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Equity Named Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand For the Third Consecutive Year

Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, underscoring its continued dominance

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
City Shuttle Sacco Expands Fleet with Five New Isuzu Buses Backed by NCBA Asset Finance

City Shuttle Sacco has received a significant boost to its operational capacity with the delivery of five Isuzu NQR buses,

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Responsible Crypto in Kenya: Moving Beyond Speculation to Sustainable Digital Finance

As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates in Kenya, a critical shift is underway: from speculative trading to more purposeful and informed participation

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
4 Ways Businesses Can Make The Workplace More Secure

There’s a lot of value in working to make a workplace more secure, with studies finding that it can help

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
NCBA: The Bank That Finances Ambition And Moves A Nation

Some banks process transactions, and then some banks become woven into the daily rhythm of a country. NCBA belongs in

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Investment

Investment

ADF Approves 1.7 Billion CFA Francs To Boost Private Sector Across West Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a grant of 1.7 billion CFA francs to

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026

Investment

IMF Backs Kenya Again Amid Global Economic Turbulence

Kenya has once again secured the backing of the International Monetary Fund, offering a sense of stability as the world

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment Avocado: How Kenyan Exporters Are Coping with the Gulf Crisis

Kenya’s booming avocado industry is facing a fresh test as tensions in the Gulf threaten one of its fastest-growing export

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment BCG Strengthens East Africa Operations Through Senior Leadership Appointments

Boston Consulting Group has strengthened its East Africa operations through senior leadership appointments that deepen the firm’s sector expertise and

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment KRA And Eastleigh Business Community Partner To Strengthen Tax Compliance in the Area

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) leadership has held a consultative meeting with members of the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA) to

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment Dubai Shields Economy As Regional Conflict Tests Markets

As geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Dubai

Soko Directory Team · Apr 13, 2026
Investment Why Kenya Must Strengthen Financing Ecosystems

At the just-concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that

Soko Directory Team · Apr 9, 2026
Investment Demand For Better Housing By Kenya’s Middle Class Spurs Uptake of Built-In Kitchens

The demand for better-built apartments with modern amenities is rising in Kenya as tenants place greater emphasis on quality, functionality,

Soko Directory Team · Apr 7, 2026
Government & Policy
Hundreds Of Secondary School Teachers Set For Mass Retirement

Secondary schools across Kenya are on the brink of a significant administrative challenge as hundreds of principals prepare to retire

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 16, 2026
Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework

Economist Edwin Kinyua has shed light on the recent changes in fuel prices in Kenya, linking them to the government’s

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
How To Withdraw Your Affordable Housing Savings Via Boma Yangu Portal

Kenyans who have been saving under the Affordable Housing Programme now have the flexibility to withdraw their savings if they

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 16, 2026
The Fruits Of Corruption: Kenya Faces Penalty in Disputed Fuel Deal

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya could be forced to pay a hefty Sh3.2 billion penalty following the cancellation of a fuel

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Nationwide Fare Hikes as Fuel Price Surge Forces Transport Sector to Adjust

Transport operators and matatu saccos across Kenya have announced an immediate increase in fares following the latest fuel price review

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 15, 2026
Opinion
Why Group Health Insurance Is No Longer Optional for Kenyan SMEs and Corporates

Kenya’s health insurance sector is undergoing a notable transformation, with recent data indicating that coverage has risen to approximately 30%

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Kenya’s Real Estate Boom Faces Mortgage Bottleneck

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience, contributing nearly 10 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
How The Evolution In Mobile Money Has Enhanced Financial Literacy Among Kenyans

Kenya’s mobile money revolution stands as one of the most profound financial transformations of the 21st century, fundamentally reshaping how

Soko Directory Team · Apr 13, 2026
Kenyan Youth Are Rewriting the Rules; It’s Time Leaders Pay Attention

For years, Kenya’s youthful population has been framed as “the leaders of tomorrow” – a promise, a demographic dividend waiting

Soko Directory Team · Apr 10, 2026
People-first Leadership Is Key To Long-term Business Resilience

McKinsey & Company’s research on organisational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top

Soko Directory Team · Apr 9, 2026
Beyond Tools: Why AI Fluency Will Define Kenya’s Digital Economy Success

Kenya stands on the cusp of a bold new digital era. Already renowned as a hub of tech innovation with

Soko Directory Team · Apr 2, 2026
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
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Entrepreneur's Corner

Equity Named Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand For the Third Consecutive Year

Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, underscoring its continued dominance

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026

Technology

MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa Academy graduates Class of 2025/26

As part of MultiChoice’s broader vision to nurture Africa’s creative economy, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Eastern Africa Academy today

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner City Shuttle Sacco Expands Fleet with Five New Isuzu Buses Backed by NCBA Asset Finance

City Shuttle Sacco has received a significant boost to its operational capacity with the delivery of five Isuzu NQR buses,

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Technology Breakthrough in Africa’s EV Space as Fast-Charging Battery Delivers 1km Per Minute and 100,000km Lifespan

Roam, Africa’s fastest-growing electric mobility company according to the Financial Times (2025), has announced the launch of the Roam Air

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Government and Policy Hundreds Of Secondary School Teachers Set For Mass Retirement

Secondary schools across Kenya are on the brink of a significant administrative challenge as hundreds of principals prepare to retire

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 16, 2026
Government and Policy Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework

Economist Edwin Kinyua has shed light on the recent changes in fuel prices in Kenya, linking them to the government’s

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Lifestyle Kalakoda Promotions And 1xBet Partner to Elevate Kenyan Boxing With Nightmare in Nairobi 4 Fight Night

Kalakoda Boxing Promotions has announced a new Kenya-focused partnership with 1xBet, marking a significant step in supporting the growth of

Soko Directory Team · Apr 16, 2026
Government and Policy How To Withdraw Your Affordable Housing Savings Via Boma Yangu Portal

Kenyans who have been saving under the Affordable Housing Programme now have the flexibility to withdraw their savings if they

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 16, 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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