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Price Fixing Scandal Uncovered in Kenyan Mattress Industry: Companies Under Regulatory Investigation

Regulators are investigating several Kenyan mattress companies for alleged price fixing, raising questions about market fairness and competition in the industry

Business

Kenya Plans to Monetize eCitizen Data to Boost Revenue

Kenya aims to generate revenue by commercializing non-personal data collected through eCitizen, establishing a new data exchange platform.

Business

From Kisii School Captain To Congo's Fuel Tycoon

Discover how Duncan Mogire, a Kisii School alumnus, built Jambo Energy from scratch and became a major fuel supplier in Congo's all market.

Business

From Goatherd To Hotel Mogul : James Mwangi's Journey.

Discover how James Mwangi, once a goatherd, built the renowned Sunshine Hotel in Kericho, blending principles with profit.

Economy

Kenya Power Regularizes EV Charging as Revenues Surge Kenya.

Kenya Power will formalize EV charging customers and regulate stations as e-mobility tariffs rise, boosting revenue and grid oversight.

Economy

Joho Orders Mining Officers to Enforce Compliance Rules

Mining CS Hassan Joho has directed officers to enforce compliance across the sector, targeting illegal mining, unpaid royalties and safety breaches.

Business

Munir Thabit: From Banker To Flour Mogul

Discover how Munir Thabit transitioned from banker to flour Industry pioneer, shaping Kenya's grain market with Ajab and Umi Flour amidst political unrest.

Business

How A Ksh 400,000 Power Bill Crushed Retiree Njuguna's Oil Plant Dream

Discover how a Ksh 400, 000 power bill derailed Paul Njuguna's Oil Plant dream and the Implications for small businesses in Kenya.

Business

From Ksh 45, 000 Loan To Multi-Billion Empire

Discover how Eng. Peter Njagi transformed a Ksh 45, 000 loan Into Riva Petroleum's Multi-billion empire, Illustrating remarkable entrepreneurial resilience.

Business

From Milk Hawker To Billionaire.

Discover how Bundotich Buzeki transformed from a milk hawker to a billionaire by building a dairy and logistics empire in Kenya.