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LOOP Injects Ksh 2.5 Million in Restoration of Cricket Pavilion at Limuru Country Club

LOOP DFS has invested in the restoration of the cricket pavilion at Limuru Country Club, reinforcing its commitment to supporting

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
The KSh 300 Billion Chama Engine Needs a Digital Tune Up

Kenya’s financial resilience is anchored by more than 300,000 grassroots savings groups that collectively manage an estimated KSh 300 billion.

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
How Entrepreneurs Can Develop Creative Thinking for Success

Creative thinking is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs who want to succeed. It helps them find new

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
Dear Entrepreneur, Ethics Is the Only Currency That Outlives the Sale

Ethics is one of the most abused words in business because many people speak about it as though it is

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 30, 2026
From Missed Potential to Mass Job Creation: Aligning Finance with Africa’s MSMEs Reality

In an industrial zone on the outskirts of Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire), a small food‑processing company employs 28 young people. Demand

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
Investment

Investment

Investors Secure Concrete Business Leads as DRC Trade Mission Ends

A seven-day trade mission to southern DRC concluded with participants citing practical outcomes: meetings locked in, supplier contacts verified, and

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026

Investment

UBA Kenya’s Turnaround Story: From Loss to KSh 426.8 Million Profit

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has recorded a recovery in its 2025 financial performance, posting a profit before tax

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Investment HF Group Posts Ksh 1.61 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in FY 2025, a 250% Year-on-Year Growth

Listed integrated financial solutions provider HF Group has reported a profit before tax of KES 1.61 billion for the financial

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Investment The Bank Beside You Can Build You or Bury You

Raphael Tuju’s debt battle is not just a court story. It is a brutal business lesson about what happens when

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
Investment Why Choosing Values-Based Investing Is Important for Kenyan Savers

Values-based investing is becoming a key consideration for many Kenyan savers who want their money to do more than just

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
Investment KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund

KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate

Soko Directory Team · Mar 27, 2026
Investment AMAC COMEX-TGCU Deal Ends Distress Selling with Certified Warehousing and Instant Farmer Financing

AMAC PLC (NSE: AMAC), through AMAC COMEX, Africa’s cutting-edge commodities exchange platform, signed a landmark agreement with The Grain Council

Soko Directory Team · Mar 27, 2026
Investment How NCBA Group Subsidiaries Contributed To The Bank’s Overall Profits In 2025

NCBA Group PLC’s strong full-year 2025 financial performance, which saw profit after tax rise to KES 23.4 billion, was significantly

Soko Directory Team · Mar 27, 2026
Government & Policy
Anger Rises After Nairobi County Demolishes Parts of Gikomba Market Overnight

There was strong reaction from traders after the Nairobi County Government carried out a night demolition at Gikomba Market, one

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Kenya Secures AFCON 2027 Hosting Rights After Paying Ksh3.9 Billion Fee Amid Stadium Concerns

Kenya has taken a major step forward in its preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after successfully

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Kenya Cannot Afford Another Ruto Mistake

The case against electing William Ruto again should not be reduced to slogans, insults, or tribal reflex. It should be

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 31, 2026
Kenya Will Not Be Saved by Moneyed Politics but by a Ruthless Return to Accountability

Kenya will never become the country it was meant to be as long as money remains the supreme force in

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 31, 2026
Govt Expands TVET Investment as Kiharu College Enrolment Hits 1,800

The morning sun rose over Kiharu as students streamed through the gates of Kiharu Technical and Vocational College, their chatter

Soko Directory Team · Mar 30, 2026
Opinion
Why Custody is The Missing Piece in Your Wealth Creation Portfolio

As global financial markets become more volatile and unpredictable, more people are seeking ways to grow their wealth while minimising

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
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
Latest News

Technology

NIRU AI Hackathon 2025 Unveils Scalable Innovations Driving Kenya’s Digital Future

The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU), in collaboration with key stakeholders across government, academia, and industry, hosted the finalists’ showcase

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026

Lifestyle

10,000 Bars, 2,000 Schools: Detrex and Rotary District 9212 Drive Handwashing Campaign to Curb Illness Among Learners

Pupils across 2,000 schools are expected to benefit from improved access to hygiene supplies after Detrex Antibacterial Soap donated 10,000

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Investment Investors Secure Concrete Business Leads as DRC Trade Mission Ends

A seven-day trade mission to southern DRC concluded with participants citing practical outcomes: meetings locked in, supplier contacts verified, and

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Technology Samsung Electronics Launches Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G with Enhanced Performance and Smart Capabilities

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Opinion Why Custody is The Missing Piece in Your Wealth Creation Portfolio

As global financial markets become more volatile and unpredictable, more people are seeking ways to grow their wealth while minimising

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Government and Policy Anger Rises After Nairobi County Demolishes Parts of Gikomba Market Overnight

There was strong reaction from traders after the Nairobi County Government carried out a night demolition at Gikomba Market, one

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Government and Policy Kenya Secures AFCON 2027 Hosting Rights After Paying Ksh3.9 Billion Fee Amid Stadium Concerns

Kenya has taken a major step forward in its preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after successfully

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
Investment UBA Kenya’s Turnaround Story: From Loss to KSh 426.8 Million Profit

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has recorded a recovery in its 2025 financial performance, posting a profit before tax

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 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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