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Updated on June 2, 2024: This article has undergone a comprehensive update to present readers with the latest information regarding Tier 1 banks in Kenya. Significant enhancements include the transition of Barclays Banks to Absa Bank Kenya, CBA to NCBA, and the addition of I&M Holdings. Additionally, a new conclusion and comprehensive FAQs have been … Read more
This article was updated on June 4, 2024: Included information about Bank of Africa, Barclays Bank (now Absa Bank Kenya PLC), Dubai Islamic Bank, State Bank of Mauritius (SBM), and additional details about Standard Chartered Bank. In this article, we will look at the list of international banks in Kenya. A bank is a financial … Read more
Updated on June 7, 2024: Revised content to include advantages of Equity Bank Mobile Banking, steps on how to register for mobile banking, and added FAQs section for clarity and comprehensive understanding of the process. Do you know how to register for Equity Bank mobile banking or through their banking app Eazzy Banking? When I … Read more
Updated on June 7, 2024 – Added a new section on how to apply for a car loan. Also included FAQs to aid better understanding. In this article, you will learn about Co-Operative Bank Loans. Can you have access to the Co-operative Bank of Kenya loans? Well, we will find that out in a few. … Read more
Updated on June 10, 2024: The article has been revised to include benefits of medical insurance companies in Kenya and detailed descriptions of specific insurance plans offered by each company, such as First Assurance’s comprehensive marine insurance coverage and AAR Insurance’s expanded range of medical services. Additionally, contact details for each company have been updated … Read more
Updated on June 22, 2024 – Made the introduction more easier to understand and included FAQs. Curious about your Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) status in Kenya? Understanding your CRB status is essential for accessing credit facilities and financial opportunities. Here is a quick and efficient process on how you can check your CRB status online free … Read more
Updated On June 30, 2024: Added new investment firms TransCentury Capital, Olympia Capital Holdings, Old Mutual Securities Limited, Kurwitu Ventures, Suntra Investment Bank, Kimisitu Sacco Society, and KCB Capital Limited to the list, along with detailed descriptions of their services and offerings. Have you ever wondered about where to invest your money suppose you had … Read more
Updated on July 8, 2024: Added an expanded section on the advantages and disadvantages of using USSD codes for loans, including privacy risks, harassment, trauma, chronic borrowing, and CRB blacklisting. Also included additional free USSD MPESA loan codes and a detailed FAQ section to address common queries. Today’s article, we will identify 10 quick USSD … Read more
Updated on June 29, 2024: Added an “Ensuring Security and Privacy” section highlighting the app’s commitment to protecting user data. Added six FAQs Timiza Loan App is a mobile loan app that allows anyone to access Barclays (Now Absa) Timiza loans on their phones. In this article, I am going to take you through Timiza … Read more
Updated on July 11, 2024: Expanded content to include compliance obligations for fund managers, a regulatory framework overview, and detailed steps to obtain a fund manager license in Kenya, ensuring comprehensive guidance for potential investors and fund management entities. There are over 20 fund managers in Kenya. They include banks and insurance firms that oversee … Read more
Updated on July 8, 2024: Added new investment banks and updated contact information for all listed banks. Read on to find out the best Investment banks in Kenya. Currently, people are looking for ways to grow wealth, and one of the ways they are doing that is by saving in investment banks. Despite wealth creation through … Read more
With the proliferation of electronic commerce today, you may be perplexed as to which is the best online payment system from which you can benefit the most, such as switching from PayPal to Revolut. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from paper cash to electronic cash has been considered the primary method of payment. To … Read more
