Sauti Sol to talk investment in creative industries at upcoming event
The virtual event will be hosted by IFC’s ‘Up Next’. It’s time for Africa! We are pleased to invite you to join an exciting virtual...
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IFC appoints Amena Arif new Country Manager for East Africa
International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Amena Arif as its new Country Manager for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and Malawi, with immediate effect....
Global Compact Kenya, NSE ring bell for gender equality
The Global Compact Network Kenya in partnership with Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE),UN Women Kenya and International Finance Corporate (IFC) Africa on Thursday joined over 100...
KCB secures Kshs 16.2B from IFC to support SME lending
KCB Bank Kenya has received an approval for Kshs 16.2 billion (US$150 million) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase lending to small and...
Equity Bank gets Ksh 5b IFC loan to support SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $50 million loan to Equity Bank Kenya to help it increase working capital and trade-related lending to its Small...
Stanbic Bank, IFC set up Kshs 20B loan facility for women enterprises
Majority of women enterprises risk failing due to limited tailor-made financial solutions to enable them scale up. International Finance Corporation Country Manager Manuel Moses says...
Equity boss Mwangi appointed IFC Global Advisor
Equity Group Chief Executive Officer Dr. James Mwangi has been appointed to the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) board as an economic advisor. The IFC is...
IFC releases Ksh 3.6B to fund Britam strategic projects
Britam’s strategic projects have received a shot in the arm following the release of Ksh 3.6 billion to the company by the International Finance Corporation,...
CMA, IFC develop implementation of corporate governance code
By Regina Manyara The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will jointly develop a corporate governance assessment tool for assessment and...
Create avenues to support SMEs, President Kenyatta urges IFC
By Ronald Owili Small and medium-size enterprises will be the biggest beneficiaries after the International Finance Corporation announced its intention to double funding to Kenya....