Business

 Seven women entrepreneurs have been selected among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The Mastercard EdTech Fellowship empowers startups to develop scalable, impactful solutions that expand learning opportunities to learners. It does so through a combination of equity-free funding, mentorship, and strategic support. Collectively, the first two
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 Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it has returned as the airline sponsor of the Kenya Rugby team i.e. Simbas Men’s 15 Team. They will be responsible for the travel for the rugby national team to the Rugby World Cup. The Kenyan national airline will support the Kenya Rugby team to the tune of Ksh.
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 KCB Group shareholders have approved a Ksh. 9.6 billion total dividends payout for the 2024 financial year. The shareholders approved a final dividend of Ksh. 1.50 per share at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi, as recommended by the Board. The dividend shall be paid on or about May 23, 2025, net of withholding tax
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 M-PESA Africa (MPA) has opened applications for its Accelerate 360 internship program, an initiative designed to train the next generation fintech professionals. The M-PESA Africa Accelerate 360 is a 6-month internship program, based in Kenya. Interns will receive a monthly stipend, access to Learning & Development (L&D) courses, and coaching sessions with MPA leaders. A
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 The U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 is scheduled for June 5th in Nairobi. It is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham). The U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 will bring together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and creative innovators to catalyze investment and strengthen U.S.-Kenya partnerships across creative
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 MaxAB-Wasoko has acquired Fatura, an Egypt-based B2B e-marketplace, from EFG Finance, a subsidiary of EFG Holding. As part of the deal, EFG Finance will join MaxAB-Wasoko as a significant shareholder, acquiring an equity stake and securing a seat on the company’s board. This follows last year’s merger between MaxAB and Wasoko, which expanded their footprint
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