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Foreword
Welcome to our second edition of your Private Banking Newsletter, TAFRIJA. True to the meaning of this
Swahili word, the newsletter embodies a luxurious lifestyle which defines your refined tastes and aspirations
in life.
Our core business remains providing you with unparalleled financial and advisory services. In this edition’s
financial section, we explore and demystify treasury bills and eurobonds, as investment options for you.
We can never overemphasize the value of healthy living even with our hectic schedules. We bring you 6 easy
steps that can help you to achieve this no matter how busy your life may be.
Africa remains the true home to the most amazing fashion worldwide. In our fashion section, we walk you
through some of the underrated yet most fashionable fabrics in our continent, among them Kente, Ankara and
Kitenge. This fabric speaks volumes about Africa’s rich and diverse culture. Countless international models
have recently strutted the catwalks draped in some of Africa’s finest fabrics.
At GTBank, African art is indeed close to our hearts. African jazz is one of the expressions of an authentic
art that is steadily evolving and captivating the attention of the continent and beyond. In this edition, we focus
on three distinguished and accomplished Jazz players in Kenya. Featuring Christine Kamau - a trumpeter,
Joseph Hellon - a saxophonist and Aaron Rimbui - a pianist, brings into perspective the jazz music arena that
is subtly earning recognition.
Technology continues to shape our lives. In this edition we focus on Babel fish earbuds and 3D metal printing
within the banking arena.GTBank became the first bank in Kenya to bring a 360 degree convenience to
churches by launching the Kanisa App, a product that is poised to change the way churches interact with
their congregants. Without a doubt this are exciting trends that are sure to spice up our lives and add to more
convenience.
Personal style is an elusive beast at best, beside the fact that it’s ever evolving. We are sure you also appreciate
a handful of different styles which truly speak to you! That’s where we come in with an invisible part of your
personal style as we piece together the world of perfumes.
Featured in our Auto section, find out more about the Bentley Bentayga and experience a superior level luxury
that fits your unique personal style.
Get enthused with a copy of your TAFRIJA.
Enjoy the read!
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