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Somali Millionaires: Growing up in the rough and dry terrains of the remote village of Girissa Rhamu in Mandera County, Saeed Abdirahman’s life appeared set against all odds. The fifth born in a family of eight could hardly imagine that he…
Mitumba Business Kenya: BY CAROLINE OBUYA: Grace Wambere is a wife, a mother, and Chief Executive Officer of Mitumba Chap Chap. Like any ambitious young girl, my thirst for higher education and a better life led me to pack my bags and…
Retirement Age in Kenya: It’s time we understand what the reality of retirement will be for most people. A lot of people are scared about retirement because it means that you stop having the ability to earn an income. A decade or two ago,…
Starting insurance business in Kenya: The question, to Jane Njoroge, has always been: How does this thing work? Jane founded her company, Capital Alliance Insurance Agency, when she was only 23. Yet she still has the insatiable thirst of…
Victoria Musyoki is the founder and CEO of Kiddie World, an adventurous company that targets children and young adults. Secret to my business success: We take care of our customers and our employees and they take care of making profits. We…
Lewis Momanyi is the founder of Leminet Consulting Group, a management consulting company offering business advisory services. We started this business 5 years ago. We started by offering consultancy services on business set up in Kenya to…
Weight loss is a fine goal, but achieving the desired kilos is not an easy task. While many people spend time in the gym trying to shed off the extra kilos, experts say losing weight is not only about workouts and exercises but also about…
Know your risk of clotting: If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, it is common to feel anxious or scared. Tomophobia, the fear of medical procedures, is reported to be experienced by up to 92% of the world’s population, which is no…
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle and Diet: City life is fast becoming one of the fast-paced movements weaving through the towering office buildings. Millions exchange greetings and culture, opening them to new seas of opportunities. But…
Diarrhea is common in newborn calves, and clinical presentation can range from mild diarrhea without systemic disease to profuse, acute diarrhea associated with rapid dehydration, severe disturbance of acid-base and electrolyte balance,…
Walking into Juliana Langat’s chicken farm in Njerian village, Bomet County, one cannot stop to marvel at her numerous chickens. In one of the pens, the chickens squawk loudly as they seek our attention. Juliana is holding a yellow bucket…
The comprehension of business vehicle insurance is indispensable for any organization that employs vehicles as part of its operations. The presence of insurance acts as a safeguard, shielding businesses from potential financial setbacks…
For a fact, a sizeable portion of Kenyan citizens have faced unemployment in recent months as the nation grapples with tough economic conditions and high costs of living. While others continue to look for jobs, some Kenyans have opted for…
Kunde There are people who make very good money from farming. There are also people who make losses in farming. One Kenyan has shared how he quit farming on social media. The Kenyan, Willy Kavuu, narrated how his bid to make some extra…
Pain is a common phenomenon that is experienced by almost everyone. It is estimated that about 20% or more of the population may suffer from chronic pain and the prevalence can go up depending on different circumstances. Although pain acts…
James Ndung’u, a dairy farmer and the founder of Pokea Dairy Farm in Njoro Nakuru County, now says the secret to reaping big in dairy farming is by rearing the right breed. Ndung’u is not only a breeder but also a leading milk producer in…
Beatrice Kirui’s farm in Kiamunyi, Nakuru, hosts 3,000 chickens, 30 rabbits, three cows and two goats. To begin with, the chicken pen built from iron sheets and wood is one-storey, with each unit holding 1,500 chickens. From this simple…
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has revealed an alarming trend in Kenya’s population workforce. New graduates are entering the job market yearly, only to find a congested labour force that’s not willing to absorb them.…
Peter Mwangi, a resident of Naromoru in Nyeri County, is a proud farmer after having ventured into the cheapest-to-manage yet profitable flower business. The Egerton University agriculture graduate grows Ammi variety of flowers on a half…
Evelyn Shuku worked as the operations manager at Hemingways Nairobi, a luxury five star boutique hotel. Biggest money mistake: Sometime back, I trusted a salesman on an education insurance product that I took for my children. Although I…
1. Have an infinite mindset Build a business with an infinite mindset rather than a short-term outlook. Businesses with an infinite mindset exchange short-term goals for those of achieving a lasting, positive impact on the world. In the…
Purity Kagwiria is the Executive Director at Akili Dada, a leadership incubation organization for women and girls in Africa. My money mistakes: I have made several money mistakes, especially when I started earning. I didn’t start to save…
By Dong Won Lee Blood is a precious resource and a life-saving input in medical emergencies. But since there is no synthetic substitute, human blood is a scarce commodity. There is a high demand for safe, compatible blood in many countries…
A tree native to the African continent and Indian subcontinent as well, has been revered for centuries for its multifaceted medicinal properties. Such as to treat Acne (antifungal and antibacterial acne), Dental health and Hair health.…
