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ADFS Top 10: The Men Shaping Digital Finance in Kenya

Kenya has long been Africa’s proving ground for financial innovation, the birthplace of M-Pesa and a magnet for fintech capital

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
The Irritation When Someone Ahead Of Me Suddenly Suffers From The Supermarket Line PIN Amnesia Syndrome

Ah yes. The Supermarket Line PIN Amnesia Syndrome. A very real, very documented medical condition that strikes exclusively at checkout

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
NCBA Powers Growth of Kenya’s Transport Sector Through Partnerships and Innovation

NCBA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Kenya’s transport sector by bringing together transport entrepreneurs,

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
NCBA Backs Electric Mobility Push with Financing for 1,000 BasiGo Vans

NCBA Group has partnered with BasiGo, a leading provider of electric bus solutions, to enable public transport operators, businesses and

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
She Saved KES 180,000 in a Year: Here’s the One Thing That Changed Everything

Sarah stared at her savings account balance: KES 847. After six months of “saving,” this is what she had to

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026
Investment

Investment

CIC Insurance Records A 70% Rise In H1 2026 Net Profits

CIC Insurance Group PLC records a 70% increase in profit after tax to Ksh 1.09 billion for the six months

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026

Investment

SBM Bank, Safer Power Ink USD 17 Million Green Energy Manufacturing Financing Deal

SBM Bank Kenya and Safer Power Group have unveiled a partnership that will see the bank extend USD 17 million

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
Investment HFCB Group Pre-Tax Profit Surges 74% To KES1.22 Billion

Listed integrated financial and property solutions provider HFCB Group has reported a 74% jump in profit before tax to KES1.22

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026
Investment Bitcoin Eyes $100K: How Crypto Holders Are Exploring Mining Income

Driven by a strong rally, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $79,000, returning to the market spotlight. This upward

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026
Investment Trade Finance: The Missing Link in Kenya’s Push to Conquer African Markets

Talk to almost any Kenyan business owner who has tried to sell into Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda or further afield, and

Soko Directory Team · Aug 26, 2026
Investment SBM Bank Kenya Swings Back to Profit as Turnaround Gains Momentum

SBM Bank Kenya has staged a significant financial turnaround, moving from a Sh1.6 billion loss in 2024 to a Sh614

Soko Directory Team · Aug 26, 2026
Investment Family Bank Strengthens Nairobi Footprint with New Upper Hill Branch

Family Bank has opened its 98th branch at Beacon Mall in Upper Hill, further reinforcing its commitment to expanding its footprint

Soko Directory Team · Aug 25, 2026
Investment Second Java House Outlet In Thika Opened

Java House has opened a new branch in Thika at Shell Makongeni, the second in Kiambu County’s second-largest urban area

Soko Directory Team · Aug 25, 2026
Government & Policy
Treasury Unveils Plan To Replace eCitizen Convenience Fees With Access Fees

The National Treasury wants to put eCitizen’s fee structure on a firmer legal footing, and it’s doing so by scrapping

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 28, 2026
NTSA To Introduce New Driver Testing System And Expand Inspection Centres

The National Transport and Safety Authority, NTSA, is preparing to roll out automated driver testing and open new vehicle inspection

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 28, 2026
Relief For Sugarcane Farmers As Government Sets 7-Day Payment Deadline

Sugarcane farmers can expect quicker payment for their harvests after the government rolled out a new directive compelling millers to

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 27, 2026
KMTC Rolls Out New Health Courses As Demand For Specialised Workers Grows

Kenya’s medical training landscape just got a bit more specialized as the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) rolled out three

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 27, 2026
KUCCPS Issues Fresh Notice On University Transfers For First-Year Students

Students who missed this year’s inter-university transfer window have been given some breathing room, after the Kenya Universities and Colleges

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 27, 2026
Opinion
Ruto Cannot Lead Kenya To 2060; A President Trapped In Yesterday Has No Business Designing Tomorrow

Nursery: I want to be a police officer. Class 1: I want to be a teacher. Class 2: I want

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 28, 2026
Kenya Met Issues Rainfall Alert As Intensifying El Niño Looms

Kenyans should start getting ready for a wet end to the year. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (Kenya Met) says

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 27, 2026
Reasons Why Kenya’s Trade Ambition Should Be Matched with Smarter Risk Protection

By Douglas Chepkuto As Kenya’s trade continues to expand, the movement of goods across our borders has become increasingly central

Soko Directory Team · Aug 25, 2026
Customer Loyalty Will Be Defined By Experience

By  Jacqueline Sagala. There was a time when a business could win a customer with a good product and a

Soko Directory Team · Aug 25, 2026
Beyond the Basics: Why Comprehensive Insurance Matters for Growing Businesses

By Ephraim Mutua Business owners understand that having insurance cover is important, but they are likely to focus on protecting

Soko Directory Team · Aug 18, 2026
Stop Waiting To Be Chosen: The Cheat Code That Changes Everything

For years, I thought life worked like a very polite waiting room. You sit nicely, keep your phone close, behave

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 15, 2026
We Were Taught to Pass Exams. Life Was Never in the Syllabus.

Our education system can produce a young person who can define osmosis, calculate the area of a trapezium and recite

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 15, 2026
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Lifestyle

The Johan Cruyff Shield

The Johan Cruyff Shield is one of the most important annual football traditions in the Netherlands. A fast and simple betting

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026

Opinion

Ruto Cannot Lead Kenya To 2060; A President Trapped In Yesterday Has No Business Designing Tomorrow

Nursery: I want to be a police officer. Class 1: I want to be a teacher. Class 2: I want

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 28, 2026
Lifestyle Nairobi Burger Week Returns, Inviting Diners to Discover the City One Burger at a Time

Nairobi Burger Week, the city’s largest burger celebration, officially launched today, bringing together more than 400 restaurants for ten days

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
Government and Policy Treasury Unveils Plan To Replace eCitizen Convenience Fees With Access Fees

The National Treasury wants to put eCitizen’s fee structure on a firmer legal footing, and it’s doing so by scrapping

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 28, 2026
Lifestyle Tim-Sky Media Services Sweeps PRSK Awards, Naliaka Honoured with Moran Award

Tim-Sky Media Services was one of the biggest winners at the 2025 PRSK Awards for excellence bagging two awards while the

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
Government and Policy NTSA To Introduce New Driver Testing System And Expand Inspection Centres

The National Transport and Safety Authority, NTSA, is preparing to roll out automated driver testing and open new vehicle inspection

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 28, 2026
Technology Qatar Airways Expands Starlink Fleet to 150 Widebody Aircraft

Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first airline to operate

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
Investment CIC Insurance Records A 70% Rise In H1 2026 Net Profits

CIC Insurance Group PLC records a 70% increase in profit after tax to Ksh 1.09 billion for the six months

Soko Directory Team · Aug 28, 2026
East Africa
Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Urges Businesses to Capitalise on EAC and AfCFTA Opportunities at EABC–SCCI–GIZ CEO–Trade & Investment Roundtable

In his remarks at the CEO–Trade & Investment Roundtable, organised by the East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
Afreximbank delivers strong half-year 2026 performance, driven by robust growth and profitability

The Group recorded a significant increase in earnings, with net interest income rising by 22% to US$1.0 billion, compared with

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
CIT VERICASH Recognized as Best Digital Financial Services Platform of 2026 by Global Business Outlook

The recognition marks the latest in a series of industry acknowledgements for the company, which in 2025 was awarded Best

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
New study on peatlands in Angola highlights urgent need to protect key southern Africa freshwater source

First of its kind high-resolution mapping suggests four times more peat in Angolan highlands than previously estimated Carbon-rich wetlands sustain

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
Mukuru Wallet Empowers Botswana Customers with Everyday Cashless Spending Power

For consumers in Botswana, this means fewer trips to cash-out points and greater access to cashless payment options   Mukuru

Soko Directory Team · Aug 19, 2026
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