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Co-op Bank has recorded another spectacular start to the year, making Ksh9.63 billion in profit before tax in the first three months of 2025.

In comparison, Co-op Bank registered a profit before tax of Ksh9 billion in Q1 of 2024.

The bank has announced a profit of Ksh6.9 billion after tax for the first quarter of 2025, covering January to March. This is a Ksh300 million increase from Ksh6.6 billion recorded in the same period last year.

Airtel Kenya has launched an AI-powered Spam Alert Service, which will, at no extra cost, end the numerous spam messages and calls.

The new service available to all Airtel Kenya subscribers provides a two-layer protection against scammers and fraudsters. The AI tool, Africa’s first spam alert, will also stop unsolicited promotional marketing messages.

According to the company, its new AI will stop all spam, which refers to unsolicited SMS messages, without reading specific messages on a user's phone. This is to retain privacy for all subscribers.

Landlords and property owners across the nation will now have a chance to pay their taxes seamlessly and conveniently after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unveiled an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS). 

The platform built on KRA's Enterprise Integration Platform, Gava Connect, is set to streamline compliance for the real estate sector from a technology perspective, enabling landlords to pay their monthly rental income taxes on time.

ATC Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, and ProFuturo Foundation, a global initiative for educational innovation through technology established by the Telefónica Foundation and the “la Caixa” Foundation, are proud to announce their partnership aimed at advancing digital learning in Kenya. 

This collaboration has facilitated the distribution of tablets to 30 schools across Nairobi and Machakos Counties, marking a significant milestone in enhancing digital access for students. 

The Cooperative Bank of Kenya has recorded its highest-ever profit for the 2024 financial year closing at Ksh34.8 billion.

This performance is an impressive 7.5 per cent improvement from the 2023 financial year when it recorded Ksh32.4 billion in profit.

After tax, this amounts to a profit of Ksh25.5 billion in the 2024 financial year and Ksh23.2 in 2023, a 9.8 per cent increase. 

The ability to access your funds swiftly is vital. For traders in Kenya, selecting a broker that offers instant withdrawal capabilities can greatly improve the trading experience. Below, we explore some of the top forex brokers in Kenya known for their prompt withdrawal processes.​

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected is more important than ever. Whether it’s keeping in touch with loved ones, managing work on the go, or simply staying entertained, our reliance on communication services is undeniable. However, with the rising costs of living, finding an affordable way to stay connected can be a challenge. 

LOOP, a unique app that simplifies financial management by combining banking, transactions, budgeting, and savings in one place, deployed a new User Interface (UI) on Monday, February 17, 2025, further bringing more convenience to users of the lifestyle app.

The new interface has been designed to provide a fresh look and a significantly improved user experience on the Pay, Grow, and Discover pages.

The refreshed design aligns with LOOP’s brand values, offering a clean, contemporary interface that enhances usability based on user feedback.

They say love is a beautiful thing. And we all wish and hope that against all odds we can find the one. This is a story of how I fell in love with a woman I now call my wife. And it wasn’t love at first sight—more like love at first talk.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has introduced a new loan offering for salaried customers, providing up to Ksh9 million in personal loans with a repayment period of up to 10 years.

Under the 'Ni Ka Slip Tu' programme, Co-op Bank is allowing customers with a Co-op salary account to enjoy personal loans from Ksh50,000 to cover education, medical, furniture, consumer durables, motor vehicles, plot purchases, holidays, and shares purchases.