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Kenya

The history of banking in Kenya

Banking in Kenya dates back to the country’s pre-colonial era when its pioneering banks concentrated on financing international trade along the Europe-South Africa–India axis.

Mpesa

How to buy airtime from mpesa without charges

Airtime is needed to make calls and buy data bundles and in a country like Kenya which has over 60 million active SIM cards, airtime is classified as a necessity. In March 2020, airtime was the number one purchase made by Kenyans, surpassing other needs like food and rent. Safaricom

SBM Bank Kenya

Bank Review: SBM Bank Kenya—Everything you need to know

SBM Bank Kenya Limited, subsidiary of Mauritian based SBM Holdings, is a commercial bank in Kenya that offers financial products and service to individuals, SMEs, and corporations. SBM Bank Kenya has over 42 branches, 100,000 customers, and digital banking platforms. It also offers banking product and services to Kenyans

Mobile apps

Ten apps you can get a loan from without a credit bureau check in Kenya

We've compiled a list of 10 loan apps that give you loans without a credit bureau check in Kenya

Mobile apps

Ten apps you can get a loan from without a credit bureau check in Kenya

We've compiled a list of 10 loan apps that give you loans without a credit bureau check in Kenya

Kenyan Banks

Bank Review: Kingdom Bank Kenya—Everything you need to know

Kingdom Bank has 17 branches in Kenya and a service centre in Kisumu. It also has 6 ATM outlets, access to Kensitch ATMs, and digital banking platforms for its customers.

Diamond Trust Bank

Bank Review: Diamond Trust Bank—Everything you need to know

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB), a subsidiary of Diamond Trust Bank Group, is a financial institution in Kenya that provides banking, insurance, and loan products to individuals and businesses. DTB has 61 branches, 58 ATMs, 1061 employees, and 279,965 customers in Kenya. It also offers insurance through its

Gulf African Bank

Bank Review: Gulf African Bank—Everything you need to know

Gulf African Bank (GAB) is one of the three Islamic banks in Kenya. It offers Shariah-compliant financial products and services to businesses and individuals. This article covers the history of Gulf African Bank, how it is different from conventional banks, and its products and services. History of Gulf African Bank

Mobile Technology

How to check your SIM Registration status in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya

SIM registration processes depend on the country. That's why we have compiled the SIM registration process for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Ethiopia

Mobile Technology

How to check your SIM Registration status in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya

SIM registration processes depend on the country. That's why we have compiled the SIM registration process for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Ethiopia

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Absa Bank—Everything you need to know

Absa Bank Kenya Plc was established in 1916 when the National Bank of South Africa opened a branch at Mombasa and merged with the Anglo-Egyptian Bank and the Colonial Bank in 1925.

Mobile Money

Mobile Money Review: Airtel Money

Airtel Money is a mobile money service offered by Airtel Kenya that allows customers to withdraw money, pay their bills, and perform other banking services with their mobile phones. It is also one of the few mobile money operators in Kenya. This article covers the services offered by Airtel money,

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Consolidated Bank of Kenya—Everything you need to know

Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited is a government-owned commercial bank that provides products and services to individuals and businesses in Kenya. It is focused on providing financial tools and services to SMEs in Kenya. This article covers the history, products, and services offered by Consolidated Bank of Kenya. History of

Bank Reviews

Bank Review—Everything you need to know about NCBA Bank

NCBA Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in Kenya. It was formed from a merger NIC Bank Group and Commercial Bank of Africa Group (CBA)

Bank Reviews

Bank Review—Everything you need to know about KCB Bank

The formerly government-owned bank is the biggest commercial bank in Kenya

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Equity Bank—Everything you need to know

Equity Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Limited, is a financial institution in Kenya that offers products and services to individuals, businesses, microfinance institutions, and cooperative societies. Equity Bank is considered one of the largest banks in Kenya. It has more than 9 million active customers and its

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Sidian Bank—Everything you need to know

Sidian Bank, named after the igneous rock Obsidian, is a commercial bank in Kenya that provides banking, insurance, and investment products to businesses and individuals. Formerly known as K-rep, Sidian Bank has grown from an NGO to a full-fledged commercial bank. This article covers the products offered by Sidian Bank

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Standard Chartered Bank (Kenya) — Everything you need to know

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited (Standard Chartered Kenya or SCB) is a commercial bank in Kenya that provides financial services to individuals, businesses, and corporations in Kenya.

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: I&M Bank (Kenya) — Everything you need to know

I&M Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of I&M Group Plc, is a financial institution that provides banking, investment, and insurance products to individuals and businesses.

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited—Everything you need to know

Co-op Bank also owns 3 subsidiary companies: Kingdom securities limited, Co-op Consultancy & Insurance Agency Limited (CCIA), and Co-opTrust Investment Services Limited.