NCBA Group, currently in the process of being acquired by South Africa’s Nedbank, has explained why it chose the lender despite receiving multiple acquisition offers. Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 22, 2026, NCBA Group CEO John Gachora said the board prioritised a deal that would minimise disruption to the business, protect the company’s
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the rollout of a returns-filing option via WhatsApp through its Chatbot Online Care Assistant, eliminating the need to file returns through the Commission’s website. Speaking to the media on Thursday, January 23, 2026, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the feature is now available on the Authority’s WhatsApp
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of Paramount Bank Limited by Zenith Bank PLC, subject to strict conditions aimed at safeguarding jobs. The Authority said the approval followed an extensive competition and public interest assessment which found that the transaction is “unlikely to lead to a