The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) and Family Bank are mobilizing KES. 14.7 billion Euros, 100 million, in financing for businesses, with a focus on women-owned/led enterprises and …
In the world of advertising and marketing, the evolution toward more sophisticated and personal engagements with consumers has necessitated a shift in focus from mere campaign impact metrics to the …
In a groundbreaking effort to equip displaced youth with the skills and opportunities needed for dignified careers, BrighterMonday Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Amahoro Coalition, hosted its …
100 drivers on Bolt benefited from financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting the financial stability and independence of the drivers. This is part of a …
Endeavor Kenya, in collaboration with its global research arm, Endeavor Insight, has initiated a comprehensive study aimed at dissecting the dynamics of high-growth entrepreneurship within the country. Employing network mapping …
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), has been awarded the Commander of the National Order of Merit by the …
Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi has received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR Visionary Award for his bold leadership and pioneering efforts in financial inclusion for …
Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with American Express (AmEx) and Majid Al Futtaim’s Carrefour Kenya. This collaboration aims to provide secure, world-class payment solutions and advance financial inclusion within the …
When Kevin got his first paycheck working as a junior analyst at an uptown firm in Westlands, he felt unstoppable. Fresh out of campus, armed with a gleaming new ID …
Financial Literacy Month, marked every April, serves as a timely reminder of the importance of informed financial decision-making. But beyond the calendar, financial literacy is a continuous journey that must …
Kenya’s commercial laundry industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by rapid urbanization and an increasing demand for professional laundry services and related equipment. This sector is now considered one of …
I am an entrepreneur. In a Kenyan context, this means I run a “small business.” In a country where more than 400,000 small businesses are dying annually, running and sustaining …
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. What many don’t know is that, this institution has free courses where anyone can undertake without paying anything. …
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), established in 1973, has been instrumental in shaping Kenya’s energy infrastructure and bolstering the East African petroleum supply chain. As a state corporation under the …
Tim-Sky Media Services has mastered the art of turning ideas into headlines, breathing life through words into brands, products, and services, for 14 remarkable years. What started as a bold …
There’s a fresh new vibe in town, for the normal traditional newspaper readers, and it’s draped in Daily Nation Blue. The Daily Nation has unveiled a revamped digital experience that …
The Easter season comes with a sense of joy. Families reconnect, travel picks up, and for many, it is a moment to pause and celebrate. But as the holiday glow …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived Kshs. 158 billion in penalties, fines, and interest under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme, which was launched on 27th December 2024. This has …
Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are walking a tightrope, squeezed by global tariff wars, rising local taxes, and limited access to affordable credit, forcing a fresh call for resilience, …
MyCredit, a digital credit provider, has secured Kshs. 1.4 billion in funding through strategic partnerships with global impact leaders Oikocredit and BlueOrchard financing for private schools in Kenya. The funding …
Prudential Assurance has announced plans to recruit and train more than 5,000 sales agents across Kenya over the next five years, boosting its agent network from the current 1,000 to 5,000. This …
Notwithstanding recent market volatility, institutional investors have been positive on Africa. Speaking at The Network Forum’s (TNF) Africa Meeting, Hari Chaitanya, Head of Investor Services, Africa at Standard Bank Corporate and …
Gen Z, the generation born between 1997-2012, have emerged as the biggest spenders in Kenya according to the latest World Data Lab (WDL) research. Over 17 million Gen Z consumers …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC is increasing its lending limit under an ongoing KES500 million financing agreement with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and John Deere, a U.S. agricultural machinery manufacturer signed …
BNI Kenya, part of the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI, will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined by renowned international coach, consultant, and trainer Phil Berg, under …
Ajua, Africa’s leading customer experience (CX) intelligence platform, today announced the appointment of Claire Munene as its new Chief Experience Officer (CXO). A trailblazer in CX innovation, Claire rejoins Ajua from Telkom Kenya, …
KICTANet is implementing the SDC project in Busia and Mandera Counties, with support from the UK Government. The move is aimed at bringing the marginalized communities in these counties into …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to foster voluntary compliance among landlords and property owners. The system built on KRA’s Enterprise Integration Platform …
100 dependents, aged 18-25, of Kenya Navy servicemen and women have graduated with plumbing and electrical skills from the 3rd cohort of the partnership between The Family Group Foundation and …
The Kenyan financial sector is progressively adopting Islamic banking by integrating new Islamic finance products, including loan facilities, insurance, mortgages, real estate trusts, and derivatives that adhere to “Ahkamu Shariah” …
A bold new education initiative is bringing hope to children in Kenya. Nairobi’s informal settlements are home to thousands of children who attend smaller private schools, often the only educational …
DigiTax, a startup making tax compliance easier for Kenyan corporates, has won 10,000 US Dollars in cash at The Next Stage to use for business growth and expansion, $50,000 USD …
Family Bank has been in business for the last 40 years, serving millions of customers especially small and micro-businesses (SMEs). Today Family Bank is one of the largest banks by …
Britam’s BetaLab has relocated to Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC), a service-focused Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nairobi. The move, which comes one year after BetaLab’s official …
Kenyan economy has been described using many terms and phrases. Some call it a kadogo economy. Some call it Jua Kali. Some came up with Lipa Pole Pole. While some …
Kenya’s largest digital lender, Tala, has been named the Best Digital Lender in Risk Management by Think Business in this year’s Digital Lenders Awards for 2025. Tala emerged on top …
There are at least 16.7 million small businesses in Kenya. The numbers might be higher, given that the majority of those in the informal sector are unregistered. The available numbers …
Kenya is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, driven by a youthful population, increasing urbanization, and ongoing infrastructural development. With a stable macroeconomic environment and a strategic location as East Africa’s …
Getting a business loan is hard. But in the 80s, it was not hard; it was a nightmare at best and impossible at worst, with the latter being more likely. …
The Family Group Foundation has been recognized among the Best Corporate Foundations at the 7th Annual National Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition (DIAR Awards) for its unwavering commitment to …
LemFi is a London-based financial technology platform that is transforming how immigrants in the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe access financial services. LemFi has announced the launch of its …
Stanbic Bank Kenya has been named the ‘Best Pan-African Bank for SMEs’ at the EMEA Finance African Banking Awards 2024. Stanbic Bank Kenya’s commitment to SME growth extends beyond financial …
Kenya has emerged as a top beneficiary, ranking second across the African continent, with 235 entrepreneurs selected in the 2025 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship 2025 cohort. Each of them will receive …
More than 100 tea industry students and professionals have been equipped to handle troublesome tea pests following a two-week course by The Lipton Tea Innovation & Technology Academy. The Integrated …
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70 percent of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. Such a high number of young people is an opportunity for …
Little has officially launched MySalary, an innovative on-demand salary access platform designed to revolutionize how employees across Africa access their earned wages. By breaking away from traditional monthly pay cycles, MySalary empowers employees with …
A Kenyan entrepreneur has introduced a game-changing solution designed to bridge the gap between service providers and customers through the launch of a dual app called DigiVend. DigiVend is a revolutionary …
Absa Bank Kenya has flagged off a delegation of Business Club members to the United States of America for a sequence of business engagements aimed at aiding them tap into …
Avenews, a fintech revolutionizing agricultural financing, has announced a significant financing amount of 2.5 Billion Shillings for lending to agri-SMEs in Kenya. Since its establishment in 2017, Avenews has been …
The UK-Kenya Tech Hub, in partnership with ViKtoria Ventures and the African Angel Academy (AAA), today launched the Angel Leads Program, an initiative designed to cultivate Kenya’s next generation of …
Meru County has become the latest beneficiary of 20X Entrepreneur’s transformative initiative, ‘Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities,’ aimed at addressing the region’s high unemployment rate. The program, which focuses on training …
Business ownership increased by 7 percentage points (pp) in 2025, while full-time employment — as the main source of income — declined by 5 pp year-on-year. According to Tala’s MoneyMarch …
Kenyans are spending more on education, electricity, and groceries according to a new survey by Kenya’s leading digital lender, Tala. The detailed survey shows how Kenyan households have been utilizing …
Absa Bank Kenya gathered women in business and colleagues to celebrate the progress the bank has made in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Over the years, the …
In the world of business, few stories capture the spirit of reinvention, resilience, and bold ambition quite like that of John Mwaura, the CEO of Finsco Africa. From humble beginnings …
Farming in Kenya is often regarded as one of the easiest ways to make money. But not just any money—serious, life-changing wealth. Yet, despite the immense potential that agriculture holds, …
The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new podcast that seeks to challenge, motivate, and inspire the next generation to lead with purpose and to act with courage. Transcending Boundaries – …
Spiro Kenya has partnered with Revitalize Homes and Gardens for their GATHER and GROW initiative to combine Spiro’s commitment to sustainable mobility with community-led economic development by supporting women riders …
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young professionals by inducting 21 Kenyan graduates into its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP). The young graduates have …
Mary Mulili was appointed the CEO of UBA Kenya, becoming the first woman to head the bank in Kenya in its more than 11 years of existence in the Kenyan …
With the current economy, everyone in business is praying to have a client who will keep them afloat. With many companies cutting down marketing budgets, hiring, and making new investments, …
Co-working spaces are becoming a powerful catalyst for startups in Kenya, especially in cities like Mombasa, where the concept is still relatively new. These flexible, cost-effective environments are transforming the …
Since its inception, the BlueBiz Program has been a catalyst for economic transformation along Kenya’s coastal region by integrating young people into the blue economy, hence supporting sustainable business ventures, …
Diversified financial services firm Britam has officially launched its microinsurance subsidiary following its licensing by Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), making it one of the first fully licensed microinsurance providers in …
Tatu City, Kenya’s leading Special Economic Zone, launched The Link Warehousing & Logistics Park and broke ground for its highly anticipated second phase. With an investment of KES 2.5 billion, …
Kenya’s economy is heavily reliant on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which serve as the backbone of economic activity. These businesses, often started and run by ambitious entrepreneurs, contribute significantly …
There is an unwritten rule among entrepreneurs that “a boss should never be broke.” This doesn’t mean that a boss should always have money. Everyone becomes broke at some point. …
Kenya is currently experiencing a significant shortage of onions, a staple ingredient in many households and restaurants across the country. This has led to a heavy reliance on imports from …
Kenyans who did their Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) are scrambling for four courses in Kenya, leaving others with no interest. This has left experts worried about the future …
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has upgraded eTIMS eliminating the requirement for eTIMS approval of taxpayer applications by KRA while onboarding. This means that taxpayers can now apply for any of …
Motivational speakers often proclaim that everyone is granted the same 24 hours each day, urging us to eschew excuses and emulate the industriousness of others to achieve success. This perspective …
For the longest time, if you accidentally purchased airtime via M-Pesa, that was the end of the road. No matter how much you had bought, whether it was a small …
UBA Kenya has taken a bold step to ease the financial burden on borrowers. The bank has reduced its base lending rate from 16.22% to 14.79%, a move that underscores …
Spiro Kenya, the country’s largest manufacturer of electric motorbikes, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans that will see its footprint extend to every region in the country by the end of …
The Executive Director and CEO of UBA Africa Abiola Bawuah, who is on an official visit to Kenya has promised to continue empowering Kenyan SMEs through their subsidiary, UBA Kenya …
Being jobless is not a crime. It becomes a crime if you condemn yourself to it. If you give up and resign to the fact that you were never meant …
Nestled along the Kenyan coastline is Kilifi County, a vibrant and thriving ecotourism hub that is seamlessly blending environmental conservation with community-driven entrepreneurship. According to the Kenya National Bureau of …
Havas Africa has officially launched Havas Play, Havas’ global network with expertise across sponsorships, partnerships, experiential, social, influencers, and branded content. This latest launch expands the footprint of the global …
Your employees are not loyal to your business because you are a good boss or because you have a good business. They are loyal to you because they want to …
I love money. Nobody hates money. Some religiously notorious people will tell you that money is the root of all evil. But they will still wake up daily to search …
Konza Technopolis has broken ground for the construction of the first Center of Excellence Digital Innovation Hub at Riruta, Dagoretti South. The construction of the Jitume Hub heralds the planned …
Young entrepreneurs in Nyeri have been called upon to take advantage of locally available opportunities, grow their skills, and earn a living. This was the main message that dominated the …
“Do not be a one-man show in your business. Get someone to help you out. Someone who can get the business going when you are unavailable. You cannot do everything …
Standard Chartered, in partnership with Women Win and Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP), proudly celebrated the remarkable success of the Goal Programme, under the Futuremakers by Standard Chartered initiative. After a …
Tony O. Elumelu, the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has secured a $6 million partnership with the UAE …
Absa Bank Kenya has marked a significant milestone for its business customers by flagging off a delegation of Absa Business Club members heading to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements …
A new report by Old Mutual reveals that 70% of Kenyans saw a decline in their incomes in 2024, with nearly half (47%) of the country’s working population reporting significant …
KICTANet, in partnership with the UK Government, has been at the forefront of pushing for digital access programs among Kenyan communities, especially those that have long been left out of …
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address some of the continent’s …
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recently extended the tax amnesty program which I think is more generous than my grandmother during the holidays. My grandmother was always the best in …
Customer feedback has and will always be a far more than a post-transaction formality—it is a strategic asset that, when harnessed effectively, drives innovation, deepens customer loyalty, and secures competitive …
20X Entrepreneur made a significant impact in Homa Bay County through its transformative Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities initiative, a program aimed at empowering local artisans, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in Kenya’s …
Some people call you with “private numbers.” Very annoying. This is very common among a section of Kenyans, especially those who run scam operations. Private numbers mean the caller has …
I am sure when you google the above headline, you will get so many prompts and suggestions on investment opportunities in Bungoma County. Well, everyone is trying to have search …
Twice I have changed where I wash my car. Just last week, I had to run away from my best restaurant and bar. Why? I can no longer sustain the …
A recent study by McKinsey revealed that 66% of all customers actively consider sustainability when making a purchase, a figure that rises to 75% among millennials. This data showcases a profound shift …
Genghis Capital has assured Kenyan investors with cash into the Mali Market Fund that their investments are safe, secured, and well-taken care of to make sure that they continue earning …
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands) B.V., a company of Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) group, a leading global provider of technology consulting …
There are so many harrowing stories and screams of Kenyans being conned of their hard-earned money by Kenyan car dealers who promise state-of-the-art service and timely delivery of units, only …
Recent data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya reveals a significant shift in investment preferences, with a notable increase in the number of Kenyans investing in Unit Trusts. …
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