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From Skits to Sales: How Kenyan Content Creators are Conquering the Business Advertisement Space

Not too long ago, if a Kenyan corporate brand wanted to launch a product, the playbook was rigid and predictable: hire a mainstream advertising …

Business

The Indian Advantage: How the Kenyan Economy is Becoming a Goldmine for Indian Business People

When the British began building the Kenya-Uganda railway at the end of the 19th century, they brought in thousands of Indian labourers. Many stayed, …

Business

World Bank Freezes Sh96bn Kenya Loan Over Three Key Conditions

 Kenya’s access to a crucial Sh96.9 billion ($750 million) World Bank loan has hit a fresh snag, with the lender outlining three major hurdles …

Business

ICS Technical College: Shaping Practical Skills for a Competitive Future in Kenya

In today’s fast-changing world, education is no longer just about theory—it is about skills, innovation, and readiness for the job market. This is where …

Business

MARY OKELO: PIONEERING FEMALE BANKER AND FOUNDER OF MAKINI SCHOOLS INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF KENYAN WOMEN.

Dr. Elizabeth Mary Okelo is a name synonymous with breaking barriers, empowering women, and championing education in Kenya. She holds the distinguished titles of …

Business

Resilience in the Rift: The Evolution and New Dawn of Savannah Cement

​For anyone driving along the Namanga Road toward Athi River, the towering silos of Savannah Cement are a familiar landmark against the Kenyan skyline. …

Economy

PAC Flags Millions Lost to Penalties in Delayed Irrigation Project Payments .

Kenya’s parliamentary watchdog has raised fresh concerns over financial mismanagement in government-funded irrigation projects, warning that delayed payments are costing taxpayers millions in avoidable …

Economy

Africa Must Deploy Sh260 Trillion Savings Into Industry, Ruto Tells Summit.

At the Africa We Build Summit 2026 held in Nairobi today, April 23, President William Ruto urged African nations to pivot toward mobilizing and …

Business

From One Packet of Flour to a Neighborhood Favorite: The Story of Lydia Foods

They say you need a massive loan, a business plan the size of a novel, and a high-end location to start a successful restaurant. …

Business

FROM POLICE OFFICER TO STREET ENTREPRENEUR: AFANDE DENNO'S BOLD JOURNEY FROM GEN Z PROTESTS TO SELLING MAHINDI BOILO.

Dennis Munyao, popularly known as Afande Denno, has become a household name in Kenya—not just for his time in the police service, but for …