edition of the ... -
Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Kenya account for around 80% of investments in Africa – AfDB
In Africa, the concentration of venture capital and private equity has reflected the evolution of accelerators, so that support for innovation and entrepreneurship has increased, as ... -
bne IntelliNews – bneGREEN: China’s pledge not to finance coal overseas could free up $ 130 billion for green investments
China’s pledge to drop funding for overseas coal projects could affect a total of 44 coal-fired power plants in Asia and Africa, with a combined capacity ... -
Mobile money dominates fintech investments in Africa
Financial technology, colloquially known as âfintechâ, is accelerating financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that has traditionally suffered from limited access to formal financial services, ... -
Chinese loans leave developing countries $ 385 billion in hidden debt
Railway workers inspect a Kenya Railways freight train before it departs from the port station in Mombasa, Kenya on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Bloomberg | Getty ... -
6M traders in South Africa conduct cash transactions
Card acceptance in South Africa has doubled in the past six years. This is the good news. The bad news is that the shift in card ... -
AFRICA: London to focus on climate finance over next 5 years
The UK, host of the 2021 Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP26), has announced its climate finance ambitions. In his address to the United Nations General Assembly ... -
The action must correspond to “the urgency of the crisis”
Of advanced technologies To ambitious commitments to reduce carbon emissions, Climate Week in New York focused on the latest strategies to tackle climate change. With hundreds ... -
Achieving global justice starts locally – Inside Philanthropy
Since my childhood, I dreamed of becoming a lawyer specializing in human rights. But just as I was about to start my first year of law ... -
Report: Access to finance for Kenyan creatives is the biggest challenge
This is what a Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) report entitled New business models for funding research in the creative sector. The report, which was ... -
China’s new coal policy scuttles Zim’s energy plans
If there is one country likely to be the most affected by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision to stop building new power plants abroad, it is ... -
$ 4 million reportedly intended for public schools reportedly gone – Global News Network
From LR, Minister of Finance Samuel D. Tweah and Prof. D. Ansu Sonii, Minister of Education Confusion is occurring between the Ministries of Finance and Development ... -
China’s halt to coal funding could halt Zimbabwe’s energy plans
South China Morning Post If THERE is a country likely to be most affected by President Xi Jinping’s decision to stop building new power plants abroad, ... -
AfDB supports young entrepreneurs with up to USD 100,000 in climate grants
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 24 –The African Development Bank has launched the African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) challenge which seeks young entrepreneurs capable of galvanizing climate resilient ... -
Global financial institutions urged to increase investment in agriculture
President Uhuru Kenyatta challenged global financial institutions to increase investments in agriculture as part of their support for African economies. In a pre-recorded video statement delivered ... -
Kenya: Incidents of burns topped annual average in 2020 – Data
Nairobi – The Ministry of Health has recorded an increase in the number of burns in the country, with a significant number of cases occurring in ... -
User fees threaten universal health plan
Chroniclers User fees threaten universal health care Thursday 23 September 2021 By EDWINE BARASAMore from this author Summary Reducing out-of-pocket payments for health services is particularly ... -
APICORP launches its first Green Bond Framework
The framework will serve as a vehicle for raising green / sukuk bonds that reinforce the institution’s commitment to projects aligned with its recently approved ESG ... -
Mihai Patru: Unique Capacity Building for Mission-Driven Leaders and Businesses
Ladder is a publishing platform for various picture books and online programs whose mission is to empower over one million children to become social entrepreneurs. Our ... -
New poor linked to quality problems in higher education
KENYA The shock of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya has forced large numbers of young university graduates and their counterparts from other higher education institutions into ... -
Why you can’t cap downward interest rates
Dr Ernest Addison, Governor, BoG Two weeks ago, a policy think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), proposed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) consider ... -
Reviews | Religious beliefs and abortion laws
The Bible teaches us that in an ideal world, “mercy and truth meet, justice and peace are embraced.” Instead, Texas has become the barometer of a ... -
Updates on vaccines, energy and climate change
A new South African technology transfer center to replicate the Moderna vaccine A technology transfer hub in South Africa created in June aims to replicate, with ... -
Reviews | Why has black enrollment dropped at an Elite Southern university?
We know how to foster greater diversity in the student body, because some public universities have done so. When the University of Texas, Austin, started to ... -
Saudi Arabia finances terrorism in Ethiopia: Saudis and Egyptians …
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in the article do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or borkena.com By Jamal Elatr During a visit to Egypt on ... -
Forget Loon’s balloon burst, we just shot 700TB of high-speed laser between two cities, says Google • The Register
Engineers at Google’s Moonshot X tech lab said they used lasers to broadcast 700TB of internet traffic between two cities separated by the Congo River. The ... -
Seychelles: Bank Al Habib Limited to close its branch in Seychelles
The Central Bank of Seychelles has confirmed that Bank Al Habib Limited has submitted a request for the voluntary closure of its branch in the island ... -
African Development Bank pledges to further support East African integration process
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is committed to further supporting the integration process of the East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organization. A statement released ... -
Develop a work strategy that supports our local food systems
Nancy Cherotich with her baby on her back preparing her farm for planting in the Nessuit region of Njoro on February 10, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] That ... -
Kaspersky Ranks Cryptojackers Among Africa’s Top Malware Threats
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has detected more than 1,500 fraudulent entities targeting potential crypto investors and miners just in the first half of 2021. by Kaspersky ... -
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta’s “Golden Baby” CHU still struggles to crawl
In December of last year, while on his deathbed, Dr. Stephen Mogusu managed to contact the Nation. In a long post, he left behind a grim ... -
Regional states receive $ 3.2 billion in IMF support to ease Covid shocks
By ALLAN OLINGO Regional economies received $ 3.17 billion from the International Monetary Fund as part of the newly issued – and largest ever – General ... -
Kenya: CMA, Cytonn Clash Ropes in Parliament
Embattled Cytonn Investments Management Ltd has called on Kenyan lawmakers to investigate the appointment of Capital Markets Authority (CMA) CEO Wycliffe Shamiah, including his conduct and ... -
Vaccination champion Kilifi brings local challenges to the table
By MAUREEN ONGALA By WACHIRA MWANGI The village of Msumarini in Kikambala in the South Kilifi sub-county is home to a vaccination champion in the county. ... -
Dubai sets up specialized money laundering tribunal to fight financial crimes
The courts in Dubai announced on Sunday the creation of a specialized tribunal, focused on the fight against money laundering, within the court of first instance ... -
“How to hire” is the new “how to keep track”
Thanks for reading Startups Weekly. Want the weekly summary in your inbox every Saturday? Register now here. When COVID-19 started infecting the world, my interviews with ... -
CBK Gains Power to Control Mobile Lending Rates
Economy CBK Gains Power to Control Mobile Lending Rates Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Central Bank of Kenya. PHOTO FILE | NMG By JOHN MUTUAMore from this ... -
North African oil and gas producers engage in energy transition
Clean energy transition is on the agenda for this year’s conference. According to Mohamed Boussaîd, Tunisian Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines: âWe are determined to ... -
ELEVING GROUP (FORMER MOGO FINANCE) PRESENTS UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
DGAP-News: Mogo Finance S.A. / Key word(s): Half Year Results/Half Year Results ELEVING GROUP (FORMER MOGO FINANCE) REPORTS UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 ... -
Kenya Power seeks new CFO
The utility company Kenya Power has started its search for a new chief financial officer. The parastatal state opened applications for the position through its consulting ... -
Banks Can Bypass Disruptive Trends Without Breaking
By PATRICK NJOROGE The world has been grappling with the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic for a year and a half, and it is also on ... -
Kenya: UK announces sanctions against senior official
The UK has imposed an asset freeze and travel ban on one of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s advisers for alleged corruption. UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab ... -
How dirty money fomented Kenya’s housing boom
Modern housing estate [Courtesy] After a four-month process to phase out the old 1,000 shillings notes, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge on October ... -
Real estate investors turn to warehouses on overcrowded office buildings
Market news Real estate investors turn to warehouses on overcrowded office buildings Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Nairobi city skyline. PHOTO FILE | NMG By CHARLES MWANIKIMore ... -
Focus on Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates
DUBLIN, July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The “Africa & Middle East Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook – Over 75 ... -
Xinhua’s Global Economic News Summary at 09:30 GMT, July 18
PHNOM PENH – COVID-19 has caused Cambodia to lose US $ 3.6 billion in funding streams, accounting for 19.8% of the country’s total funding streams in ... -
Eurobond yields rise on Covid, political nervousness
By JAMES ANYANZWA Kenya Eurobonds traded on the Irish and UK stock markets face moderate demand amid concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainties surrounding the ... -
Where to get the coolest discounts and giveaways – NBC Chicago
When you crave something sweet and special, there is nothing better than rich, creamy ice cream. National Ice Cream Day is July 18, and ice cream ... -
Depositors withdraw Sh34b from dollar accounts as shilling businesses
Kenyans withdrew 34.2 billion shillings from their dollar accounts in two months as confidence in the local currency increased. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya ... -
The market for mobile applications in Africa is flourishing. Here’s why.
Restrictions to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus have limited physical contact, forcing people to rely more on virtual interactions through mobile apps. The ... -
Blow-by-blow account of how the pandemic affected Kenya’s real estate sector
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – A Deloitte analysis has described the growth of Kenya’s real estate sector as having been turbulent over the past 5 years, ... -
Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO): Blockchain Good for Women Financial Inclusion
Blockchain technology can help empower unbanked or underbanked women around the world, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala. This is another recent ... -
Despite the hype, construction tech will be hard to disrupt – TechCrunch
David Ward is a 30-year tech industry veteran, entrepreneur, and CEO and founder of Secure site check-in. From the outside Looking inside, the construction industry seems ... -
Temasek, Warburg Pincus and Bhavish Aggarwal invest $ 500 million in Ola – TechCrunch
Temasek and a subsidiary of Warburg Pincus are investing $ 500 million in Indian ride-sharing giant Ola, the Bangalore-based startup said in a brief statement on ... -
Everything you need to know about fintech financing in Africa – Quartz Africa
When it comes to the startup scene in Africa, fintech is the center of attention. Over the past six years, the sector has been the most ... -
15 announcements of transactions, fundraising and exits in June
Namibian private equity firm Eos Capital will acquire The Mushara Collection, a tourism asset located near Etosha National Park, through its Allegrow fund. This article is ... -
FSD Africa deploys climate finance training program in Africa
FSD Africa launched a climate finance training program designed to expand access to finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation on the continent. The training will ... -
Heads of State, Leaders and Activists Take Bold Steps to Accelerate Gender Equality and Address the Consequences of Covid-19 for Women and Girls – World
Generation Equality Forum to drive major political reforms and generate more than USD 40 billion in new investments Paris, June 30, 2021 – Heads of state ... -
OCP signs $ 100 million financing agreement with IFC
Moroccan phosphate and fertilizer producer OCP has secured a $ 100 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop its African value chain. The ... -
Jubilee Health uses M-TIBA to expand mobile microinsurance
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 28 – Jubilee Health Insurance today announced a collaboration agreement with CarePay to deploy digital insurance products on the M-TIBA platform. They are ... -
The bank expands its initiative for businesswomen
Ayona Trimnell said that Access Bank is a leading advocate for women’s economic empowerment through funding. [Courtesy] A multinational bank has unveiled the third edition of ... -
Equity Bank in a new partnership with the UN to accelerate the SDGs
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – Equity Group and Equity Group Foundation together with the United Nations system in Kenya and its SDG partnership platform have signed ... -
Officially ordered enlarged Berbera, Lamu Next
Somaliland celebrated the opening of Port of Berbera Thursday after the completion of the first phase of the port’s expansion as part of its development into ...