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Nairobi Business Ventures Issues Profit Warning as Earnings Set to Drop 25%

Nairobi Business Ventures has issued a profit warning, projecting a steep decline in earnings for the financial year ending March 2026, in a move …

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Kenya Lawmakers Debate SEZ Tax Incentives for Oil and Gas Sector Amid Revenue Concerns

Kenyan lawmakers are scrutinizing proposed changes to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) law that could extend lucrative tax incentives to oil and gas firms, …

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Gikomba Market Politics:, Power, Patronage and Politics Behind Kenya’s Largest Mitumba Hub

 The struggle over control, redevelopment and survival at Gikomba Market has exposed a deeper web of political power, economic interests and patronage networks, as …

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The Indigo Evolution: A History of Denim and How It’s Made

Denim is perhaps the only fabric in the world that looks better the more it is worn out. Originally designed as a rugged utility …

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From Fiber to Fabric: The Engineering of Thread

While we often overlook a single strand of thread, it is a marvel of industrial engineering. Thread is more than just "thin string"; it …

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Starting a Pharmacy budget in Kenya

Launching a chemist (pharmacy) is one of the most stable business ventures in Kenya due to the consistent demand for healthcare. However, because it …

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The Foundation of Food Security: Understanding Modern Fertilizers

In the grand narrative of human history, few innovations have had as profound an impact on global survival as the development of fertilizers. As …

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Safaricom Ziidi Fund Performance Shows Rising Money Market Fund Demand in Kenya

A quiet transformation is taking place in Kenya’s financial habits, and it’s happening on mobile phones.Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has posted a profit …

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The Agribusiness Roadmap

Formalizing your agribusiness is the best move to scale beyond the "hustle" and start working with corporate clients, banks, and government tenders. Here is …

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Kenya Faces Sh3.32 Trillion Debt Repayment Pressure as Budget Controller Warns of Fiscal Pressure

The government is facing mounting pressure over its external debt obligations after Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o issued a stark warning on the country’s …