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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 …

Business

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, …

Business

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 …

Business

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 …

Business

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 …

Business

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 …

Business

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 …

Economy

The Future of Construction: A Deep Dive into Precast Concrete

In the rapidly evolving world of modern construction, efficiency and precision are no longer just goals—they are requirements. As urban centers expand and the …

Business

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 …

Economy

The Family Bank Model

Why Your "Family Bank" Might Be the Best Financial Move You Ever MakeIn a world where traditional banks can feel like giant, faceless machines, …