Kenyan business and entrepreneurship publication covering SMEs, personal finance, companies, careers and investment.
In dairy farming, the type of breed a farmer chooses to keep matters a lot as it determines the amount of milk produced as well as the revenue generated. In Kenya, there are different dairy breeds to choose from, including Ayrshire,…
The Kitchen Utensil and Equipment Business can be very profitable if well done. The demand for kitchen equipment in homes and hotels will always be there. One beautiful thing about the business is that it’s not saturated compared to other…
The Government has announced a 50 per cent reduction in the price of certified maize seed and a further cut in the cost of subsidised fertiliser as it moves to cushion farmers from drought-related losses and sustain food production.…
A fresh world is exciting and a little paralysing. Where do you even start? Everyone hits that blank-canvas freeze sometimes, staring at grass with no idea where to begin. What you need is a spark. That is what this list is for. Quick…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has introduced a training loan of up to Sh500,000 to help civil servants pursue further academic and professional qualifications. In a statement on Monday, August 24, 2026, HELB said the facility…
Saving is one of the simplest ways to turn financial aspirations into achievable goals. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, preparing for school fees, planning a major purchase, or simply creating a financial cushion, setting money…
The evolving banking landscape is making it easier for businesses to access credit, with mobile technology increasingly removing the need for entrepreneurs to visit bank halls every time they require working capital. Through mobile banking…
Jambojet, East Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced its return to the Nairobi–Entebbe route, with flights scheduled to resume on 1 October 2026. The return to Uganda marks a significant milestone in Jambojet’s regional growth…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a minimum monthly income requirement for foreigners seeking to live in the country while continuing to work remotely for employers or organisations based outside the UAE. The requirement…
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ordered to pay a former student Sh3 million after the High Court found that it violated her constitutional rights by removing her name from the graduation list on the graduation day. Justice…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has appealed to patients seeking non-emergency medical services to consider alternative health facilities as the national referral hospital grapples with rising patient numbers and congestion. In a…
KCB Group shares have inched closer to a historic high of Sh100 apiece at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This follows the release of the banking group’s half year financial results and the declaration of a bumper interim dividend.…
Nairobi, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), has successfully performed the region’s first robotic gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major milestone in the advancement of surgical care. The…
Twenty entrepreneurs from twelve African countries will be giving pitches in Nairobi from August 21 to 22 in order to qualify for the grand finale of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) — although this year’s judges are indicating a change in…
The Karen Hospital is one of the most popular medical facilities in Kenya, better known as a major regional hub for cardiac care, cardiovascular treatment, and specialized medical training. The 120-bed facility located in the leafy Karen…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has reaffirmed that the 2026 school calendar remains unchanged, with all basic education institutions set to reopen for the third term on August 24. Ogamba issued the clarification following…
Endometriosis has increasingly made headlines in recent years as women speak more openly about a condition that has for decades been misunderstood, underdiagnosed and, in many cases, dismissed as ordinary menstrual pain. In Kenya, the…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 32 percent increase in net profit to Sh45.5 billion from Sh34.6 billion in the first half of the current financial year. This Equity Group net profit came in as a reflection of improved balance…
Try dropping a $20 million order into a public order book and watch what happens to the price before you’re even halfway filled. That’s the problem institutional desks live with every single day — thin visible depth, predatory algorithms…
Choosing a real estate agent is not simply about finding someone who can advertise a property, arrange viewings or introduce buyers and tenants. In Kenya, estate agency is a regulated profession, and an agent handling your property has…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Car & General (Trading) Limited, the authorised distributor of Kubota tractors in Kenya, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand access to agricultural machinery through tailored asset…
NAIROBI, KENYA, 19 August 2026: Proto Energy and Equity Bank have partnered to expand access to financing for customers seeking to adopt LPG solutions, with the partnership introducing two targeted financing products: an Autogas Conversion…
The National Treasury has moved to stop the planned auction of land owned by South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (Sony Sugar) over an outstanding Sh862.3 million debt owed to Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The intervention follows a 40-day…
Absa Bank Kenya Plc has reported a profit after tax of Sh10.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as the lender continued to grow its customer assets and deposits despite a challenging operating environment. Customer assets…
