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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
How “Payment Has Been Processed” Turns Honest SME Owners into Professors of Lies, Borrowers from 20 Loan Apps and Part-Time Cardiologists;

  A client eats today, promises Friday, exports the signatory to Budapest, and leaves the SME owner to explain invisible

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 25, 2026
When the Order Is Bigger Than Your Bank Balance, It Should Not Be Bigger Than Your Business

The real business challenge is often not finding a customer. It is finding the money to serve that customer before

Steve Biko Wafula · Aug 25, 2026
Why Lower Policy Rates Don’t Always Mean Cheaper Loans

When the Central Bank of Kenya, CBK, trims its benchmark rate, the assumption is simple: borrowing gets cheaper. In practice,

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 25, 2026
Beyond Certificates: How Family Group Foundation Is Turning Youth Skills into Economic Opportunity

Kenya’s youth unemployment conversation has for years been dominated by one uncomfortable reality: we have a large and increasingly educated

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
Investment

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
Investment New Customs Benchmark Shields Compliant Traders, Closes Valuation Gaps

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has implemented the revised Customs Minimum Benchmark for general containerised consolidation cargo, with the benchmark adjusted

Soko Directory Team · Aug 25, 2026
Investment Beyond the Storm: Kenya Airways’ H1 2026 Might Be A Story of Resilience, Repair, and Reach

Every airline’s story is, at its core, a story about weather, the literal kind, and the economic kind. In the

Soko Directory Team · Aug 24, 2026
Government & Policy
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
Grade 10 Placement Guidelines Out As Kenya Begins Biggest CBC Transition Yet

Ministry of Education has released the long-awaited guidelines for this year’s Grade 10 selection and placement exercise, arguably the single

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 25, 2026
Weddings, Road Shows To Cost More In Nairobi Under New 2026 Finance Rules

If you’re planning a wedding, church service, roadshow, or any kind of gathering in Nairobi, be prepared to budget for

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 24, 2026
Opinion
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
Kenya Met List Regions Set For Heavy Rainfall And Cool Condition For The Next Seven Days

Kenyans in several counties should keep an umbrella handy over the coming week, even as most of the country stays

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 14, 2026
Latest News

Technology

Angela Nganga Takes Helm of Microsoft’s East Africa Operations, to Drive AI and Digital Transformation

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026

Government and Policy

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
Government and Policy 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
Market News I&M Group PLC Announces 22% Rise in the 2026 Half-Year Profit After Tax to KES 10.2 Billion

I&M Group PLC has announced a strong 22% increase in Profit After Tax to KES 10.2 billion for the six

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026
Opinion 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
Government and Policy 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
Technology Samsung Elevates Customer Experience with New Samsung Experience Store in Nairobi

Megahub Connect Limited in partnership with Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially unveiled its second official Samsung Experience Store in

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 2026
Lifestyle Galleria Mall Brings Personal Style to the Fore with Connie Aluoch Styling Experience

Galleria Mall is set to host Style, Sip & Shop, an immersive fashion and lifestyle experience featuring award-winning fashion stylist

Soko Directory Team · Aug 27, 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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