At the centre of Craft Silicon’s impact is its philosophy that consumer experience is no longer a front-end feature, but a full-stack outcome. The responsiveness of a mobile banking app, the speed of a loan approval, the reliability of a cross-border transfer—these are not isolated interactions. They are the product of deeply integrated systems working in real time.
The future of mobility lies in seamless digital integration across transport modes. The launch of Little Sky places Little Cab among a growing number of mobility platforms globally exploring urban air mobility.
Though rooted in Kenya, LiveBean’s reach extends far and wide. With networks across East Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific Rim countries, the firm operates with both global perspective and local understanding. This cross-regional footprint enables LiveBean to bridge market insights with investor ambitions—ensuring that capital is positioned not just in the right geography, but in the right economic context.
In 2025, Bupa Global received a direct insurance licence from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), allowing it to operate in Kenya and establish its first African office in Nairobi. This move marked a milestone for the company, making it the first international private medical insurer to obtain a direct licence in the country.
Absa’s position as a bank-insurer hybrid provides access to rich customer data—transaction histories, income patterns, credit profiles. This data enables targeted cross-selling, where insurance offers are tailored to individual customer profiles. A salaried professional with a mortgage may receive a different insurance proposition from a small business owner or a young saver. This precision improves both acquisition efficiency and customer retention. It also marks a shift from mass marketing to intelligent engagement—where insurance is offered not broadly, but specifically.
NCBA-IG is amplifying its new brand by the introduction of new and innovative products, addressing consumer needs through tailored insurance solutions, while elevating the actual insurance consumer experience for individuals, businesses, and organisations across Kenya and the larger East African region.
“Our founders would indeed be proud. Forty years of resilience. Forty years of innovation. Forty years of growth,” said Ms. Josephine Anan-Ankomah, Ecobank Regional Executive, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (CESA) during the Ecobank at 40 celebrations in Nairobi in October 2025. “Ecobank’s transformation is proof that the dream of our founders not only endured, it thrived.” she added.
Cigna Healthcare’s insurance plans are structured to allow configurable coverage options, enabling customers and employers to select benefits based on geography, care needs, and organisational requirements. This modular approach reflects established practices within international private medical insurance rather than fixed, one-size-fits-all products
In East Africa, including Kenya, the company has also rolled out 5G sites, strengthening its capacity to deliver high-speed internet services. To Airtel, “sustained investment in network infrastructure is key to unlocking Africa’s digital potential.”
With a heritage linked to General Accident UK and a majority ownership by the I&M Group, GA Insurance has built a solid foundation in underwriting, customer service, and corporate insurance solutions.
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