Kenya’s first Islamic insurance firm looking to overcome challenges Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 March 2011 Takaful Insurance of Africa is the first fully Shariah-compliant insurance company to be registered in Kenya. Regina Ekiru speaks to chief executive Hassan Bashir.
Central Bank of Kenya to launch sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010 The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it is working on plans to launch the flotation of sharia-compliant bonds and treasury bills in the Kenyan money market.
Gulf African Bank to expand to Tanzania and Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 May 2010 Gulf African Bank (GAB) has announced it is planning to enter Tanzania and Uganda by the end of the year. The plans follow the Islamic bank’s successful launch and growth in the Kenyan market.