Cultural transformation involves fundamentally changing beliefs, values, and behaviors within an organization to align with (new) organizational aspirations and goals. The first step in this transformative journey is recognizing the …
In a bid to strengthen the role of Africa’s sub-sovereign governments in driving intra-African trade and investment, and the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African …
Kuza Asset Management, a Nairobi-based asset management firm, now has KES 1 Billion in assets under management primarily driven by the strong growth from their private wealth offering and unit …
Kibo Africa has introduced the third generation of the Kibo 250R motorcycle, which aims to improve urban mobility standards. The new bike has a 250cc engine and a fuel economy …
This happens to be one of the many questions we receive every day at Abojani Investments. It’s a decision that comes with both potential rewards and risks. On one hand, …
As business organizations continue to evolve, they are constantly challenged to stay ahead of the curve, anticipate market shifts, and adapt to changing investor expectations. Indeed, over the years, most …
Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited (SIEAL) has today released their 2024 Investment Themes and Outlook report. In 2024, SIEAL projects an improving global macroeconomic backdrop as global monetary policy becomes …
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has concluded and signed an equity investment worth KSh3.08 billion ($20.9 million) into IHS Kenya, a US-owned Southern African Private Equity fund manager that is …
Grey, a cross-border fintech company based in the United States, has initiated a substantial global rebranding effort, unveiling a contemporary logo and website design. This strategic undertaking is in line with …
The Korea-Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) hosted the Kenya-Korea Biomedical Symposium on Friday designed to showcase the most recent Korean advancements, breakthroughs, and innovations in the field of medicine. The …
Running a small business is not a walk in the park. One has to sacrifice, and have the will to always move on no matter what. Sometimes you will fall, …
Pablo Escobar: He was also known as the “King of Cocaine”. He is the richest drug lord to have ever lived.
Leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari, headquartered in South Africa has officially been launched in the country after receiving registration as a fully licensed company in Nairobi, Kenya. …
Increases in purchasing prices as well as tax burdens are among the challenges hitting Kenyan companies hard by increasing their input costs. This is according to the latest PMI survey …
Many famous investment quotes offer wisdom and insight into the world of investing. Here are some of the best investment quotes that are often cited by experts: “Rule No. 1: …
Starting a business is an exciting venture that can bring a lot of rewards, but it can also be a daunting task. Before jumping into entrepreneurship, there are several things …
If you have never seen Africa’s Biggest manmade beach, then you better take a flight down to South Africa, for one has just been unveiled. Munyaka Estate Crystal Lagoon has …
One, forget about work-life balance. Focus on what matters and what adds value to you. Two, work smart and hard. But do not overwork to impress those who don’t care. …
Stima Sacco, as it is popularly known, is among the few investment vehicles in Kenya that have fully embraced the use of technology to make the transactions and relationships between …
As the discussions around President William Ruto’s Hustler Fund continue, it has emerged that at least 12.88 million Kenyans have opted into the fund with at least 72 percent of …
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has launched the 5th edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival. The festival seeks to showcase high-quality locally manufactured products, in a bid to celebrate the sector’s …
Books carry knowledge. They carry wisdom. Most people put their best thoughts in books and the only way to learn their ways is by reading their books. Here are the …
Ever heard the phrase; invest where your heart is and not where your money can go? Yes. Sometimes it sounds like a cliché, but it isn’t. Having money and investing …
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 …
Selling a business is always a challenging task that involves both financial and physical investments. Furthermore, this process frequently requires the engagement of an industry specialist, such as a broker, …
A business process is a logical sequence of actions performed by one or more members of a team to achieve a specific objective. It is characterized by the following characteristics: …
EFG Hermes has successfully completed an advisory on Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) USD 6.1 bn initial public offerings (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – the largest …
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 …
As of March 2022, Cytonn Money Market Fund was the top money market fund in Kenya with an effective annual rate of 10.6 percent followed by Zimele Money Market Fund …
Free Gmail gives up to 15GB of free space. If you are a person who uses your Gmail for business and receives emails on a daily basis, the chances of …
As various countries contend with different degrees of the Covid 19 pandemic, executives working in leadership positions across the African continent are preparing for a continental forum to discuss the …
By Sa Nyoung Kim The disruptive impact of the pandemic will be felt for years to come but with normalcy gradually resuming, it is time to reflect on how home …
In a world that abounds with information overload, biases form an inherent part of our thinking. It is important to understand and admit that we all have biases and sometimes …
Mzizi Court apartments are within the 102-acre Two Rivers development that is located minutes drive from key diplomatic missions and corporates.
KCB Group Plc recorded a historic 74 percent rise in profit after tax for the full year ending December 2021, riding on an economic recovery across markets. Net profit grew …
The greatest victory is that which requires no battle. There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has some amazing and robust money transfer solutions within and without the country. Here are 10 of them: 1. CopRemit Co-opRemit is a money transfer …
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 …
Exim Bank, China’s largest lender has imposed “aggressive repayment terms” on the government of Uganda in an effort to recover a 200 million USD loan used to upgrade Entebbe International …
Are you thinking of entering the yogurt business in Kenya? Do not worry for you only need slightly above 40 licenses for you to be able to set up a …
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 …
Kenya’s wealthy are planning new nationalities as part of their investment activities. Over a quarter of Kenya’s 3,362 dollar millionaires are planning to apply for a second passport or new …
5.5 million households own at least one charcoal stove with 1.3 million (10.3 percent) reporting using a type of charcoal stove as their primary cooking solution.
First, when I heard this talk, I thought it was disrespectful when the cash involved was mentioned, I realized it is a multi-million industry that a few are making lots …
We all love a taste of good life. This taste of good life sometimes includes us visiting some restaurants and hotels to have a taste of “first-class food.” But sometimes …
Commercial banks in Ukraine have been torn between letting their customers withdraw all the cash or listening to the call from the government to withhold massive withdrawals that have been …
South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana are home to growing populations of bitcoin users on the continent than any other country.
Once a teacher serves for a duration of 3 years, he/she is automatically promoted to grade C3, previously known as job group L.
Renting one acre of land in Kenya is between 10,000 and 12 thousand shillings from 3,500 shillings.
A 2-kilogram sugar is now retailing at 285 shillings from 210 shillings. There is no explanation behind this instant surge in the prices of sugar.
Black History Month is officially recognized by the governments of the Republic of Ireland and the UK, who both commemorate it annually in October.
“Tax law must be validly enacted and enforced. Failure to do so creates illegality. Where tax laws are prescriptive, there is no room for intendment or inference
female teachers will now have 120 days as maternity leave days from the initial 90 days. Male teachers, on the other hand, will have 21 days as paternity leave days …
TSC hardship allowance varies from one group or grade to another with newly recruited teachers receiving the lowest perk.
The “confusion” in the school calendar will end this year, 2022, and the country will resume a near-normal academic year on January 23, 2023.
Nairobi controls over 30 percent of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). More than 5 million people live in this city.
It is your actions that turn your business journey into success. The success or the failure of any given business 90 percent depends on the actions we take.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced plans to employ at least 6000 intern teachers in July 2022 and have them posted to various schools by the end of the …
There is a series of licenses that one needs to start a bar in Kenya. Without the licenses, you will never know peace from the authorities.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reconsidered its decision on introducing a mandatory fee for teachers undertaking a special type of training. In October 2021, TSC introduced the Teacher Professional …
The maximum number of Bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. Limitation is the chief characteristic of bitcoin.
A fool with money is more respected than a wise man without. Money is power. Mone is everything.
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 truth is, the internet is an open world that both adults and kids can access. Social media has made it worse given that no identity is needed for one …
Kenyan originals have entered the market that has been dominated by the big players for a long time with startups shying away from the sector.
Egypt was one of the wealthiest African countries by total GDP for 2021. The country had the second-highest GDP in Africa at $394 billion.
Every permit and license needs money. In most cases, before even getting the same permit or license, one has to part with some cash in form of a bribe.
The people you surround yourself with play a huge role in determining your financial success.
Invest what you can lose: Investing in online forex is like betting. You are literally gambling with your money. Do not take all your money and put it in there.
The LG dishwasher has enhanced coverage to clean every dish with QuadWash multi-motion wash arms. This means every angle of your dishes gets cleaned.
Over the past 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2.1 percent, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. Economic recovery and …
The jacket is able to communicate with the phone and it’s able to send through the results of the key parameters of the vital signs that are associated with pneumonia
The rally will feature many international names such as the global star of track and social media, Ken Block, and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino driving a Porsche 911.
In a service business, your employee most likely dreams of having a similar outfit. A barber wants to have his shop one day and a driver will want to own …
Gigiri has the most expensive properties with the average housing commanding an average of 122 million shillings price tag.
A Blockchain is a decentralized system which means that it is not controlled by a single organization.
The Jumbo Junior Account is a transactional account designed for children below the age of 18 years for the safekeeping of money.
Jikokoa reduces charcoal spending by 2.28 dollars per week on average. This is about 250 shillings.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of all the goods and services produced by a nation in a given year.
Since the start of October, COVID-19 deaths have averaged about 7,000 a day worldwide, down from about 10,000 in late August
Teacher Service Commission, TSC, advertised 2,945 vacancies to replace teachers who exited the service through natural attrition.
Should the proposal go through the highest-paid teacher will take home 153,715, up from 118,242 shillings.
Did you know that at one point Tuskys Supermarket offered to bail out Nakumatt Supermarket?
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.
Absa now joins other organizations such as BAT, Boehringer Ingelheim, DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Infosys, and JTI that have been certified as top global employers for 2022.
20 percent of Kenyans in other countries use M-Pesa while sending cash back home. 16 percent use banks while 14 percent use WorldRemit.
In the past year (12 months), Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped by 24 percent from $10 billion (an equivalent of 6.4 months of import cover) in May 2019. Central …
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