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IFC And Zaria Group Unveil Major Sports and Entertainment Infrastructure Partnership, Kenya Set To Reap Big

Kenya’s ambition to become East Africa’s creative and entertainment capital has received a major boost following a landmark partnership between

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026
Transaction Stress Is a Biashara Problem: Why I&M Bank’s Free M-Pesa Transfers Matter More Than Ever

In Kenya, biashara does not sleep. From the mama mboga in Gikomba to the online thrift seller in Rongai, from

Soko Directory Team · May 14, 2026
KES230 Million Maasai Mara Initiative Empowers 140 Entrepreneurs in Conservation Drive

A KES230 million economic empowerment programme aimed at strengthening livelihoods while promoting environmental conservation has been rolled out across the

Soko Directory Team · May 14, 2026
United Bank for Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Growth Through Innovation and Cross-Border Collaboration in Nairobi

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc⁠ has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Africa’s economic transformation through entrepreneurship, innovation, trade facilitation

Soko Directory Team · May 13, 2026
I&M Foundation and GIZ Commit KES 230 Million to Strengthen Livelihoods in the Maasai Mara Through Entrepreneurship

A new generation of entrepreneurs in the Greater Mara Ecosystem, Narok County, is emerging, supported by efforts to strengthen livelihoods

Soko Directory Team · May 13, 2026
Investment

Investment

NCBA And Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited Partner to Accelerate Access To Premium And Electric Vehicle Financing In Kenya

NCBA Bank has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026

Investment

Investors Push for Long-Term Kenya-France Partnerships to Unlock Regional Growth

Investors and business leaders from Kenya, France and the wider region have called for practical long-term partnerships anchored on infrastructure,

Soko Directory Team · May 13, 2026
Investment More Opportunities As TRIFIC Opens Ksh 5bn Green, USD-Yield I-REIT

The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) Special Economic Zone has opened a Sh4.8 billion (USD 37.3 million)

Soko Directory Team · May 13, 2026
Investment Middle Income Earners Among the Highest Revenue Creators for NCBA BANK

NCBA Bank has singled out middle-income earners as  its most dynamic and highly valuable customer segment, with the group emerging

Soko Directory Team · May 11, 2026
Investment Customers Prioritize Reliability And Responsiveness On Digital Channels – Survey

The battle for Kenya’s banking customers is no longer being fought at the branch counter, but on the smartphone screen.

Soko Directory Team · May 5, 2026
Investment Kenya Emerges as a Prime Textile Investment Hub at the 5th ASFW Nairobi Showcase

Africa’s growing importance in global textile, apparel, leather and fashion sourcing is creating a new wave of industrial investment opportunities,

Soko Directory Team · May 4, 2026
Investment Amsons Group Commits KSh 4.5 Billion Grant For The Construction Of 10 Level 4 Mother And Child Hospitals

Pan-African Business conglomerate Amsons Group has, in a landmark corporate grant to the Government of Kenya, committed to establishing 10

Soko Directory Team · Apr 30, 2026
Investment BlockCoop SACCO Launches the First Blockchain-Powered Cooperative

BlockCoop SACCO has launched Kenya’s first blockchain-powered SACCO, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of cooperative finance and reinforcing

Soko Directory Team · Apr 29, 2026
Government & Policy
Thousands Of Teachers Left Disappointed As TSC Reduces Promotion Slots

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has announced that only 30,000 teachers will be promoted in the upcoming cycle, dealing a

Getrude Mathayo · May 15, 2026
KMTC Announces Full Scholarship Opportunities, Dateline And How To Apply

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has announced a major scholarship opportunity for students seeking to pursue medical training in

Getrude Mathayo · May 15, 2026
Banning Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Will Do More Harm Than Good – Dr. Harper

Dr. Peter Harper, a champion for tobacco harm reduction, has warned that the Tobacco Amendment Bill currently before the Kenyan

Soko Directory Team · May 11, 2026
NTSA Announces New Changes Affecting All Vehicle Logbooks

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled sweeping reforms in Kenya’s vehicle registration and ownership management system, marking

Getrude Mathayo · May 11, 2026
TSC Introduces New Teacher Training Entry Requirements In Major Policy Shift

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has unveiled sweeping proposals that could significantly change the entry requirements for teacher training in

Getrude Mathayo · May 11, 2026
Opinion
The Alliances Françaises, Pivotal Hubs For French Kenyan Linguistic

The Alliance Française de Nairobi is the oldest in Kenya, having been founded in 1949 by Kenyans with an affinity

Soko Directory Team · May 11, 2026
Beyond Medals and Moments: How Kenya Can Turn Sporting Talent Into a Lasting Economic Engine

Kenya has considerable sporting talent that competes at the highest level in the global arena. Few countries our size have

Soko Directory Team · May 7, 2026
Here Is Why Greater Contract Clarity Offers Private Firms A Safer Path In Public Tenders

Article 201 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 requires that public finances be utilized prudently, in a manner that is

Soko Directory Team · Apr 28, 2026
The Trust Economy: Why the Data Protection Act Is The New SME Gold Standard

Six years ago, Kenya enacted the Data Protection Act (DPA), becoming the first East African country to establish a comprehensive

Soko Directory Team · Apr 27, 2026
Why Kenya’s Rising Cooling Demand Opens New Opportunities for Smarter Energy Management

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, access to air conditioning (A/C) remains strikingly low, with only about 5% of households owning units, compared with more

Soko Directory Team · Apr 27, 2026
No More Agency Notices To Banks By KRA: Why the High Court Has Put KRA Back Under the Rule of Law

For years, many Kenyan taxpayers have lived with one of the most frightening realities in business: the possibility that one

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 18, 2026
Kenyan Drivers Cannot Be Treated Like Disposable Labour Abroad While Nairobi Keeps Silent

There is a painful question Kenya must now confront without fear, without hypocrisy, and without political cowardice: why are Kenyan

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 18, 2026
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Entrepreneur's Corner

IFC And Zaria Group Unveil Major Sports and Entertainment Infrastructure Partnership, Kenya Set To Reap Big

Kenya’s ambition to become East Africa’s creative and entertainment capital has received a major boost following a landmark partnership between

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026

Lifestyle

What To Expect From African National Teams at the World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming, and the continent is ready. Hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026
Government and Policy Thousands Of Teachers Left Disappointed As TSC Reduces Promotion Slots

The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has announced that only 30,000 teachers will be promoted in the upcoming cycle, dealing a

Getrude Mathayo · May 15, 2026
Investment NCBA And Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited Partner to Accelerate Access To Premium And Electric Vehicle Financing In Kenya

NCBA Bank has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026
Government and Policy KMTC Announces Full Scholarship Opportunities, Dateline And How To Apply

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has announced a major scholarship opportunity for students seeking to pursue medical training in

Getrude Mathayo · May 15, 2026
Lifestyle Shell Dennis Pritt Sets the Pace for Kenya’s Future One-Stop Motorist Hubs

Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has unveiled a model

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026
Lifestyle Crown Paints Gifts Top Dealers With Morocco Trip Under Its TAJI Programme

Crown Paints Kenya PLC has rewarded its top-performing dealers with an exclusive incentive luxury trip to Morocco under its flagship

Soko Directory Team · May 14, 2026
Technology oraimo Launches AI-Powered Flagship Earbuds Endorsed by Grammy Award-Winning Excellence

oraimo, the global smart accessories brand, has launched the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 (OTW-631) to the Kenyan market. This latest flagship

Soko Directory Team · May 14, 2026
East Africa
Afreximbank Boosts CARICOM Financing Cap To $5B to Drive Regional Transformation

Afreximbank has announced a major expansion of its engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), increasing its regional financing limit from

Soko Directory Team · Mar 4, 2026
Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term

Soko Directory Team · Dec 4, 2025
African Development Bank Group Loans $500 Million To Support Economic Governance

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to

Soko Directory Team · Nov 27, 2025
Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank’s Fourth President

African Export-Import Bank on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman

Soko Directory Team · Oct 28, 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Secures USD 100 Million Facility from FinDev Canada

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has secured a USD 100 million, 10-year term loan

Soko Directory Team · Oct 23, 2025
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