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Have You Heard About Kingdom Bank? Here Is What You Really Need To Know

Let’s be honest, when someone says bank, you probably think of those huge buildings with long queues, complicated forms, and

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Humphrey Kariuki Is Not The Owner Of Africa Spirits Limited, Soko Directory Finds Out

When news broke in June 2025 that Africa Spirits Limited (ASL), one of Kenya’s most well-known liquor firms, had officially

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NCBA Opens Its 99Th Branch In Kawangware

NCBA has today opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, marking a strategic move to catalyse financial inclusion and significantly deepen

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4 Unexpected Costs No One Warns You About When Moving To A New Home

Moving to a new home should feel like a fresh and happy start, especially if you’re relocating to another area.

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How A Nigerian Couple Turned N200,000 Into A Billion-Naira Empire And Why Marriage Is The Ultimate Financial Decision

I’ve told many stories in my life as an entrepreneur and storyteller. I’ve chronicled the rise of startups, the fall

Steve Biko Wafula
Investment

Investment

How To Own Part Of Kenya’s Largest Student Hostels

In February 2021, Acorn, the developers behind the Qwetu Student Residences, went to the market and sold an idea to

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Government and Policy

Saving Kenya’s Businesses From The Auctioneer’s Hammer: Why Viable Firms Deserve A Second Chance

Across Kenya, a silent economic crisis is unfolding. Once-thriving businesses, some of them listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE),

Steve Biko Wafula
Investment Schneider And Rwanda Airports Company Sign MOU To Strengthen Aviation Infrastructure In Rwanda

Schneider Electric (Kenya) Limited, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, and Rwanda Airports Company

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Investment Which Supermarket Is Pocket Friendly: Where To Buy Beverages In Kenya

In an economy where every shilling counts, Kenyan consumers are not only choosing what to drink—they are strategically deciding where

Steve Biko Wafula
Investment Kenya’s Budget 2025/26 – A Test For Household-Centered Banking

The recently presented 2025/26 national budget has drawn attention for its potential to influence household finances in Kenya. In a

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Investment Bankers Vote For KCB’s Paul Russo As Their Chair

Commercial banks have elected KCB Group Chief Executive Officer, Paul Russo, as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association

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Headlines Here Is The List Of Food And Commodity Prices Expected To Rise

Kenyans may soon have to dig deeper into their pockets to afford basic food items, as a new survey by

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Investment What Vegetable Prices At Naivas and Carrefour Reveal About Kenya’s Cost of Living

In Nairobi’s ever-volatile consumer market, the price of vegetables tells a story far deeper than just numbers at the checkout

Steve Biko Wafula
Government & Policy
Saving Kenya’s Businesses From The Auctioneer’s Hammer: Why Viable Firms Deserve A Second Chance

Across Kenya, a silent economic crisis is unfolding. Once-thriving businesses, some of them listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE),

Steve Biko Wafula
SHA Deduction Model Declared Illegal By The High Court

The High Court of Kenya has declared the mandatory 2.75 percent deduction from workers’ gross monthly income to fund the

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Why Ordinary Kenyans Must Work 5000 Miracles A Day Just To Survive In A Hell Manufactured By The Demonic Political Class

In the dim morning light of Nairobi’s streets, a hawker unfolds their stock on a mat, praying for customers. Every

Steve Biko
Court Gives Equity Bank Green Light To Take Over TransCentury

Justice Francis Gikonyo has, this morning, declined to issue orders stopping the receivers and managers of TransCentury PLC and the

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The Unfortunate Fate Of TransCentury Is A Big Blow To Kenya’s Economy

On Friday, the High Court of Kenya declined to stop Equity Bank from taking over TransCentury PLC over a KSh2.2

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Opinion
The Role Of Manufacturers In Achieving Environmental Sustainability

Consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their purchasing decisions. This has therefore fostered the need for new operational practices that

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Technology Could Be A Tipping Point For Insurance Uptake

Insurance for most Kenyans is a grudge purchase – something people reluctantly buy because it is mandated, not necessarily because

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‘Help! My Work Has Been Pirated!’ How Creatives Can Protect Their Content

The creations of our minds—songs, scripts, films, brand names, and so on—hold immense economic and cultural value. To fully realize

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How FLLoCA Is Driving County-Led Climate Resilience in Kenya

Kenya is an emerging economy and is vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Recognizing this vulnerability, the country has

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We Cannot Afford To Treat Climate Disasters As Surprises

In the past five years alone, failed rainy seasons have left over 4 million people across Kenya in need of

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Throwing Away The Scientists Is Delivering A Growing Food Crisis

In 2025, Kenya, its farmers, and its consumers will be delivering a world demonstration of why scientists have been pleading

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In Nairobi, Poverty Wears A Very Bespoke Suit, BUT Only Very Few Do Realize That

In the roaring heart of Nairobi, where the skyline grows faster than the savings accounts, and where ambition is served

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How To Own Part Of Kenya’s Largest Student Hostels

In February 2021, Acorn, the developers behind the Qwetu Student Residences, went to the market and sold an idea to

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Entrepreneur's Corner

Have You Heard About Kingdom Bank? Here Is What You Really Need To Know

Let’s be honest, when someone says bank, you probably think of those huge buildings with long queues, complicated forms, and

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Entrepreneur's Corner Humphrey Kariuki Is Not The Owner Of Africa Spirits Limited, Soko Directory Finds Out

When news broke in June 2025 that Africa Spirits Limited (ASL), one of Kenya’s most well-known liquor firms, had officially

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Headlines Safaricom To Sell 4GB At Ksh 4 Is Support Of Faith Kipyegon

Safaricom has introduced an exclusive data bundle to rally national support behind its brand ambassador and world-renowned middle-distance runner, Faith

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Government and Policy Saving Kenya’s Businesses From The Auctioneer’s Hammer: Why Viable Firms Deserve A Second Chance

Across Kenya, a silent economic crisis is unfolding. Once-thriving businesses, some of them listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE),

Steve Biko Wafula
Market News Navigating Kenya’s Beverage Market: A Deep Look Into Wholesale vs Retail Dynamics

The Kenyan beverage market remains one of the most dynamic yet complex spaces in the FMCG sector. A detailed comparison

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Government and Policy SHA Deduction Model Declared Illegal By The High Court

The High Court of Kenya has declared the mandatory 2.75 percent deduction from workers’ gross monthly income to fund the

Juma
Investment Schneider And Rwanda Airports Company Sign MOU To Strengthen Aviation Infrastructure In Rwanda

Schneider Electric (Kenya) Limited, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognized sustainability leader, and Rwanda Airports Company

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East Africa
North American And Middle Eastern Investors Drive New Wave Of African Capital Flows

Notwithstanding recent market volatility, institutional investors have been positive on Africa. Speaking at The Network Forum’s (TNF) Africa Meeting, Hari Chaitanya,

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Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply for The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize To Drive Food Systems Transformation

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition in search of Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa

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Phoenix Beverages Ltd Acquires 54.4% Stake In Seychelles Breweries Ltd From Diageo

Phoenix Beverages Ltd (PBL), subsidiary of IBL Ltd, is a leading beverage manufacturer in Mauritius and Reunion Island, signed an

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Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining Growth

Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold

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ATC Kenya Partners With ProFuturo Foundation To Transform Educational Landscape In Kenya

American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, and ProFuturo Foundation, a global initiative for educational innovation

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