Kenyan business and entrepreneurship publication covering SMEs, personal finance, companies, careers and investment.
Following its recent rebrand, 54 Collective has officially transitioned from an accelerator to a fully-fledged venture capital firm, ushering in a new era for African entrepreneurs. This evolution solidifies 54 Collective’s position as a…
Going abroad often seems like the big break that many people look for. There’s the promise of better earnings and better life. And in most cases, moving abroad carries the hope that you will have build enough savings to get by when you…
Choosing the right car that meets your demands can sometimes be overwhelming given the so many options available. SUVs are some of the vehicles gaining popularity in Kenya owing to their versatility, safety features, and not forgetting the…
Absa Bank Kenya is enhancing its Corporate and Investment Banking offering in the market, aiming to provide more personalized solutions, strategic insights, and proactive support to its clients. The Bank has launched a new Corporate and…
The new Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, has ordered all licensed ministers of faith and gazetted Registrars of Marriage to submit all marriage certificates. This directive comes after a notice from the Attorney General’s office and the…
The covid 19 pandemic was a blessing in disguise for Joseph Muthama, a farmer in Kathonzweni, Makueni County, whose venture peaked during the period when many businesses closed. Muthama is an orange farmer in Makueni County, one of the…
The Swarovski Foundation has today unveiled the 2024 edition of the Creatives for our Future programme. The programme, which is conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, is now accepting applications from…
Why is it so hard to “save” for an Emergency Fund! Emergency Funds are funds that you are supposed to set aside with the intent that this fund will solely be touched if and when an occurrence that is not anticipated or that is an emergency…
Many are familiar with Safaricom’s glorious achievements since the turn of the century, largely attributed to notable figures like Michael Joseph, Bob Collymore, and currently Peter Ndegwa. The same popularity figures cannot be said about…
Airport workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) have claimed that operatives from the Indian firm Adani Airport Holdings are roaming around the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. According to the KAWU secretary general…
In under 15 years, PrideInn Hotels & Resorts has expanded from a single hotel with 28 rooms to 8 luxurious hotels across 5 counties. They have more than 900 rooms and conference facilities with a threshold minimum of 15,000. What began as…
A driver who was fired by the 2NK Sacco will now have to part with Sh. 233,000 after a case he was involved in was dismissed against him with costs. The driver, John Maina Muthoni, had caught national headlines after he was fired by the…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has ended the its teachers’ strike. Kuppet has also inked a return-to-work deal with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). “After a daylong meeting, we are happy to report to the…
As Starehe Boys’ Centre celebrates its 65th anniversary this year under the theme “65 Years of Transforming Lives,” the institution is focusing on securing its future by raising Ksh 65 million for its endowment fund. This fund aims to…
The Old Mutual Group in partnership with WYLDE International, has launched the Old Mutual SME Roundtable, a new platform aimed at fostering collaboration and growth among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across East Africa. The…
Zipline has successfully conducted its first drone delivery to the newly unveiled St. Joseph’s Nyabondo Mission Hospital to enhance critical medical supplies, blood, and vaccines to improve regional patient care. The event, graced by His…
Prime office rents have largely remained stable across Africa, according to global property consultant Knight Frank’s Africa Office Market Dashboard H1 2024. This stability is particularly evident in cities like Lagos and Cairo, where…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a notice to parents and school principals across the country, advising them to withdraw all learners from schools. This comes as the teachers’ strike intensifies into…
It takes countries with formidable institutions to ensure elected presidents don’t try to lead beyond their term limits. But that still doesn’t mean some presidents won’t try. Some leaders across the world have managed to cling to power…
If you’ve just bought a new car from the showroom or picked it up from Mombasa, congratulations. Usually after the purchase of a motor vehicle, number plates processing may take a little over a week to process. So, it’s best to request a…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed the most expensive and cheapest banks to borrow from. In the latest Commercial Banks Weighted Average Lending Rates report, CBK published the interest rates for all banks across the country.…
In the first half of 2024, nine largest banks in Kenya that are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange collectively reported a net profit Sh. 120.3 billion. How did this performance come about? Let us take a look at each bank’s…
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is set to be handed over to Indian firm Adani Airport Holdings that is owned by the larger Adani Group in November 2024. This has been revealed by an insider report by a local media station that…
SportPesa, Kenya’s leading online gaming company, has unveiled a monumental Ksh 75 million sponsorship agreement with Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Shabana FC. This game-changing partnership solidifies SportPesa’s role as a…
