
Love on Credit: The Valentine’s Day Financial Suicide Mission

Kenya’s economic structure is broken at its core, and nowhere is this more evident than in the local credit market.
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KICTANet, in partnership with the UK Government, has been at the forefront of pushing for digital access programs among Kenyan
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In a landmark gathering that blended vision with action, AAR Insurance made history by hosting the inaugural East Africa Sales Conference
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Delayed payments are a silent but lethal weapon against small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While big brands and government agencies
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Kenya’s entrepreneurial spirit, once a beacon of hope for East Africa, is buckling under the weight of systemic failures. Across
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Investment
Tony Elumelu Secures $6 Million For African EntrepreneursTony O. Elumelu, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
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Investment
KCB Scoops Top Awards In The 2024 KBA Customer Satisfaction SurveyKCB Bank has scooped two top awards in the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Customer Satisfaction Survey, stamping its authority
Soko Directory TeamA new report by Old Mutual reveals that 70% of Kenyans saw a decline in their incomes in 2024, with
Soko Directory TeamKenyan business conditions improved further as 2025 began, according to the Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI®, with expansions in output and
Soko Directory TeamKenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is set to make history by listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This move, long
Steve Biko WafulaKenya Power released its 1H25 results reporting a 30-fold (3025.4%) y-o-y increase in PAT to KES 9.9 BN. The improvement
Dyer and BlairEquity Bank has received dual ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management.
Soko Directory TeamShri Krishana Overseas Limited (SKL), a leading packaging solutions provider, has announced its intention to list on the Nairobi Securities
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For years, Kenya’s economic policymakers—the National Treasury, Parliament, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)—have clung to outdated metrics
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Africa is bleeding. Not because of a lack of resources but because its leaders have mastered the fine art of
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released new dates on when they will start document verification exercise to replace 8,707
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Kenya Airways has held strategic deliberations with key government stakeholders in a strategic move to promote the seamless adoption of
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The Ministry of Roads and Transport’s recent move to reintroduce tolls on major highways—including the Mombasa Southern Bypass, Thika Superhighway,
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In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who
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A nation begging for donor aid to fund HIV/AIDS programs, chronic disease treatments, and maternal care is the same nation
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We all must admit that owning a fleet of cars can be challenging. Imagine not trusting anyone else but you
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A majority of the population in developing countries, especially in rural communities, is excluded when it comes to access to
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Kenyan investors are redefining the financial landscape by seeking opportunities that align with their aspirations for generational wealth, global exposure,
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Did you know that over 70% of households face financial strain when a medical emergency strikes? Yet, many avoid health
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William Ruto’s presidency is shaping up to be one of the most controversial in Kenya’s recent history, a tenure defined
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Investment
Tony Elumelu Secures $6 Million For African EntrepreneursTony O. Elumelu, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
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Equity Bank Lowers The Lending Rate By 3 PercentEquity Bank (K) Ltd is pleased to announce a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated
Soko Directory TeamFor years, Kenya’s economic policymakers—the National Treasury, Parliament, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)—have clung to outdated metrics
Steve Biko WafulaKenya’s economic structure is broken at its core, and nowhere is this more evident than in the local credit market.
Steve Biko WafulaOnce again, February 14th is around the corner, and the hopeless romantics are sharpening their financial guillotines, ready to execute
Steve Biko WafulaKCB Bank has scooped two top awards in the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Customer Satisfaction Survey, stamping its authority
Soko Directory TeamKRA has continued its unwavering commitment to combat corruption within the agency, after dismissing 19 staff members in the second quarter of
Soko Directory TeamBritam General Insurance has settled a KES 71,143,016 compensation claim for Limuru Country Club following the fire that razed its
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The Board of Directors of the East African Development Bank (EADB) announces the retirement of Ms. Vivienne Yeda as Director
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PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech operating Nigeria’s most used mobile wallet, and Jumia, Africa’s e-commerce giant, announced a strategic partnership
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In today’s fast-paced business world, writing a comprehensive business plan can feel overwhelming for entrepreneurs. However, with the advancement of
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved funding worth EUR 28 million to build
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The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for
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