KCB Bank has partnered with 29 Kenyan universities (both public and private) to provide comprehensive financing and digital solutions. This initiative aims to address infrastructure development, operational needs, and financial access for the university community and their surrounding ecosystems.

• The agreement includes project finance, working capital, and digitized payment systems for institutions, alongside financial products for staff and fee payment plans for students, plus a three-month internship programme for over 10,000 learners.
• The key organization involved is KCB Bank, collaborating with 29 public and private universities across Kenya.
• The move comes as public universities grapple with funding shortfalls, aligning with government efforts to promote sustainable and digitally enabled higher education, as noted by Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice Inyangala.

The M-PESA Sokoni caravan concluded its county-wide tour of Nairobi with a grand finale, showcasing how digital finance is transforming the region and empowering local businesses. The event highlighted M-PESA's role in democratizing financial tools, making them accessible to everyone regardless of income or location.

• The finale demonstrated key M-PESA services including Lipa na M-PESA, Pochi la Biashara, Fuliza ya Biashara, and the M-PESA Super App.
• M-PESA is presented as the "invisible partner" and "fuel" for Kenya's economy, supporting businesses from street vendors to startups.
• The event aimed to help Nairobi residents connect, learn, and grow by leveraging M-PESA's digital tools for business growth, loans, and money management.

Errand App, Kenya's first locally developed platform for last-mile services, has officially launched, aiming to revolutionize daily errands and create thousands of job opportunities. The app connects users with a network of reliable errand runners, facilitating tasks like shopping and parcel delivery while providing real-time tracking and secure payments.

• Errand App plans to create thousands of jobs across 47 counties in Kenya.
• Vivian Keyaer, CEO of Errand App, emphasized the platform's dual purpose of convenience for users and job creation for youth.
• The app is available for download on Google Play and enables tasks via foot, motorbike, tuktuk, bicycle, and handcarts.