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How Debt Influences Investment Decisions in Kenya

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira In Kenya, debt is a reality that affects businesses, households, and the government alike. It can

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
Love Your Career Early: Why the NCBA Go-Getter Internship Is the Opportunity Young Graduates Shouldn’t Miss

Every year, thousands of graduates leave university with ambition, talent, and big dreams—but limited opportunities to gain real corporate experience.

Steve Biko Wafula · Feb 13, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Running a Business Without Insurance

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira Many business owners focus on sales, profits, and growth. They think about marketing, customers, and reducing

Soko Directory Team · Feb 13, 2026
Dear Entrepreneur Don’t Let Your Assets Starve You: Why Cash Flow Is King

Too many people chase wealth the wrong way. They focus on acquiring physical assets—houses, cars, land—believing that these will secure

Steve Biko Wafula · Feb 12, 2026
What Is Withholding Tax? Here Is Everything You Should Know

Let’s talk about a tax that many people see on their payment statements but don’t fully understand: Withholding Tax (WHT).

Soko Directory Team · Feb 11, 2026
Investment

Investment

Unga Commissions A Biomass Boiler In Partnership With Lean Energy

Unga Farm Care (EA) Ltd has commissioned a biomass boiler at its manufacturing facility in partnership with Lean Energy Solutions,

Soko Directory Team · Feb 14, 2026

Investment

Why 2026 Is A Defining Year for Business Sustainability In Kenya

By Robai Ludenyi For many years, sustainability in Kenya was treated like a side conversation something nice to talk about

Soko Directory Team · Feb 13, 2026
Investment Kenya Widens Domestic Debt Financing Plan As Treasury Turns To Local Borrowing

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya’s government is increasingly looking inward to fund its budget, signalling a major shift in how it

Soko Directory Team · Feb 13, 2026
Investment Del Monte Kenya Hosts U.S. Envoy as Trade and Investment Ties Deepen in Thika

Wayne Cook, Managing Director of Del Monte Kenya Limited, hosted Susan Burns during her recent tour of the company’s expansive

Soko Directory Team · Feb 13, 2026
Investment I&M Bank to Open 9 New Branches in 2026, Strengthening ‘Mahali Uko, Tuko’ Drive Across High-Growth Regions

I&M Bank is expanding its footprint with nine new branches across Kenya in 2026, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion

Soko Directory Team · Feb 12, 2026
Investment Lessons from Syngenta’s Booth at the Agitech Grand Expo 2025 and How to Apply Them in 2026

Every year, something magical happens for the Kenyan farmers: the Agitech Grand Expo. The 2025 edition left a mark that’s

Soko Directory Team · Feb 11, 2026
Investment How Kenyan Traders Evaluate Online Trading Platforms

Mobile money is how Kenya moves; the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey found 52.6% of Kenyans use mobile money daily. If

Soko Directory Team · Feb 11, 2026
Investment How To Identify Profitable Business Locations In Nairobi

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira Finding the right location for a business in Nairobi is very important. The place you choose

Soko Directory Team · Feb 10, 2026
Government & Policy
KNEC Announces Registration Dates For KPSEA, KJSEA And KCSE Exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially announced the commencement and timelines for the registration of candidates who will

Getrude Mathayo · Feb 16, 2026
Concrete Without Conscience: Who Is Accountable for Nairobi’s Deadly Building Approvals?

Nairobi’s skyline is rising at a breathtaking pace, but beneath the glass, steel, and concrete lies a troubling question: who

Steve Biko Wafula · Feb 16, 2026
How “Sisi Ndio Sifuna” Slogan Is Causing Tension

Robai Ludenyi The political heat is rising, not because of policies or manifestos, but because of popularity. What is playing

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
Kenya Unveils Digital Trade Platforms To Turn Embassies Into Deal-making Hubs

Kenya has unveiled two digital trade platforms aimed at transforming African embassies into active commercial hubs, in what is emerging

Soko Directory Team · Feb 14, 2026
Government Announces New Update On Driving Licenses, National IDs And Birth Certificates

The government has released a comprehensive update clarifying how Kenyans will be notified once their key personal documents, including driving

Getrude Mathayo · Feb 13, 2026
Opinion
Why the Tobacco Bill Risks Harming Retailers And Consumers

Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented surge in laws and regulations over the past year. While many are well-intentioned, the cumulative

Soko Directory Team · Feb 14, 2026
Stable Prices, Tough Loans, What Inflation and Credit Really Mean for Kenyan Businesses

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya’s business scene is slowly finding its balance as inflation remains steady and attention shifts to one

Soko Directory Team · Feb 11, 2026
Things You Should Know About Private Security in 2026

When Kenyans think of private security, many still picture a guard at the gate of a premise or a home.

Soko Directory Team · Feb 11, 2026
Why Construction Risk Management Must Move from Paper To Practice

The recent collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi’s South C is yet another grim reminder of Kenya’s long and

Soko Directory Team · Feb 10, 2026
What To Look Out for in 2026 When It Comes To Content Streaming

Across Kenya and the wider East African region, streaming has firmly established itself as a preferred way to access entertainment.

Soko Directory Team · Feb 9, 2026
What Is The The Impact Of Cultural Differences In Communication At Workplace?

During a recent virtual project review, a team of managers from across three continents gathered to discuss progress on a

Soko Directory Team · Jan 30, 2026
Ban Boda Bodas to Save Kenya: How Boda Boda Lawlessness Is Turning Kenya Into a Tinderbox

When a boda boda hits you, the script is now painfully familiar. The rider either flees the scene or collapses

Steve Biko Wafula · Jan 28, 2026
Latest News

Headlines

Taking Insurance Cover For Your Parents Might Be The Best Decision Ever

Taking a health insurance cover for your parents is one of the most practical, compassionate, and forward-thinking financial decisions you

Soko Directory Team · Feb 17, 2026

Government and Policy

KNEC Announces Registration Dates For KPSEA, KJSEA And KCSE Exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially announced the commencement and timelines for the registration of candidates who will

Getrude Mathayo · Feb 16, 2026
Government and Policy Concrete Without Conscience: Who Is Accountable for Nairobi’s Deadly Building Approvals?

Nairobi’s skyline is rising at a breathtaking pace, but beneath the glass, steel, and concrete lies a troubling question: who

Steve Biko Wafula · Feb 16, 2026
Government and Policy How “Sisi Ndio Sifuna” Slogan Is Causing Tension

Robai Ludenyi The political heat is rising, not because of policies or manifestos, but because of popularity. What is playing

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
uncategorized Kenya Airways Flights Hit As Aviation Workers Strike Rocks JKIA

By Robai Ludenyi Passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are facing disruptions this week after the Kenya Aviation Workers

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner How Debt Influences Investment Decisions in Kenya

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira In Kenya, debt is a reality that affects businesses, households, and the government alike. It can

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
uncategorized Valentine’s Day Celebration Highlights 100 Young Mothers as 1 in 5 Kenyan Girls Faces Teenage Pregnancy

Nearly one in five girls between the ages of 15 and 19 in Kenya is either pregnant or already a

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
uncategorized STEAM Powers Up Lucky Customers With Gifts

There’s something about the festive season that makes Kenyans hopeful. Hopeful for a fresh start, hopeful for a better year,

Soko Directory Team · Feb 16, 2026
East Africa
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
CRDB Bank Signs Three Landmark Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Finance and Sustainable Development across Africa

CRDB Bank has entered three landmark partnerships with leading development finance institutions, FinDev Canada, DEG (KfW Group, Germany), and Shelter

Soko Directory Team · Oct 23, 2025
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