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How customer pre-orders helped me build a thriving hardware business
Bizna KenyaNews

How customer pre-orders helped me build a thriving hardware business

We’ve heard so many tales of people venturing into farming or any other form of entrepreneurship simply because they grew up relying on the venture as their economic mainstay. This is a testament that a person’s background greatly…

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M-PESA: How 58% free transactions have propelled growth
Bizna KenyaFinance

M-PESA: How 58% free transactions have propelled growth

Beyond the remarkable growth in transaction volumes and value, one of M-PESA’s most momentous milestones in the last financial year was the continued growth of small-value transactions, known at Safaricom as M-PESA Kadogo. Zero-rated…

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German Embassy extends IPS scholarship deadline for Kenyan applicants
Bizna KenyaEducation

German Embassy extends IPS scholarship deadline for Kenyan applicants

The German Embassy has extended the deadline for Kenyan applicants seeking to join the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Africa Programme, giving prospective candidates more time to submit their applications. In a statement…

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CBK invites Kenyans to invest in Sh50 billion Treasury bond offer
Bizna KenyaSAVINGS & INVESTMENT

CBK invites Kenyans to invest in Sh50 billion Treasury bond offer

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited investors to participate in a reopened Treasury bond auction targeting Sh50 billion, as the government seeks to raise funds to support its budget. In a prospectus issued on Wednesday, May 12, the…

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Ruto govt goes after M-Pesa money transfers in Finance Bill 2026
Bizna KenyaNews

Ruto govt goes after M-Pesa money transfers in Finance Bill 2026

The government of President William Ruto is planning to slap heavy taxes on M-Pesa money transfers. This follows a taxation proposal that is contained in the Finance Bill 2026. In the proposal, President Ruto’s government through the…

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Kenchic accelerates Mtaani Butchery expansion across Kenya
Bizna KenyaAgriculture

Kenchic accelerates Mtaani Butchery expansion across Kenya

Kenchic PLC has opened a new Kenchic Mtaani Butchery in Imaara Daima, the latest addition to a rapidly growing network of neighbourhood outlets being rolled out across the country. The expansion signals a deliberate push by Kenchic to…

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Why experience-led living is redefining real estate in Kenya
Bizna KenyaReal Estate

Why experience-led living is redefining real estate in Kenya

Kenya’s real estate sector is not just evolving, it is being fundamentally reshaped. For years, the industry has approached the convergence of real estate and hospitality as a matter of adding amenities: a service hub, a gym, maybe a…

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State ignores World Bank, ends Kenya Power monopoly
Bizna KenyaNews

State ignores World Bank, ends Kenya Power monopoly

The long-standing Kenya Power monopoly in the energy sector is coming to an end. This is after the government published the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations of 2026 which will allow power producers to…

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Inside Kenya’s rare fruit boom: What farmers are growing
Bizna KenyaAgriculture

Inside Kenya’s rare fruit boom: What farmers are growing

With the high competition in the agriculture sector, some farmers are slowly adopting rare fruits and are now experiencing a new wave of prosperity in fruit farming. This is owing to the high demand these fruits have generated both locally…

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Pixie farming in Kenya: How much can you really make?
Bizna KenyaAgriculture

Pixie farming in Kenya: How much can you really make?

Pixie oranges continue to become very popular among Kenyan consumers owing to their higher sugar content than the ordinary large oranges. The fruits are also juicier, and their orange flavor is very sharp. Being a variety of citrus fruits,…

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KMTC reopens portal for students who missed March intake
Bizna KenyaEducation

KMTC reopens portal for students who missed March intake

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has opened a deferment window for students who secured admission for the March 2026 intake but were unable to report. In a notice on Tuesday, May 12, KMTC invited the students to apply for…

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NCBA group: Go getter internship program 2026
Bizna KenyaNews

NCBA group: Go getter internship program 2026

NCBA Group has launched the 2026 cohort of its Go Getter Internship Program, selecting 50 graduates drawn across 16 Kenyan universities. Structured as an eleven-month immersive experience, the Program allows participants to rotate across…

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