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How UBA Kenya Is Enabling Trade Through Seamless Cross Border Payments

For many Kenyan businesses trading across Africa, the biggest barrier is not opportunity, it is the movement of money. Delayed

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Ndovu Wealth Unveils Kibaba Multi-Asset Special Fund to Broaden Investment Opportunities

Ndovu Wealth Limited, a fund manager licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), has today launched the Kibaba Multi-Asset Special

Soko Directory Team · Mar 17, 2026
I Had a Friend — Until I Realized the Friend Was Me

There was a time in my life when I used to say, almost jokingly, that I had a friend who

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026
The Three Teachers of a Man On How To Create Wealth: Hunger, Poverty, and a Broken Heart

There is a quiet truth about life that many people only discover when the noise fades and reality sets in.

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026
Why Smart Employers are Placing Employment Risk Front and Center This Year

By Francis Maina Employment relationships in Kenya have traditionally been governed by contracts and customs, with disputes in the workplace

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Investment

Investment

Equity Bank’s Profits After Tax Hit Ksh 75.5 Billion, Becomes Most Profitable In The Region

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record FY2025 results in Kenya’s corporate history, posting a 55% increase in Profit After

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026

Investment

UBA Kenya Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Commercial Banking

UBA Kenya has been awarded the Excellence in Commercial Banking Award 2026 during the 26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Investment Kenya and Rwanda Plan Unified License to Accelerate Fintech Innovation and Market Expansion

Kenya and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward transforming the financial technology landscape in East Africa through a bold

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Investment What Lies Ahead for Nation Media Group Under Rostam Azizi

The future of Nation Media Group has entered a new chapter following the involvement of Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi. As

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Investment IFC Africa Chief Heads to Rwanda in Push to Expand Capital and Business Opportunities

Rwanda is hosting a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) this week as the institution deepens its engagement

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Investment KCB Group Records Ksh 68.4 Billion in Net Profit, Dividend Payout Up To Ksh 22 Billion

KCB Group PLC posted 68.4 billion in profit after tax for the full year ending December 2025, up 11% on

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Investment The Global Race for Vegetable Oils and Biofuels Is Transforming Food and Energy Markets

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira  In many parts of the world, governments are encouraging the use of biofuels as a way

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Investment Fresh Eurobond Cash Lifts Kenya’s Forex Buffer to Record Level

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya has recorded a major boost in its financial safety buffer after its foreign exchange reserves rose

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Government & Policy
Tax Changes Take Centre Stage in Kenya’s 2026 Economic Plan

Tax policy changes are taking centre stage in shaping Kenya’s economic direction in 2026, as the government moves to increase

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Treasury Faces Tough Choices As Debt Pressure Mounts

Kenya’s National Treasury is under growing pressure to strike a careful balance between managing the country’s rising debt and maintaining

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
High-Stakes Case Takes Bizarre Turn as JILK Lawyer Caught Practicing Without a Certificate

The ongoing, high-profile dispute where JILK Construction Company Limited is seeking to stop the sale of EABL shares by Diageo

Soko Directory Team · Mar 17, 2026
Students Eligible For Scholarships Ahead Of KUCCPS Applications

The University Fund of Kenya has set the record straight on eligibility for the scholarship applications, even as 2025 KCSE

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
NYS Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive, Deadline And How To Apply

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially kicked off a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at enrolling thousands of young Kenyans

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
Opinion
Insurance Credibility is Earned Through Claims

By Patrick Omoro If you were to speak with Kenyans who have filed an insurance claim after a motor vehicle

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
The Next Phase of Financial Inclusion in Africa: Digital Identity, Trust and Collaboration

By Lee Naik, CEO: TransUnion Africa Across Africa, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Governments, regulators, and innovators have

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Beyond Sympathy and Politics: The Hard Lessons in the Raphael Tuju Debt Dispute

In Kenya’s highly charged political environment, it is often difficult to separate legal disputes from political theatre. The ongoing public

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Is This Country Ready For Retail-Driven Real Estate Capital Markets?

By Elvis Onchwari Kenya’s capital markets have undergone a quiet but important transformation over the past two decades. What was

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Ruto’s Government Is Amending The Immigration Law To Be Able To Sell Our Birthright As Kenyans With The Hope Of Swinging The Next Election In 2027

A dangerous moment is unfolding quietly in Kenya, disguised as a legislative amendment and wrapped in the language of compassion

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Is Healthcare Under Attack? Why Cybersecurity Is Now Critical Care

Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities, and doctors across Africa already grapple with the

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
The Economic Power of Women in Africa’s Creative And Media Industry

The global film and media industry is often celebrated as the beating heart of modern culture, an arena where stories

Soko Directory Team · Mar 9, 2026
Latest News

Technology

Kenya’s Mobile Internet Future: The Networks, Trends, and Competition Shaping the Next Digital Decade

Kenya stands at a defining moment in its digital journey. Over the last two decades, the country has built a

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026

Lifestyle

Kenya’s Lionesses And Shujaa Gear Up for HSBC SVNS 2 Rounds In Montevideo And São Paulo

Kenya’s Lionesses and Shujaa are gearing up for a strong showcase in the second and third rounds of the HSBC

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Technology Samsung Electronics Named No 1 in Global Soundbar Sales for 12th Consecutive Year

Samsung Electronics has once again cemented its dominance in the home entertainment space, maintaining its position as the world’s leading

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Lifestyle Kenya Begins Construction Of First Public Ferry In Lake Victoria

The early morning sun cast a golden glow over the calm waters of Lake Victoria as a small crowd gathered

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Lifestyle A New Workplace Policy in Nairobi: Exploring Menstrual Leave For Employees

Nairobi is taking a bold and progressive step in workplace policy by experimenting with menstrual leave for workers. This initiative

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Lifestyle Morocco Declared African Champions After Senegal Stripped of Title

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after stripping

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Government and Policy Tax Changes Take Centre Stage in Kenya’s 2026 Economic Plan

Tax policy changes are taking centre stage in shaping Kenya’s economic direction in 2026, as the government moves to increase

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 2026
Government and Policy Treasury Faces Tough Choices As Debt Pressure Mounts

Kenya’s National Treasury is under growing pressure to strike a careful balance between managing the country’s rising debt and maintaining

Soko Directory Team · Mar 18, 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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