National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has posted a strong financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with profit after tax rising by 61 per cent. The bank recorded KSh1.72 billion in profit after tax, up from KSh1.07 billion reported during the same period in 2025. NBK attributed the growth to stronger net interest income, a significant reduction in credit impairment charges and continued cost management as the bank advances its transformation journey. “The bank has started 2026 on a strong footing, with our first-half performance reflecting the resilience of…
Author: Edwin Mwangi
For Kenyans looking to buy residential land in a developed and accessible location, Cledun Realtors’ Wema Court Phase IV in Makutano ya Mwea offers 50 by 100 plots with infrastructure already available on site. The established project is located about two minutes from Makutano Town and approximately 300 metres from the tarmac, giving residents convenient access to the town and the surrounding areas. Wema Court Phase IV is situated within a developed neighbourhood and features a gated and fenced environment. The project also has water and electricity on site, which can make it easier for buyers planning to develop their…
Megahub Connect Limited in partnership with Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially unveiled its second official Samsung Experience Store in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), located at Cameo Building along Kenyatta Avenue. The new store builds on the success of Samsung’s first Experience Store at Hilton, opened in 2024, and strengthens access to Samsung’s latest innovations through an immersive, customer-focused retail experience. The new store goes beyond traditional retail, giving consumers the opportunity to see, touch, test and experience Samsung’s latest products before making a purchase. It features a wide range of products, including Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, Galaxy Buds…
Parents and shoppers can enjoy savings this Back-to-School season through a promotion by My OneApp, offering customers 10 per cent cashback when they pay using the Lipa na M-PESA QR code at Quickmart stores. The promotion, running from August 22 to August 30, 2026, is aimed at helping shoppers save while purchasing school-related items and other household essentials. To participate, customers are required to scan the Lipa na M-PESA QR code at Quickmart, enter the amount they wish to pay and complete the transaction to qualify for the cashback. The offer has a minimum spend of KSh 1,000, with the…