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Old Mutual CEO Arthur Oginga Joins Africa Natural Capital Alliance Governing Council to Champion Nature-Positive Investment

Old Mutual Group CEO Arthur Oginga has been appointed to serve in the Africa Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Governing Council,

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NCBA Kicks Off 2025 NCBA Johari Awards In Coast Region

NCBA Bank, on Thursday, 9th October, unveiled their 2025 Johari Awards event series with the first event hosted in the

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How Kenya’s Manufacturing Is Being Strangled by Tax Madness, Energy Chaos, and Policy Gambling

Kenya’s manufacturing engine is coughing its last breath under the weight of bad politics, unpredictable taxes, and crippling energy costs.

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Kenya’s Financial Mirage: How the Illusion of Inclusion Masks Deep Exclusion in the Margins

Access to financial services is not just a statistic; it is the pulse of a nation’s economic soul. It defines

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Top 15 Best Counties To Live In As A Kenyan; Imagine Bungoma & Kakamega Are Missing; Blistering Bannercals

Kenya often markets itself as a land of opportunity, but the data reveals the illusion. The Basic Access Index by

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Investment

Investment

From Mombasa to Brasilia: How Watu’s $340 Million Bet On Smartphone Lending May Be Africa’s Best Export

In 2015, Andris Kaneps, co-founder of Watu Credit, walked into a small hall in Mombasa and handed cash—just a few

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Investment

Business Bay Square Owner To Build Mega Project At Tatu City

Business Bay Square owner Abdiweli Hassan will build 60 acres of homes, retail, offices, logistics facilities, and a mosque at

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Investment Mi Vida Homes Announces Management-led Buyout From Actis

Mi Vida Homes Limited has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the business

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Investment The Debate On Land vs Stocks — But REITs May Be the Real Winner

A clip of Kiharu legislator Ndindi Nyoro on why land is a bad investment has gone viral. In it, he

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Investment Unpacking The TSC Check-Off Loans By Family Bank

Teachers are unique human beings; nurturing minds, shaping destinies, and inspiring generations. But let us face it; many of these

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Investment Stablecoins in action: How digital currency is improving daily life across Africa

As stablecoins continue to move beyond the world of crypto traders and into the hands of everyday users, their impact

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Investment Green Building Society Names Absa As The Best Green Financier

Absa Bank Kenya has been named the Best Bank in Green Financing during the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual

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Investment NCBA Becomes Kenya’s First Bank To Attain PCI DSS Certification

NCBA has announced the successful completion of its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, reinforcing its position

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Government & Policy
Bungoma: Kenya’s Sleeping Giant — Why This County Must Be A Designated EPZ Hub Targeting The African Region For Intra Trade

When you peer at the map of Kenya, Bungoma’s location almost seems too strategic to ignore. Nestled in western Kenya,

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Piracy Offender Intercepted In Sting Streaming Operation

Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO in collaboration with other enforcement authorities, has arrested a suspect following an extensive investigation into a

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A Hungry Republic: How Kenya’s Leadership Turned Hunger Into a National Policy

The data on food poverty in Kenya is not just a set of numbers—it is a mirror reflecting the country’s

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Kenya’s Hidden Poverty: A Nation Still Cooking With Firewood in the Age of Satellites

Kenya’s poverty is no longer about the number of people earning below a dollar a day—it is multidimensional, structural, and

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EPRA rallies stakeholders to embrace sector regulations

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has called on stakeholders to embrace and comply with provisions of thirteen (13)

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Opinion
Dear Kenyan Youth; WHEN YOU DON’T VOTE, YOU HIRE YOUR OPPRESSOR: An Open Letter to Kenya’s Sleeping Giant — The Youth

You say you don’t care about politics. Cute. Politics still wakes up before you, eats your breakfast, prices your unga,

David Indeje
How Networks Build Nations – The Role Of Business Communities

‘Networking’, a word when used today, derives from a rich man’s tongue, when in essence it’s been there since the

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How Kenya’s Hotels Are Redefining the Future Of Hospitality

Luxury in hospitality is no longer measured solely by five-star service, plush bedding, or panoramic views. Today’s traveler seeks something

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From Land Scams to Secure Investments: How REITs Like Acorn’s Are Protecting Kenyans from Real Estate Heartbreak

Hundreds of Kenyans who bought land and houses in Ruiru are having sleepless nights after the High Court ruled that

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Western Kenya’s Incumbency Curse: Why Recycling Politicians Has Condemned a Vibrant Region to Stagnation

For more than three decades, Western Kenya has become a museum of political nostalgia. The data from Stats Kenya’s Re-election

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Africa’s Energy Future: Why Optimism Is Warranted

As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a pressing question: Can we genuinely fulfill

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Is Customer Focus The Missing Link In Kenya’s Insurance Growth?

Despite ongoing investments in technology and steady premium growth, insurance penetration in Kenya remains low, stuck between 2.3 and 2.4

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Latest News

Government and Policy

Bungoma: Kenya’s Sleeping Giant — Why This County Must Be A Designated EPZ Hub Targeting The African Region For Intra Trade

When you peer at the map of Kenya, Bungoma’s location almost seems too strategic to ignore. Nestled in western Kenya,

Steve Biko Wafula

Opinion

Dear Kenyan Youth; WHEN YOU DON’T VOTE, YOU HIRE YOUR OPPRESSOR: An Open Letter to Kenya’s Sleeping Giant — The Youth

You say you don’t care about politics. Cute. Politics still wakes up before you, eats your breakfast, prices your unga,

David Indeje
Opinion How Networks Build Nations – The Role Of Business Communities

‘Networking’, a word when used today, derives from a rich man’s tongue, when in essence it’s been there since the

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Lifestyle Dusit Princess Hotel Cements Its Status As Westlands’ Premier Four-Star Destination with Global Accolades

Within two years after opening its doors, Dusit Princess Hotel Nairobi has received multiple recognitions from the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025,

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Investment From Mombasa to Brasilia: How Watu’s $340 Million Bet On Smartphone Lending May Be Africa’s Best Export

In 2015, Andris Kaneps, co-founder of Watu Credit, walked into a small hall in Mombasa and handed cash—just a few

Steve Biko Wafula
Lifestyle Private Sector Joins Efforts To Restore Mt. Elgon Forest

As Kenya marked Mazingira Day, an annual event dedicated to tree planting and environmental conservation, this year’s theme focused on

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Entrepreneur's Corner Old Mutual CEO Arthur Oginga Joins Africa Natural Capital Alliance Governing Council to Champion Nature-Positive Investment

Old Mutual Group CEO Arthur Oginga has been appointed to serve in the Africa Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Governing Council,

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Technology OPPO A6 Pro Series Debuts in Kenya With Ultra-Large Battery, Flash Charging, And Flagship-Level Performance

OPPO Kenya is set to launch the OPPO A6 Pro Series in the Kenyan market on October 23rd, 2025. It

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East Africa
Africa’s Energy Future: Why Optimism Is Warranted

As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a pressing question: Can we genuinely fulfill

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AFC Expands its Membership Footprint with Central African Republic Joining

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Central African Republic (CAR) has become

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Moody’s Affirms Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) A3 Rating, An Achievement Sustained For Over a Decade

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has once again had its long-term issuer credit rating

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Nigeria to Welcome Global Investors and Founders To Drive Africa’s Next Wave of Deals and Exits

Hundreds of investors and capital providers are expected to converge in Lagos this October to drive the next phase of

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Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority Chairman to Speak at African Mining Week

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African

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