Kenyan business and entrepreneurship publication covering SMEs, personal finance, companies, careers and investment.
The Region’s Leading Technology Company, Safaricom has today embarked on its annual Christmas Festive campaign dubbed ‘Sambaza Furaha’ to reward and celebrate its customers across the country. The five-week campaign seeks to celebrate the…
South Africa has emerged as a crucial country for clinical trials in AstraZeneca’s global operations, playing a pivotal role in advancing medical research and delivering innovative treatments. Through groundbreaking efforts in respiratory,…
As the school year wraps up, teachers and students look forward to seeing their hard work reflected in the national exam results. On the other hand, those who feel unprepared are tempted to search for shortcuts and exam leaks in these…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) is set to enhance is financing offering for women businesses in a new deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In the new deal, the IFC has extended USD370,000 which is equivalent…
Mobile money platform, Timiza, is undoubtedly one of the best solutions for anyone looking for urgent cash for personal use or business growth. Launched by Absa Bank Kenya in 2018, Timiza allows both Absa and non-Absa members to access…
Unlike many business people who engage in entrepreneurship inspired by their successful family members, David Wambugu ventured into the field to break the tradition in his family as non of his family members had ever been into business.…
When Terry Charity was born nearly 18 years ago, her mother, Lucy Mumbi, knew she would always be there for her daughter whenever she needed her. Lucy Mumbi is one of the many resilient mothers raising a child with disabilities, a…
Liberty Kenya Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Mugoh as the Managing Director, Heritage Insurance Company Kenya Limited. Rosalyn assumes her role with immediate effect, following the completion of all requisite…
Growing up in a family that relied on farming as the economic mainstay, Joshua Gitonga noted some of the challenges his parents encountered, including access to credit and lack of market for their produce. He knew he would offer the market…
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has disbursed a total of Sh. 1.2 billion through its flagship program Maji Konnect to improve access to clean and safe water among communities in the country progressing toward its five-year goal of Sh. 5…
Bolt will commit to Sh. 14 billion over three years to support raising awareness of the Bolt safety features and scaling preventative measures to help prevent safety cases before they happen. Bolt’s Safety Team of over 500 people works…
In a landmark partnership, Metrofile Kenya, a leader in information and records management, has joined forces with the Kenya Association of Records Managers and Archivists (KARMA) to drive digital transformation in Kenya’s records…
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic transformation and fostering private sector engagement within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by hosting a Treasury Leadership Forum themed “The…
Passengers entering Kenya from January 1, 2025 will be required to declare their mobile phones IMEI numbers. This is according to a requirement that has been instituted by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). “Passengers entering the…
The Canadian government has introduced fresh changes in its temporary visa rules. In the new changes, Canada has ended the standard way of issuing multiple entry visit visa based on the validity of a passport. Going forward, the new…
Tusker Lite, Kenya Breweries Limited’s leading premium lite beer, marked the pinnacle of its #TurnUpTheLite campaign with a one-of-a-kind ‘Lite House’ party at Koda, Nairobi over the weekend. The brand pulled all the stops for its…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has revealed that customers on the newly launched M-Pesa Ratiba transacted Sh336 million since its launch a month ago. Ndegwa revealed this on Thursday November 7, during the official announcement of Safaricom’s…
By Mercy Mwelu For some families, assets passed down from one family generation to the next, is pivotal in determining long-term prosperity. Family businesses, real estate holdings, capital market securities are some of the investments…
A decade after devolution was introduced in Kenya, a new report by the Mzalendo Trust highlights both successes and obstacles in county assemblies’ oversight role. Entitled “A Decade of Devolution: A Study of the Performance of County…
Safaricom has reported a 14.1 percent growth in net income to Sh47.5 billion for the six months ending September 30, 2024, the half-year financial results released on Thursday shows. The strong performance was driven by double-digit growth…
Family Bank Board of Directors has appointed Mr Lazarus Muema as the new Chairman following regulatory approval. Mr Muema joined the Family Bank Board in 2017 and has been serving as a Non-Executive Director for the last seven years.…
M-KOPA Kenya opened the doors to its smartphone assembly factory, the first of its kind in the country. Launched in partnership with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) in January 2023, the facility has since grown into the largest smartphone…
Consumers today are inundated with options. Wherever they turn – their phones, newspapers, TV, and even roadsides – they see the same products from many different manufacturers. In a market where consumers have a multitude of options, the…
Most of us have interacted with automated systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the past. Oftentimes, we pay no thought to our tone of interaction, despite seeking assistance from intelligent computers. If you’ve ever found yourself…
