Safaricom’s M-PESA has launched a new set of business solutions designed to empower Kenya’s Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This move is a significant boost to the country’s economy, as MSMEs contribute 40% to Kenya’s GDP and account for…
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has been named the African Business Leader of the Year by Africa Leadership Magazine. Russo’s selection followed rigorous and competitive competition on the African continent, with leadership qualities, transformative vision, and outstanding contributions being key…
KCB Bank Kenya has announced that it has secured a $95 million credit line from Proparco, a subsidiary of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group. The facility will be used to finance climate-related investment projects and empower women entrepreneurs in…
From Left: KCB Group, Finance Director, Lawrence Kimathi, Group Chairman, Dr. Joseph Kinyua and Group CEO, Paul Russo exchange notes during the release of the 2023 Full Year Financial results. KCB Group recorded a decline in net profit in 2023…
KCB Group, Chief Executive Officer, Paul Russo KCB Group CEO Paul Russo has confirmed that the regional lender is in the process of selling its struggling subsidiary National Bank to Nigerian lender Access Bank. “The board evaluated three options and…