Kenyan business and entrepreneurship publication covering SMEs, personal finance, companies, careers and investment.
NCBA has today launched the second cohort of 42 women agri-preneurs under the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Acceleration programme in partnership with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Unga Group Plc. The initiative…
In today’s fast-paced economy, access to quick and reliable credit is increasingly becoming a financial tool that helps households and businesses manage unexpected expenses, smooth out cash flow challenges, and maintain stability. One of…
For many people, the idea of investing is appealing but the process of getting started has often felt like an obstacle course. Traditionally, opening an investment account could take days or even weeks, involving lengthy paperwork,…
Insurance penetration in Kenya remains significantly low, with affordability cited as one of the biggest barriers preventing millions of citizens from accessing meaningful protection. For many households, the cost of monthly premiums…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the greatest innovations of our time. Its uptake remains high, with ChatGPT gaining over 100 million signups within its first year. Like any disruptive idea, AI is a double-edged sword, making some…
Many entrepreneurs start with passion and a promising idea. However, many founders move directly into production or selling without a clear understanding of why customers would choose their product or how the business will consistently…
In one of our previous company-wide meetings, we discussed opportunity cost and why entrepreneurs should never be surprised by the results of their business pursuits. This observation sparked an important realisation: your organisational…
Just as human beings with a fractured backbone cannot operate at their optimal level, businesses with fractured operations face similar challenges. Operations serve as the driving force behind a successful business. Weak operations strain…
Picture this: a manufacturing business celebrating landing its largest contract yet to supply a supermarket chain; a few months later, it enters voluntary administration or lays off employees. For many other businesses, they often look…
When was the last time you tried a new restaurant, mechanic, or hair salon because a friend recommended it? Chances are, it wasn’t a flashy TV advert or a random Instagram post that convinced you; it was someone you trust saying, “You…
Nairobi never sleeps. On any given weekend, there’s a rooftop brunch filling up in Westlands, a live music night going down in Kilimani, an art pop-up drawing crowds in Karen, and a comedy show selling out in the CBD. The city’s social…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various fields. In a notice dated May 5, the commission invited qualified candidates to submit applications to fill 764 vacant…
The Kiambu County government has announced 60 job vacancies for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Teachers. In a notice, the Kiambu County Public Service Board invited qualified candidates to submit applications. “Section 59…
Equity Bank’s Equiloan is increasingly becoming a practical financing solution for formally employed Kenyans seeking medium- to long-term credit. Designed specifically for customers whose employers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
In an era where financial security is increasingly shaped by deliberate planning and disciplined saving, more Kenyans are turning to structured investment solutions that offer both stability and long-term growth. Among the options steadily…
Some players finish games. Kevin Wangaya starts them. Time and again in April, the Nairobi United forward needed only a moment to tilt matches in his team’s favour, striking first and forcing opponents to chase. That instinct to land the…
Till numbers have steadily become a backbone of modern business operations in Kenya, especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that rely on fast, secure and traceable payments. From retail shops and salons to hardware stores,…
Telecommunications firm Safaricom has become the first company in East and Central Africa to clock Sh95 billion in net profit in a single year. This is after the company made a record-breaking Sh95.6 billion net profit attributable to…
Safaricom NSE (SCOM) has today announced strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, marked by robust revenue growth, and dividend payout to shareholders. Group Net Income rose to KES 100 billion, driven by continued…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s brother Muhoho Kenyatta holds a stake in the NCBA Group that is worth an estimated Sh20 billion. This has been made public through a circular to shareholders that was released by the bank on May 4, 2026.…
The controversy that has dogged the housing tax since its unpopular inception is not ending anytime soon. It has now emerged that for every Sh100 that a Kenyan pays in housing tax, Sh30 goes to the pockets of contractors who have been…
Kyalo Mutua Named CEO of the Year at Jamhuri Kenya Leadership Awards Distinguished Kenyan agribusiness entrepreneur and Savannah Honey CEO Kyalo Mutua has been named CEO of the Year in the Agricultural Innovation and Governance category…
Mobile trading has changed how many Kenyans approach the currency market. From Nairobi to Kisumu, traders now monitor charts, place orders, and react to global news directly from their phones. That convenience is powerful, but it also…
Global payments giant Visa has unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence-powered dispute resolution services aimed at reducing fraud-related losses, cutting operational costs, and improving customer experience for banks, merchants,…
