Kenyan business and entrepreneurship publication covering SMEs, personal finance, companies, careers and investment.
Username Investment Ltd. was last night recognized as the Leading Real Estate Company of the Year 2024 during the African Real Estate Summit Awards held at The Heron Hotel, Nairobi. This award firmly establishes Username Investment Ltd. as…
Investing money into real estate can be a fruitful endeavor. However, understanding various tax outcomes that may significantly affect your overall profit is crucial. Intelligent investors in real estate utilize the benefits of taxes to…
In a bold move underscoring its commitment to corporate social responsibility, Rockey Africa Limited has joined forces with the Jewell Souls Foundation to provide vital food supplies to over 80 orphans and disadvantaged children throughout…
Stima Sacco stands out as one of Kenya’s most reputable and reliable savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs), with a history spanning over 50 years. Unlike others that have unfortunately turned into pyramid schemes, Stima…
A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court of Kenya against the National Transport and Safety Authority, challenging the alleged unlawful increase in the cost of reflective license plates. On August 21st, former Mavoko…
What determines who is granted the B1/B2 visa after a visa interview at the US Embassy in Nairobi? The answer to this question has remained a puzzle, given the number of deserving candidates who are denied temporary visas at the Embassy…
Telecommunications firm Safaricom has written to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) asking that the government considers revoking licenses given to satellite internet providers. The letter by Safaricom to the Communications…
Dennis Itumbi and immediate former Cabinet Secretaries Moses Kuria and Eliud Owalo have landed prime positions in the government. The three individuals were on Friday appointment to new government roles by President William Ruto. Kuria was…
OPPO has announced the launch of two new AI Phones – Reno12 and Reno12 F – introducing a suite of industry-leading GenAI features that are set to unlock new realms of productivity and creativity. The two models represent a new chapter in…
Equity Bank is one of Kenya’s largest commercial banks. It also ranks among the best lenders in East Africa, having a presence in Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, South Sudan and Rwanda. As a corporate entity, they have a dress code that all…
In collaboration with different auctioneers, the Stanbic Bank of Kenya has announced a mass sale of motor vehicles. The notice dated 23rd August revealed that the sale would be conducted in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kitale, Kisii, Meru, Ruiru,…
One of the saddest realities in the past few decades was the collapse of several giant retailers in the country, among them Nakumatt Holdings. The death of the supermarket was a loss of livelihood to many Kenyans. The supermarket is now…
Daniel Mwiti, a retired teacher and a farmer from Kaguma, Meru County, is among the few farmers in the country practicing the less explored yet profitable earthworm farming. The farmer who rears red earthworms is a beneficiary of a 2018…
Quickmart Supermarket today celebrated its 18th year Anniversary in a ceremony at its Branch in Kilimani. The Supermarket, which started with a single store in 2006, now boasts of 60 branches in 14 of Kenya’s 47 counties. To mark the…
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that it will organize a special KCSE exam for the eight students who are members of the Kenya Women Under-17 national team. The eight will be participating in the Women’s Under-17…
How much are police constables earning? We take a look at a Police Constable’s payslip, what he earns as the gross salary, the deductions, and the net salary. In the month of June, this is how one Police Constable’s payslip looked like:…
NCBA Group is set to grow its continental reach by launching digital banking services in Ghana. The bank estimates that it will start offering banking services in Ghana sometime in 2025. This has been announced by the NCBA Group Managing…
More Ethiopians than Kenyans are granted US permanent residency status every year, latest data has shown. At the same time, more Ethiopians than Kenyans gain naturalized US citizenship. Data from the Migration Policy Institute shows that…
A Kenyan national who is set to be deported from Canada on August 25, 2024 has claimed that he is bisexual and might be executed if he is deported back to Kenya. Charles Mwangi says that he moved to Canada in 2019 in search of safety from…
The Ministry of Education has directed parents to register their school-going children under the newly established Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) before Monday, August 26. In a memo sent to County Directors of Education and Regional…
In 2021, Safaricom teamed up with Google to introduce a smartphone financing plan called Lipa Mdogo Mdogo. Renowned for its high-quality broadband network, Safaricom aimed to boost internet connectivity by offering the latest 4G…
There’s a growing demand for ornamental birds in the country, and people in this new farming area are making good money from raising these exotic birds. Opponents of keeping ornamental birds will hit you with the ‘Why keep birds you can’t…
Affordable healthcare is crucial as it ensures everyone has access to quality medical services without undergoing financial hardship. Despite the government’s efforts to ensure Kenyans have access to affordable healthcare, millions of them…
Nairobi has grown a lot in the past decade, making it tricky for first-time visitors or those returning after a long time because so much has changed. For anyone new to Nairobi, knowing the city’s landmarks is important for finding your…
