You have been with company for years. Yes. You are the main person. You have grown it from scratches. The company cannot do without you. You are the company and …
Prudential Plc through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, has partnered with the popular Akili Kids children’s television channel, to impart financial skills to over six million children in Kenya …
Jane has been running a salon and a small boutique business for the past 3 years offering an array of services and products at Naivas, Outering Road, next to Allsopps. …
Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs under the bank’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) Initiative. Through its African Transformation Office (ATO), …
I have not lived that long, but I have lived long enough to see businesses rise and fall. It hurts when a business you have invested in that hard falls. …
I have an account with UBA Kenya, one of the few lenders in Kenya that really values micro and small medium enterprises (MSMEs). I have a business account with them …
Influencing: No school will teach one about being an influencer but is a career that is creating so many jobs around the country. Youngsters and old alike are making millions …
Bank of Kigali Plc has launched the first of its kind SME Centre in Rwanda’s banking industry targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in need of growth and capital expansion. The …
They say education is the key. In Kenya, despite it being the key, it is expensive and out of touch for millions of Kenyans. But did you know that there …
In honor of International Literacy Day, Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem, and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of the Blockchain for Women Bootcamp …
Everyone would love to invest in something. Everyone would love to make money. But what happens when the same money you invest in something is the same money you get …
LEAP Africa, one of Africa’s foremost youth-focused leadership development organizations, and Dow are pleased to announce the third edition of its Pan- African ‘Youth Day of Service (YDoS)’ campaign, a …
The agricultural sector across sub-Saharan Africa is critical to local and regional economies as a developmental base for food security and employment. Within it, there remains an invisible force driving …
Steve Jobs said, “It makes no sense to hire smart people then tell them what to do. We hire smart people for them to tell us what to do.” A …
Adolescents must manage major physiological, psychological, education, and social role transitions concurrently. As adolescence progresses, teenagers begin to address the roles of impending adulthood and learn new skills and ways …
By Elizabeth Wasunna Last month, the world celebrated the 5th anniversary of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day – MSME Day – with a focus on the need to raise …
There has been a gradual increase in the number of women seated at the table when comparing boardrooms from today with those from just before the century. Women have had …
In the ongoing efforts to increase financial inclusion in the country, Zamara Group CEO Sundeep Raichura has urged the sector players to take up the roles of financial inclusion, training, …
WorldRemit has released the results of a survey it conducted in July to understand the impact of the global rise in the cost of living on remittances sent back home …
There are things that we all love to have but sometimes financial constraints come our way. We end up giving up, sitting back, and watching others have them. With the …
The purpose of running a business is to make money. Right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t be in business. How would you make sure that your business gives you as much money …
It is hard to describe Damaris Mabeya. She is a lady on a mission and one with a will to always press on, from one obstacle to another no matter …
Always make those above you feel comfortably superior. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the …
Brands, companies, and nations had already started to communicate with audiences in new ways pre-pandemic, with a focus on engaging with customers and stakeholders on an emotional, rather than transactional, …
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has an amazing platform for Kenyan small businesses that sell their goods and services online. The platform is called Chapa Pay and it is one …
The world’s largest family-owned cruise liner, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises are recruiting Kenyan hospitality workers.
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has various products that are tailored toward supporting MSMEs in Kenya. With starts indicating that at least 450,000 MSMEs shut down annually in Kenya mostly …
Africa’s youth are less optimistic about the future of their countries than they were two years ago – and they are even more pessimistic if they live in Kenya, Rwanda, …
Your small and medium enterprise (SME) is like a boat. In this case, you must have your team trained and rowing in the same direction without having anyone trying to …
People do not care about you. They only care about what you have to offer. The earlier to realize this the better. You will feed people, and offer your body …
Strathmore Business School, in partnership with Xetova, a technology company with a key focus on helping organizations utilize their data more effectively, has trained more than 106 executives in an …
Most challenges that SMEs and MSMEs face in Kenya are often what I call “textbook challenges.” These are challenges that everyone seems to know and always mentions from time to …
The Kenyan economy thrives on the wheels of SMEs and MSMEs. This is the backbone of the economy. The sector employs 86 percent of the population and contributes about 45.5 …
Motivational speakers are always saying that we all have 24 hours. That we should not have excuses for not making it in life but should wake up like everybody else …
Running a business or providing a service is becoming a challenge by the day, not just in Kenya but around the world. With Covid-19 re-emerging, countries going into war, and …
For years, Kenya has remained one of the most technology-advanced countries in Africa, which has had many christen it the Silicon Savannah. In recent years, most of Kenya’s technological innovation …
Entrepreneurs eyeing the fast-growing on-demand laundry market can now access financing of up to 1.5 million shillings to set up their first laundromat. This follows a new partnership between Consumer …
Developing a savings culture is not as easy as many people think. It is a complicated process that often needs the will to go on no matter what happens. Savings …
We all have a definite number of hours in a day and so what we do with them determines, to a significant degree, what we end up becoming. A lot …
In as much as financial freedom means different things to different people, one thing is clear we all want to have the opportunity to live life on our terms. As …
“I reached a point where I felt I couldn’t take instructions anymore, I wanted to always do things my way, I needed that freedom to decide what must be done; …
Being poor in Kenya is equivalent to being a criminal. The poor are treated worse than animals. Whatever you do in this country, don’t be poor. Kenyan prisons are full …
Iconic fashionista and designer brand, Carole Kinoti Brands, has partnered with Strathmore University Business School to offer the Mavazi Executive Programme. The program will bring together the various stakeholders in …
Never should you ever walk around with cash when going to buy a car. If the car seller asks you the mode of payment, mention bank transfer and never cash.
Let those above you feel superior. In your desire to please or impress them, don’t go too far in displaying your talents or you might accomplish the opposite—inspire fear and …
By Joshua Oigara Creating an environment that will see the empowerment of women and youth in Kenya and across East Africa, is essential to move our economy from an agricultural …
They say that you should never quit your job without having a plan B. But what happens when you really must leave with or without a plan B? There are …
They say that time is like a dry leaf from a tree. Once it falls off, you cannot be able to take it back. The same applies to entrepreneurs. In …
By Joshua Oigara The COVID-19 pandemic has largely been framed as a public health crisis, over one and a half years since it hit Kenya. However, its economic impact has …
Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African start-ups and fast-track investment in Africa’s start-up ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft’s recently launched global Founders …
Less than a month in the skill-based competition dubbed Total Quartz Golden Spanner Competition, 24 mechanics were at Nairobi and Ngong Toyota service center for the 1st evaluation by the Toyota Academy …
It is not easy to start a business and sustain it in Kenya unless you have enough money to sustain yourself and your business until you are stable. This is …
The moment other people outside the company pick up the conversation and start to either talk about the brand or ask questions.
We grow by learning from others. You can never learn if you know everything. If you want to grow, accept to be teachable. Many human beings have failed to make …
The people you surround yourself with play a huge role in determining your financial success.
A “money date” is a day and time that you and your partner set a side, to sit and have a talk about money.
The Jumbo Junior Account is a transactional account designed for children below the age of 18 years for the safekeeping of money.
Life is all about choices. One chooses to be in debt and one can choose not to be in debt. Before committing to a debt, ask yourself these questions; do …
Running a business is not a walk in the park. It needs committment and the will to always move on no matter what.
The MSME Current Account comes with packages that suit your business needs. It outlines the solutions that all businesses need in their growth life-cycle.
Formal average annual wages per person paid by private manufacturers in Kenya also grew from 370,925 shillings in 2015 to 529,968 shillings in 2019.
60 of those in gigs said that fluctuation in income from week to week is a cause for frustration.
‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ ‘Save me today I will save you tomorrow.’ We’ve all at one point heard sayings of this nature highlighting the importance of saving …
Many think registering a company in Kenya is only for the rich. This is not the case.
Did you know that at least 1,000 SMEs close shop in Kenya daily? Did you know that 80 percent of SMEs who shut down do so in the first 6 …
The Covid-19 pandemic got so many people unaware. Businesses shut down and many people lost their jobs. But there are so many lessons that investors and entrepreneurs got from this …
Ten companies from across Africa are embarking on a scale-up project which offers a unique opportunity for mature, highly scaled digital ventures to further their expansion plans through an initiative …
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world in ways that altered behavior and one that will linger around for a long even after the pandemic subsides. The vaccines are being rolled …
When Covid-19 first hit Kenya, every sector felt the shock. It was an event in history that was not anticipated and many were caught unprepared. Most businesses in the country …
Saveer Singh Vohra, a Director at Kenya’s first indigenous hospitality group Sarova Hotels, has been named among the top 40 under 40 Men in Kenya by the Business Daily. The …
By Muthoni K Entrepreneurship is like a long and treacherous journey. There are ups and downs. Sometimes one wins, and sometimes one loses. The secret lies in always pushing, having …
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and @iBizAfrica Strathmore University partner for KQ’s Fahari Innovation Challenge to create opportunities for youth and use tech innovations to resolve specific problems that affect …
Kenya has amazing talents. Each day, both young and old Kenyans try to come up with something new and innovative to better their lives. Some have gone as far as …
The US$100,00 global competition, held in conjunction with the UN Food Systems Summit, showcases innovative solutions in improving access to healthy, sustainable food. Tuesday, July 27, ROME – Thirteen small- …
Kelvin Thairuhas been crowned the winner of the World Class Global Competition, Kenyan chapter. Mr. Thairu emerged victorious after flooring 20 other contestants. The winner will be among the 55 …
Gulf African Bank and Toyota Kenya have entered into a partnership that will enable the bank’s customers to purchase Hino trucks and buses, and Hilux single and double cab pick-ups …
The popularity of podcasts has been growing steadily in Africa for the past decade. CNN’s Inside Africa hears from people who are helping to shape discussions across the continent and are creating …
A Toyota smart car concept that ensures children go to school smart by plaiting, giving haircuts, and new school uniforms have seen fifteen-year-old Alex Mong’are from the Mukuru Art Collective …
Since the onset of COVID-19, existing inequalities have been further exacerbated, as already vulnerable and marginalized groups are faced with additional challenges and even further reductions in their access to …
BURN Manufacturing, the makers of Jikokoa are set to cut the price of their medium-sized Jikokoa by 1,200 shillings from March, making it one of the most affordable on the …
Family Bank has expanded its branch network to 92 across 37 counties with the opening of a new branch in Eastleigh, bringing its services closer to one of the country’s fastest-growing business …
Throughout 2020 and the myriad of challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting and working with young agribusiness entrepreneurs has been particularly pertinent. According to the Kenya Agribusiness Strategy …
Participants at the “Investment Opportunities in Africa and Understanding Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement” virtual symposium said that traditional bank products limit the potential for small businesses to reap the …
Family Bank is one of the Kenyan lenders that has redefined mobile banking in Kenya. At a time Kenyans are increasingly embracing the use of the cashless mode of transaction, …
Credit Bank has been named best Tier 3 Bank, 2020, according to a new customer survey. The Customer Satisfaction Survey, conducted by the Kenya Bankers Association during the pandemic, gauged …
Online logistics platform, Sendy, and Crediation, a fintech firm based in Nairobi have entered into a financing agreement that will enable riders on the platform to acquire Yamaha motorcycles from …
In 2014, BURN launched its full first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility in Kenya, where it still remains the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in Sub-Saharan Africa. The solar-powered facility currently has a …
Mental health is becoming a serious issue that Kenyans need to sit down and address. It is no longer business as usual given the way many youth and families are …
The capacity for innovation among Kenyans is at an all-time high. While there are many challenges facing innovators and creators, there are those who still rise above and find profitability …
A lot of young people choose careers in the aviation industry blindly and are mostly limited to Pilot or Cabin Crew. This happens a lot because of the little knowledge …
Entries for the 2021 Ashden Awards have opened – with international categories promoting innovation in energy access, natural climate solutions, and sustainable cooling for low-income neighborhoods. The prestigious annual awards highlight outstanding climate innovations, boosting bright ideas that can be …
Jungle Cup® is the world’s first plastic-free disposable coffee cup that biodegrades in 12 weeks without industrial processing, introduced by BrandBase, a Dutch company. “Jungle Cup® is a perfect solution …
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) are collaborating on a new long-term initiative to showcase, empower and tell the stories of emerging and expanding businesses – known …
Del Monte Kenya Limited (DMKL) recently presented 21 employees with long service awards in recognition of their commitment, loyalty, exceptional service, an invaluable contribution to the growth of Kenya’s most …
Amidst calls for social distancing and avoiding the use of cash owing to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Government has moved to charge Kenyans for opting for safer online …
TechnoServe is set to host the 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum to cement the significance of Micro and Small Businesses in the emerging economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. In partnership …
The unrelenting ravage of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country is causing untold suffering to various sectors of the economy. The construction industry has not been left behind as many …
TechnoServe, in partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), is hosting its 4th Virtual Micro Retail Stakeholder Forum on 9th December with the theme Adopting Digital Solutions to Overcome Key Micro-Retail …
BAT Kenya has received the 2020 CIO100 Green Edge Award recognizing it as the top company in technology-driven sustainable manufacturing in East Africa. The award comes hot on the heels …
With schools closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, over 800 students and their parents from 22 primary schools across the country have benefited from Nutrition, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene …
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