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NCBA Group Arranges Oversubscribed KES 3 Billion KMRC Sustainability Bond Listed on the NSE

NCBA Group has successfully arranged the listing of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) KES 3 billion Sustainability Bond at

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Here Is How Brands Can Stay Relevant During An Election Year

A few years ago, we launched what we thought was a near-perfect campaign. The creative was tight, the influencers were

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
How To Start Your Investment Journey With Ksh 10,000 – NCBA

For many Kenyans, investing still feels like a game reserved for wealthy individuals in expensive suits discussing stocks and billion-shilling

Juma · May 25, 2026
The Rise of Pochi La Biashara: How Safaricom is Quietly Transforming Women-Owned Businesses in Kenya

If the report released by GSMA about Pochi La Bishara is something to go by, then women in Kenya are

Soko Directory Team · May 21, 2026
Africa’s Future will be Shaped By Entrepreneurship and Partnerships, Tony Elumelu

Tony O. Elumelu CFR, Founder & Chairman, Hiers Holdings, and Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa, delivered a powerful

Soko Directory Team · May 21, 2026
Investment

Investment

Equity Group, MSC Partner to Unlock Kenya’s Blue Economy Through Inclusive Fisheries Financing

Equity Group and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial inclusion and advance

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026

Investment

Two Rivers Special Economic Zone Operator, 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 26, 2026
Investment China–Africa Trade Hits Record High As New Bulletin Signals Shift in Beijing’s Engagement With The Continent

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in collaboration with the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, has released the 2026

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment Kenya’s Deposit Administration Funds Deliver Stronger Returns

Deposit Administration (DA) funds in Kenya recorded significant growth in assets and improved declared returns in 2025, according to the

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment NCBA Backs TRIFIC’s Sh4.8 Billion Green Dollar I-REIT to Power Nairobi’s Sustainable Commercial Future

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 25, 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
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
Government & Policy
Kenyans Must Not Sleepwalk Into Land Dispossession

Land is not just soil. In Kenya, land is memory, identity, dignity, shelter, production and inheritance. It is where families

Steve Biko Wafula · May 25, 2026
Thousands Of Teachers Go Months Without Pay As Salary Crisis Deepens

Across the country, a growing sense of frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty is taking hold in schools as thousands of newly

Getrude Mathayo · May 25, 2026
When Buildings Kill: The Blood of South C Building Collapse Victims Is on Kenya’s Corrupt System

In Kenya, buildings no longer collapse because of accidents. They collapse because of greed, corruption, impunity, and a governance system

Juma · May 22, 2026
When KSh 200 Buys Darkness: How EPRA’s New Power Charges Are Turning Electricity Into an Economic Punishment

How did we get here, as a country, where electricity, one of the most basic pillars of modern life, is

Steve Biko Wafula · May 21, 2026
TSC Announces New KCSE Criteria For P1 To JSS Teacher Deployment

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is preparing to introduce sweeping changes that could significantly transform career progression opportunities for thousands

Getrude Mathayo · May 20, 2026
Opinion
Beyond The Vibe: Bridging Africa’s Build Divide With Intelligent Infrastructure

Africa has always found its own way around barriers. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did

Soko Directory Team · May 22, 2026
Finance Bill 2026: The Deemed Dividend Trap That Could Turn KRA Into A Silent Shareholder In Kenyan Businesses

The Finance Bill 2026 debate on deemed dividends must be handled carefully because the idea is not entirely new. KRA

Steve Biko Wafula · May 22, 2026
How The Next Phase of Kenya’s Mobile Money Success Story is Overcoming Fragmentation

Kenya is often celebrated as the global blueprint for digital payments. And rightly so. Few markets can match the depth

Soko Directory Team · May 22, 2026
Here Are Top Insurance Mistakes That Many Kenyans Make And How To Avoid Them

Conversations on long-term financial security often revolve around saving, budgeting, investing, or building wealth. However, one of the most important

Soko Directory Team · May 21, 2026
Ruto Is Playing Russian Roulette With Kenya’s Survival, And The People Have Reached The End Of Their Patience

Kenya has reached a dangerous national moment where ordinary people are no longer merely complaining about the cost of living;

Steve Biko Wafula · May 21, 2026
From Compliance Watchdogs to Strategic Advisors: Why Internal Audit Must Shape the Future

Internal Auditors have for decades been labelled as the compliance enforcers that arrive after decisions have been made. While there

Soko Directory Team · May 20, 2026
Here Is How Kenya Is Shaping The Future Of African Pay-TV

Africa’s pay-TV industry is at a crossroads. Traditional growth engines including household subscriptions, linear programming, and fixed monthly bundles, are

Soko Directory Team · May 18, 2026
Latest News

Technology

Mitsumi Injects $2 Million To Power Kenya’s AI Future

Technology distributor Mitsumi is investing $2 million in artificial intelligence cloud platform designed to give young Kenyan innovators the tools,

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026

Technology

Why The Rising AI Adoption Accelerates Need For Data Storage

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented global demand for data storage solutions, with businesses, governments, and

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner NCBA Group Arranges Oversubscribed KES 3 Billion KMRC Sustainability Bond Listed on the NSE

NCBA Group has successfully arranged the listing of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) KES 3 billion Sustainability Bond at

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Market News I&M Bank Kenya Expands Regional Footprint as Group Profit Hits KES 5 Billion in Strong Q1 2026 Performance

I&M Group PLC has posted a 19% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to KES 5.0 billion for the

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Investment Equity Group, MSC Partner to Unlock Kenya’s Blue Economy Through Inclusive Fisheries Financing

Equity Group and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial inclusion and advance

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Technology Safaricom Opens My OneApp To All Networks With Biometric Login Upgrade

Safaricom has enhanced the My OneApp experience to offer greater convenience and accessibility for all users, including those on other

Soko Directory Team · May 26, 2026
Investment Two Rivers Special Economic Zone Operator, 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 26, 2026
Lifestyle AAR Insurance Pushes For Digital Agility And Proactive Wellness At The 2026 Sales Conference

In a market where national insurance penetration remains stubbornly below 3 percent, AAR Insurance convened leaders, partners, and stakeholders from

Soko Directory Team · May 26, 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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