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Archive

Every story KBF has published, organized by date. Browse by year, or search for specific coverage.

121 stories in 2025 Since 2019

2025

121 stories

December

Tourism Sector Roundtable Charts New Strategies for MICE, Wildlife, and Cultural Growth

News 2 min Dec 10

Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary Expanded to Protect Rhinos and Boost Tourism Potential

News 2 min Dec 9

Kenya Kicks Off 2025 Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage Week to Strengthen Domestic Travel, Investment and Employment Opportunities

News 2 min Dec 7

Ministry of Tourism Integrates Culture into MICE Sector

News 2 min Dec 6

SportyBet Kenya Unveiled as Title Sponsor of Kipchumba Karori Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament

News 2 min Dec 5

Government Launches Major Refurbishment of Utalii Hotel as Landmark Facility Prepares for Comeback

News 3 min Dec 4

Co-op Bank Named Ecosystem Collaboration Champion at Pesalink Awards for Driving Business and Community Solutions

News 1 min Dec 4

Innovation in MSME Services Earns Co-op Bank Recognition as Best Bank at Visa Awards 2025

News 2 min Dec 3

Tourism Arrivals Jump 48% in Nine Months as Visa-Free Policy Spurs Travel Demand

November

Co-op Bank Implements Risk-Based Credit Model for Individual and SME Lending

News 2 min Nov 25

SportyBet Kenya Cultivating Champions Through the Gikuni United FC Kit Donation

News 3 min Nov 25

Sportybet Kenya: A Premier Betting Hub for Local Players

News 3 min Nov 15

Complete Guide To Sportybet Kenya Registration

News 3 min Nov 12

Strong Earnings Drive Co-op Bank to Ksh 21.6 Billion Profit and Ksh 548.6 Billion in Deposits

October

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano and First Lady Rachel Ruto Honour Young Environmental Champions at FLAMA 2025

News 2 min Oct 28

Kenya and Uganda Forge Joint Tourism Strategy Targeting 1.4 Million Intra-African Visitors

News 3 min Oct 26

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Draws 32,000 Runners, Boosting Sports Tourism and Economic Activity in Capital

News 3 min Oct 22

Safaricom Achieves Ksh 1.1 Trillion Total Impact Across Economy, Society, and Environment

News 3 min Oct 22

M-PESA Foundation Provides Fistula Surgery and Reintegration Services in Migori

News 2 min Oct 18

Safaricom Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga’s Enduring National Legacy

News 3 min Oct 15

Kenya Ranked World’s Friendliest Country in 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Awards

News 3 min Oct 14

Safaricom Invests Ksh 15 Million to Plant 250,000 Trees Across Network Sites

News 2 min Oct 10

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Leads Mazingira Day Drive in Nyandarua to Advance 15 Billion Tree Target

News 2 min Oct 9

Co-op Bank Wins Africa Product Innovation Award for Innovative Approach to MSME Financing

News 2 min Oct 8

VybCall Rolls Out Under Safaricom and Huawei Partnership to Personalize Caller Experiences

News 2 min Oct 5

Co-op Bank Backs Seven Oaks School with KSh 110 Million Funding for Brookview Membley Project

News 2 min Oct 1

New Spark Accelerator Cohort Targets Digital Scale as Safaricom Expands Corporate Venture Support

September

Maralal Camel Derby Draws 30,000 Visitors as Festival Anchors Samburu on Global Tourism Map

News 2 min Sep 23

Free Entry to National Parks Announced for World Tourism Day as Sector Pushes Sustainability Agenda

News 2 min Sep 23

Tourism Earnings Hit Record Ksh 452 Billion as Arrivals Reach 2.4 Million

News 3 min Sep 22

Farmers Explore Technologies and Market Opportunities as Co-op Bank Hosts 22nd Naivasha Horticultural Fair

News 2 min Sep 22

Co-op Bank Honored at Global SME Finance Forum 2025 for Advancing SME Finance and Innovation

News 2 min Sep 20

Safaricom Warns Customers Against Fake M-Pesa Investment Schemes Circulating on Social Media

News 2 min Sep 20

M-PESA Core Overhaul Targets 10,000 Transactions Per Second to Meet Expanding Mobile Payments Demand

News 3 min Sep 18

Co-op Bank Offers Lower Foreign Exchange Rates for Transfers to Key International Markets

News 1 min Sep 16

Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Seal Spain Tour With 4-2 Victory Over SD Huesca

News 2 min Sep 16

East Africa Crowns First PUBG Mobile Africa Cup Champion as Safaricom Hook Powers Historic Finals

News 2 min Sep 15

Kenya Targets 600 More Black Rhinos by 2030 Under New Habitat Expansion Drive

News 1 min Sep 11

Tourism Ministry Eyes Konza City for High Value Visitors and Expanded MICE Market

News 2 min Sep 9

Transport Sector Boosted With Fuel and Connectivity Packages in New Safaricom Ride-Hailing and Boda Boda Plan

News 2 min Sep 8

Co-op Bank Board Visits Mombasa ASK Show

News 2 min Sep 7

Mombasa Trade Fair Features Co-operative Bank’s Agritech Solutions to Improve Farm Productivity

News 2 min Sep 5

New TRA Fleet Commissioned to Expand Inspections and Enforce Compliance Nationwide

News 2 min Sep 4

Chapa Dimba Programme Sends 25 Kenyan Players to Spain for Professional Football Training

August

Government Tightens Maasai Mara Rules After Viral Tourist Clip

News 2 min Aug 25

Thousands Gather at KICC for Otamatsuri Gaming Convention Boosted by Safaricom 5G Connectivity

News 3 min Aug 21

Co-op Bank Empowers Over 249,000 Kenyan MSMEs with Loans and Training

News 3 min Aug 21

Historic Year for Kenya Tourism as Sector Reaches New Heights

News 2 min Aug 21

Safaricom Expands Digital Options with Innovative B Live Product That Adapts to Different Usage Habits

News 4 min Aug 20

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Outlines Digital Solutions for Wildlife Management at TICAD 9

News 2 min Aug 17

Best Digital Technology Award Goes to Safaricom at CIPS Africa 2025

News 2 min Aug 16

M-PESA Set to Expand Online Advertising as Ruto Pushes Payment Integration With Google and Facebook

News 3 min Aug 16

CS Miano Overhauls ‘Magical Kenya’ Brand as Taskforce Targets Modern Tourism and Global Competitiveness

News 3 min Aug 14

Digital Channels Handle More Than 90% of Co-op Bank Transactions

News 3 min Aug 8

FKF and KTB Ink Ksh 15 Million Partnership to Boost Sports Tourism

July

Student Leaders Slam HELB and Ministry Over University Funding Delays

News 2 min Jul 29

Co-op Bank Expands Premium Services with New Executive Plus Lounges Across Kenya

News 3 min Jul 29

Tech Entrepreneur Brian Mwau Joins TRIFIC SEZ as Business Development Head

News 2 min Jul 25

Dividend Payout of Ksh 48.08 Billion Signals Investor Confidence in Safaricom Stock

News 2 min Jul 1

Nairobi Ascends to UN Tourism Executive Council After Strategic Bid Poised to Shape Global Industry Agenda

News 3 min Jul 1

Kenya Ramps Up MICE Sector Reforms as CS Miano Confirms Convention Bureau Revival

June

Kenya Redefines African Tourism Leadership with Historic Wins at 2025 World Travel Awards

News 2 min Jun 23

Co-op Bank Partners with WorldRemit to Power Seamless Diaspora Transfers in Kenya

News 1 min Jun 22

Tourism CS Champions Yoga as Catalyst for Healing Focused Travel in Kenya

News 2 min Jun 19

Co-op Bank Launches New Financial Solutions to Empower MSMEs in Kenya

News 1 min Jun 11

Co-op Bank Raises Daily ATM Withdrawal Limit to Sh60,000 Amid Inflation Pressures

News 1 min Jun 10

CS Rebecca Miano Issues Public Safety Warning After Fatal Nyandarua Tourist Crash

News 2 min Jun 9

Safaricom Unveils New Credit Solutions to Boost MSME Financing in Kenya

News 2 min Jun 9

Co-operative and KCB Lead in Lending Rate Cuts After CBK Lowers Key Rates

News 1 min Jun 5

Safaricom’s SIG Forum Empowers SMEs as 3Verse Kenya Shares Award-Winning Branding Strategies

News 1 min Jun 4

Safaricom to Invest Sh66 Billion in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa

News 1 min Jun 3

Tourism CS Voices Government’s Resolve to Complete Projects in Nyandarua County

News 1 min Jun 2

PLP and Safaricom Graduate 300 Youth to Boost Kenya’s Digital Talent Pipeline

May

Rhino Charge 2025 Draws 64 Teams with Ksh 25.8 Million Safaricom Sponsorship

News 2 min May 23

Safaricom Bets on Ziidi to Capture Untapped Retail Investor Base

News 2 min May 21

Safaricom Deepens MSME Lending with New M-PESA Credit Suite

April

Co-operative Bank Subsidiaries Shine with Strong 2024 Profits

Reports & Analysis 2 min Apr 1

Repatriated Mountain Bongos Show Signs of Thriving in Their New Habitat

News 2 min Apr 1

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Reveals Economic Impact of the 2025 Safari Rally

News 2 min Apr 1

Tourism Ministry Leads Push to Improve Passenger Experience at JKIA with New Service Charter

News 1 min Apr 1

Kenya and Ireland Strengthen Tourism Cooperation on St. Patrick's Day

News 2 min Apr 1

CS Rebecca Miano Calls for Private Sector Action to Accelerate Gender Equality in Kenya

March

Court Rules in Favor of Co-operative Bank of Kenya

News 2 min Mar 22

Co-op Bank Group and Absa Bank Customer Deposits Spike

World Business 2 min Mar 20

Co-op Bank Kenya Strengthens Subsidiaries and Expands Assets

World Business 1 min Mar 20

Co-op Bank Reports 9.8% Profit Surge

World Business 1 min Mar 13

Lewa Safari Marathon Receives Ksh 25M Boost from Safaricom as It Marks 25 Years

News 2 min Mar 9

What NSE’s Margin Cut Means for Safaricom Investors

News 1 min Mar 7

Inside Esther Waititu’s Vision to Make M-PESA Smarter and More Relevant

News 3 min Mar 7

M-PESA Marks 18 Years with New Investment Platform

News 2 min Mar 4

Murang’a School to Benefit from Ksh 22 Million Infrastructure Boost Through M-PESA Foundation

News 1 min Mar 3

Safaricom Expands Cloud Capabilities with Ksh 1 Billion Data Centre in Limuru

News 1 min Mar 3

Tourism Ministry Commits to Boosting Wildlife Attractions in Baringo Through Funding and Improved Accessibility

News 2 min Mar 3

Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims to Receive Ksh 1 Billion in Compensation

News 3 min Mar 3

Central Bank Rate (CBR) Cuts on Co-operative Bank of Kenya

News 1 min Mar 3

Co-op Bank Branches in Nairobi and Their Contacts

News 6 min Mar 3

Co-op Bank Leads in Compliance as CBK Cracks Down on High Lending Rates

News 1 min Mar 3

Co-op Bank Slashes Base Lending Rate to 14.5%

News 2 min Mar 1

Tourism CS Confirms Nairobi Park Fire Caused by Careless Smoking

February

Counties to Gain from Wildlife Tourism Under New 50/50 Revenue Plan