Competition hots up for KQ as Fastjet enters Nairobi Low-cost carrier Fastjet is set to launch Tanzania to Nairobi flights on Monday, stepping up competition for Kenya Airways (KQ) and its associate Precision Air which also fly the same routes. Fastjet has announced daily flights from…

Britam pulls plug on low-income individual cover Britam is pulling the plug on an increasingly popular low-end cover for individuals launched with Safaricom in January last year. Individuals who bought the Linda Jamii covers will still continue to get the services until expiry but no new…

Ecobank eyes commodity traders, farmers with loan product Ecobank Kenya is set to introduce financing for commodity traders and farmers secured through warehouse receipts. The product is being rolled out by Ecobank as part of improving its trade financing offers given Kenya’s strength in commodities such as maize and wheat…