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Africa’s Sporting Moment Must Become Africa’s Jobs Moment –  Amadou Gallo Fall

Something remarkable is unfolding across Africa. A continent that has long supplied the world with extraordinary athletes is increasingly becoming

Opinion

· Aug 6, 2026
Why Kenyan Businesses Should Start Thinking Beyond The Borders

For decades, Kenyan businesses have looked outward with ambition, but often in the wrong direction. Europe, North America, the Middle

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Aug 6, 2026
Starting Early: The Wealth Advantage Many Young Kenyans Ignore

Starting a career in Kenya today comes with a unique mix of opportunity and uncertainty. For many young professionals, the

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Aug 6, 2026
NCBA H1 Profit Rises 12.2% to KES 12.4 Billion as Digital Lending, Deposits and Dividend Surge

NCBA Group PLC has reported a profit after tax of KES 12.4 billion in its H1 2026 financial results which is a 12.2 per

Investment

· Aug 5, 2026
How To Get More For Less From Pochi

If you run a small business in Kenya, you already know the quiet tax that comes with every mobile money

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Aug 5, 2026
Nearly Eight in Ten Kenyan Children Reach Late Primary School Unable to Read Proficiently

79% of Kenyan children at late primary age cannot read proficiently. For 19% of primaryschool-aged children, the barrier comes earlier:

Opinion

· Aug 4, 2026
African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Future Economies Forum: How Africa Can Turn 850 TW of Energy Potential into the World’s Next Industrial Boom

Hosted by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, AEW 2026’s Future Economies Forum will explore how proven innovation can unlock investment and

East Africa

· Aug 4, 2026
30% Growth Expected in On-Premise Laundry Market

Demand for On-Premise Laundry (OPL) solutions is expected to grow by approximately 30% over the coming year as businesses increasingly invest in

Lifestyle

· Aug 4, 2026
NCBA Launches East Africa’s First AI Property Ecosystem as Duka Platform Nears 7 Million Users, KES 4 Billion Transactions

NCBA has launched PropertyDuka, East Africa’s first AI-native property ecosystem, uniting property search, financing, building, furnishing and protection in one

Market News

· Aug 4, 2026
NMB Bank Marks Historic Milestone as Tanzania’s First Offshore Tanzanian Shilling Bond Lists on the London Stock Exchange

Tanzania has reached a landmark milestone in its capital markets development following the listing of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC)

East Africa

· Aug 3, 2026
Why Smarter Banking Starts with Changing Everyday Habits

Have you ever found yourself Googling Google? Not Google Kenya. Not Google Search. Just… Google. It sounds ridiculous when you

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Aug 3, 2026
Before your cargo sails: KRA’s new ACD rule changes the game for every Kenyan importer

A new pre-shipment customs requirement is now in force, and importers who wait until cargo reaches Mombasa could learn the

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Aug 3, 2026