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Making It Big: Lessons From A Life In Business

This week, Nairobi will host one of the most anticipated literary highlights of the year: the African Book Fair, and

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Tuktuk Drivers Prove Chama Power, Buy Bus From Savings

A self-help group comprised of tuk-tuk and motorbike operators from Ongata Rongai town in Kajiado County has successfully acquired a

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Premier Bank Ushers In New Era of Digital Banking With Launch Of Premier Connect And Kenya’s First Wearable Payment Solution, Premier Tap

Premier Bank Kenya has made a bold leap into the future of financial services by launching two groundbreaking digital innovations

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NCBA Partners With CNBC Africa To Launch Weekly Market Commentary Segment On Power Lunch

NCBA Group has partnered with CNBC Africa to launch a new weekly live segment on the renowned Power Lunch show.

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KCB Foundation Empowers 340 Youth With Technical Skills In Nandi County

A total of 340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions graduated from the KCB Foundation’s

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Investment

Investment

Equity Group Delivers Record Half-Year Profit In Four Years Amid Muted Credit Growth And Economic Headwinds

Equity Group Holdings Plc has defied a turbulent economic climate to post its strongest quarterly profit in four years, underscoring

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Investment

Absa Bank Kenya Releases 2024 Sustainability And Climate Report

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has released its 2024 Sustainability and Climate Report, outlining significant progress in environmental action, inclusive finance,

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Investment What Is Stock Finance Facility And Why Is It Important For SMEs?

As the maize harvesting peaks across Kenya, commodity traders such as cereal shops are busy buying Kenya’s staple crop, especially

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Investment Kenyan Affordable Housing Projects Advance With EIB Global Support

The European Investment Bank’s financial backing for IHS Group’s first green affordable housing fund in Kenya is yielding results. The

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Investment Decline In Operating Conditions Worsens Again: Which Way Forward?

Kenyan private sector business conditions deteriorated at the sharpest pace in a year during July, as business activity was hit

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Investment Kerry Launches Cocoa Replacement Solution For Manufacturers

Kerry has officially launched its Cocoa Booster at the East Africa Bakery & Pastry Expo and Bakers Summit 2025, the

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Investment Maize Prices Hit 20-Month High Amid Supply Shortages And Rising Demand

The price of maize, Kenya’s staple food, has surged to its highest level in nearly two years, driven by a

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Investment NCBA Drives Home Ownership Dreams With Exclusive Mombasa Property Bus Tour

NCBA recently took its customers closer to their dream homes this weekend with an exclusive bus tour exploring prime property

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Government & Policy
How Kenya Can Be Transformed In A Sustainable, Fair, Just And Equal Manner For All

Kenya’s problems are not mysterious; they are structural choices that can be reversed with consistent policy, political will, and public

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KRA Strengthens Ties With Eastleigh Business Community, Announces New Office Opening

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with business communities across the country, following a

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Government Announces HELB Disbursement Date For First-Year Students

The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced that the first disbursement of student loans from the Higher Education

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When Privacy Is Put On Trial: The Catastrophic Consequences If Felix Kibet Wins Against X Corp

If ever there was a case that could take a sledgehammer to digital rights in Kenya, it is this one.

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List Of Universities Cleared To Offer Law Degrees, Diplomas, And Master’s Programs

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has officially published a comprehensive and updated list of all institutions currently licensed to

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Opinion
How The Kenyan President Is Auctioning Kenya’s Future While His Children Buy The Country

William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to

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Here Is Why Cloud Adoption Is Key To Unlocking Kenya’s Enterprise Growth

Kenya’s economy is on the verge of a profound transformation, with cloud technology emerging as a primary engine of its

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How FOTIMS Can Be A Game Changer For Kenya Airways

One year ago, on August 1, 2024, the Foreign Travel Information Management System (FOTIMS) became operational, marking a major step

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Rental Market Is Ripe For A Landlord-Centered Digital Revolution In Kenya

For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has,

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Why You Should Consider Health Cover For Your Parents

In the twilight years of life, healthcare becomes not just important, but essential. As our parents age, their health demands

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Here Is The Business Case For Insurance Pooling In Africa

Africa is rapidly emerging as the next frontier for global business expansion. With its population projected to reach 2.5billion by

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The Long And Winding Road Back To Student Hostel Dignity In Kenya

Less than a decade ago, living in hostels was a dangerous affair whose misery was compounded by a lack of

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Latest News

Investment

Equity Group Delivers Record Half-Year Profit In Four Years Amid Muted Credit Growth And Economic Headwinds

Equity Group Holdings Plc has defied a turbulent economic climate to post its strongest quarterly profit in four years, underscoring

Juma

Government and Policy

How Kenya Can Be Transformed In A Sustainable, Fair, Just And Equal Manner For All

Kenya’s problems are not mysterious; they are structural choices that can be reversed with consistent policy, political will, and public

Steve Biko Wafula
Opinion How The Kenyan President Is Auctioning Kenya’s Future While His Children Buy The Country

William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to

Steve Biko Wafula
Lifestyle Kenyan Designers Off To London For Africa Fashion Week

Three Kenyan design houses are set to showcase their designs at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025, scheduled for August

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Investment Absa Bank Kenya Releases 2024 Sustainability And Climate Report

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has released its 2024 Sustainability and Climate Report, outlining significant progress in environmental action, inclusive finance,

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Entrepreneur's Corner Making It Big: Lessons From A Life In Business

This week, Nairobi will host one of the most anticipated literary highlights of the year: the African Book Fair, and

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Lifestyle Premier League In Trouble: Two Clubs Facing UEFA Action Over Financial Fair Play

The world of football is no stranger to drama, but the latest financial controversies shaking the English Premier League may

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Investment What Is Stock Finance Facility And Why Is It Important For SMEs?

As the maize harvesting peaks across Kenya, commodity traders such as cereal shops are busy buying Kenya’s staple crop, especially

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East Africa
North American And Middle Eastern Investors Drive New Wave Of African Capital Flows

Notwithstanding recent market volatility, institutional investors have been positive on Africa. Speaking at The Network Forum’s (TNF) Africa Meeting, Hari Chaitanya,

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Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply for The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize To Drive Food Systems Transformation

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition in search of Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa

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Phoenix Beverages Ltd Acquires 54.4% Stake In Seychelles Breweries Ltd From Diageo

Phoenix Beverages Ltd (PBL), subsidiary of IBL Ltd, is a leading beverage manufacturer in Mauritius and Reunion Island, signed an

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Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining Growth

Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold

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ATC Kenya Partners With ProFuturo Foundation To Transform Educational Landscape In Kenya

American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, and ProFuturo Foundation, a global initiative for educational innovation

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