Two giants, Equity Bank and Safaricom, have innovative overdraft facilities – Boostika and Fuliza, respectively. We dive into the details of these products, comparing their features, repayment terms, and eligibility criteria. Equity Bank Boostika The Genesis of Boostika Equity Bank Kenya has stepped into the realm of overdraft solutions with the introduction of Boostika. This…
Equity Bank Kenya has made has yet again made groundbreaking announcement, introducing its latest financial solution, ‘Boostika,’ which is an overdraft loan facility set to challenge Safaricom’s Fuliza. How Boostika works The innovative unsecured facility empowers customers to overdraft their accounts, allowing transactions of up to Ksh 100,000 (USD 625), facilitating seamless shopping experiences even…
In a groundbreaking move, the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) is set to undergo a transformative shift under the watchful eye of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), heralding the emergence of The Coffee Exchange. Kenya’s Ambitious Coffee Reforms Unveiled Kenya’s ambitious coffee reforms are in full swing, marked by the comprehensive implementation of the Capital Markets…
In November 2023, the overall inflation rates demonstrated stability, primarily bolstered by a decline in the prices of crucial food items. Despite a slight uptick to 6.9 percent from 6.8 percent in October, this stability was maintained. Notably, there was a marginal decrease in food inflation, resting at 7.8 percent in October compared to 7.9…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has recently issued a stern warning to unlicensed entities and individuals offering money remittance and payment services. This comes as a response to the growing number of unauthorized service providers operating outside the parameters set by the National Payment System Act of 2011 and the Money Remittance Regulations of…
