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Cost breakdown of building a 3-bedroom house using precast panels
Bizna KenyaReal Estate

Cost breakdown of building a 3-bedroom house using precast panels

Unlike in the past when high construction cost barred some people from constructing decent houses, the changing technology has made it possible for people with low budgets to construct decent houses. However, it is important to note that…

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Public Likes, Anita Promotion: How to identify online scams in Kenya
Bizna KenyaNews

Public Likes, Anita Promotion: How to identify online scams in Kenya

Have you ever heard of Public Likes—the infamous pyramid scheme that swept through Kenya between 2017 and 2018? Maybe you even invested and saw some returns, or perhaps you were among those who lost everything like this writer. If that one…

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NCBA hosts exclusive dinner in Nandi to empower women entrepreneurs
Bizna KenyaNews

NCBA hosts exclusive dinner in Nandi to empower women entrepreneurs

Last evening, NCBA hosted an exclusive dinner at Allen Hotel, Kapsabet, Nandi County, to reaffirm its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Nandi County’s economy is largely driven by…

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How Kenyans are using online marketplaces to save on cars
Bizna KenyaNews

How Kenyans are using online marketplaces to save on cars

Buying a car in Kenya has always been a big deal. Whether it’s a first-time buyer looking for a reliable Uba to hustle with or a family upgrading to a family car, affordability and convenience are top priorities. In the past, this meant…

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Thousands of shillings truck drivers in Canada, US earn per hour
Bizna KenyaNews

Thousands of shillings truck drivers in Canada, US earn per hour

Canada remains one of the top destinations for Kenyan job seekers and the sixth-largest source of remittances to Kenya. The country’s booming economy and industries are welcoming skilled workers from Kenya to serve in various sectors,…

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Little-known businessman who founded Basco Paints with Sh6,500 loan
Bizna KenyaNews

Little-known businessman who founded Basco Paints with Sh6,500 loan

The paint industry has been one of the booming sectors in Kenya over the past years thanks to the increasing construction activities. The sector is dominated by a few key players among them Basco Paints, renowned manufacturer of the…

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Abbey Glory: How I started Abbey Lace Wig business with Sh500
Bizna KenyaBusiness

Abbey Glory: How I started Abbey Lace Wig business with Sh500

Abbey Lace Wig is one of the popular wig suppliers in the country, and it is known for quality human hair wigs. Whether you are looking for lace, closure wigs, lace-front wigs, or full-lace wigs, Abbey Lace Wig has them all. While the…

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Equity Bank: Driving business excellence and global thought leadership
Bizna KenyaFinance

Equity Bank: Driving business excellence and global thought leadership

Recovery and Resilience Plan, Equity is making a significant impact across Africa, complemented by numerous trade missions throughout East and Central Africa. The MBA students from Columbia Business School come from diverse study areas…

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List of Money Market Funds in Kenya, the cash they hold, and market share
Bizna KenyaSAVINGS & INVESTMENT

List of Money Market Funds in Kenya, the cash they hold, and market share

In Kenya today, every other financial institution is launching a Money Market Fund (MMF) and inviting Kenyans to invest with them. One of the famous entrants into this field is Zidii, which is heavily associated with Kenya’s leading telco,…

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Billions top Kenyan banks made in 2024
Bizna KenyaNews

Billions top Kenyan banks made in 2024

Several banks in Kenya have so far released their 2024 financial results highlighting their performance for the full year. Below are the profits and dividends announced by some of Kenya’s top banks. KCB KCB Group reported a Sh61.8 billion…

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NCBA Group unveils NCBA-IG: A new era for its insurance business
Bizna KenyaNews

NCBA Group unveils NCBA-IG: A new era for its insurance business

NCBA Group PLC (“NCBA”) is proud to unveil the new brand identity for its insurance business following full acquisition of AIG Kenya in July 2024. The insurance subsidiary, now associated with its new business identity name NCBA Insurance…

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Murang’a farmer earning big from Tamarillo farming
Bizna KenyaAgriculture

Murang’a farmer earning big from Tamarillo farming

Fredrick Muya Kariuki’s journey in farming started in 2003 in Kamune, Mathioya constituency in Murang’a County. The farmer has over the years been specializing in organic farming of horticultural crops including Hass avocados, coriander…

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NTSA suspends Super Metro’s operating license
Bizna KenyaNews

NTSA suspends Super Metro’s operating license

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the suspension of the operating license for popular bus company Super Metro Limited. In a notice on Thursday, March 20, NTSA, said the suspension aims to ensure the company…

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Most powerful special units within Kenya Police Service
Bizna KenyaNews

Most powerful special units within Kenya Police Service

The Kenya National Police Service comprises various units including the General Service Unit (GSU), Administration Police (AP), and Kenya Police. The GSU Reece Squad and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are Kenya’s most powerful units,…

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Absa Bank Kenya full year net profit rises 27.5pc to Sh20.9 billion
Bizna KenyaNews

Absa Bank Kenya full year net profit rises 27.5pc to Sh20.9 billion

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a net profit of Sh20.9 billion for the full year 2024. This was an increase of 27.5 percent from the Sh16.4 billion net profit the lender had realized in the same period the previous 2023 financial year.…

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