How banks can hack arid-based small businesses with products
Mainstream financial institutions need to craft culturally sensitive products to penetrate small businesses in arid and semi-arid (Asal) populations
By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago
How banks can hack arid-based small businesses with products
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Tourism new frontier in Nairobi and Dar sibling rivalry in 2024
Tourism is one of the contributing sectors that will see Tanzania overtake in GDP growth next year, according to a new report by a global consulting firm.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Tourism new frontier in Nairobi and Dar sibling rivalry in 2024
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Experts warn of economic slump over Ruto's freeze on new projects
Economists say spending cuts could affect critical essential programmes such as health and education and further constrain the economy.
By Brian Ngugi and Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Experts warn of economic slump over Ruto's freeze on new projects
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Cost of living: One year down the line, there's no agreeable way out
From promises that the situation will be fixed in a few months to defence and now throwing the ball back to Kenyans, leaders seem to have left Kenyans to fate.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Cost of living: One year down the line, there's no agreeable way out
Report: High taxes and debt to hit Kenya's economic growth
The country's gross domestic product (GDP) will accelerate at 5.2 per cent anchored on improved agricultural production and related exports as well as growth in the services sector.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Report: High taxes and debt to hit Kenya's economic growth
NHC seeks Sh135b for affordable housing units
National Housing Corporation (NHC) will be banking on partners to raise the Sh135 billion it needs to deliver 100,000 units of affordable housing in the next five years.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
NHC seeks Sh135b for affordable housing units
With devolution, rural areas ripe for real estate wealth
Even with the changing economic environment, real estate is still one of the ventures that are touted to have the possibility of doubling or tripling one's investments
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
With devolution, rural areas ripe for real estate wealth
Value addition: State mulls tax incentives to spur tea sector
CS Mithika Linturi said the National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry has already approved the concept note.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Value addition: State mulls tax incentives to spur tea sector
State mulls tax incentives to spur tea sector
CS Mithika Linturi said the National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry has already approved the concept note.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
State mulls tax incentives to spur tea sector
Why current mortgages need review to open up affordable housing financing
Banks admitted fault and acknowledged difficulties in attending to markets such as the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs).
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Why current mortgages need review to open up affordable housing financing
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Tawi Fresh: The platform cutting off brokers to grow farmers' earnings
Farmers are onboarded onto the platform based on their produce, which has been aggregated, depending on the demand of commercial kitchens that are also on the platform.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Tawi Fresh: The platform cutting off brokers to grow farmers' earnings
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Hustler Fund at 1: Ruto bullish as questions on impact linger
The 2.2 million are part of the more than seven million who had been listed negatively with credit reference bureaus (CRBs).
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Hustler Fund at 1: Ruto bullish as questions on impact linger
Mortgage financier restructures products amid costly credit
KMRC now has 20 banks and saccos that lend to end customers at a single-digit courtesy of the refinancing.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Mortgage financier restructures products amid costly credit
CS Miano: State agencies will not work in silos
Trade CS Rebecca Miano has sought to streamline the performance of agencies under her docket so as to align its performance to the Kenya Kwanza agenda.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
CS Miano: State agencies will not work in silos
China Square: We seek to serve both ends of the marke
Mr Cheng, Director of China Square, who is also fondly known as Charlie, now has his eyes on every city in the country.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
China Square: We seek to serve both ends of the marke
MSMEs poised to drive banks sustainability agenda
MSMEs have been positioned by players in the banking sector as the reliable pathway for financial institutions to drive and achieve their sustainability agenda.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
MSMEs poised to drive banks sustainability agenda
Bamburi Cement on track to net zero emissions by 2050
Last year, the company lowered its carbon emissions by 3.2 per cent and achieved a 5.5 per cent increase in the use of alternative fuels in its operations.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Bamburi Cement on track to net zero emissions by 2050
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How low and middle-income families can afford housing
There exists a myriad of opportunities in Kenya in the affordable housing space and if some interventions are made, the market can be expanded to cover the low and middle-income.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
How low and middle-income families can afford housing
IFC: How sustainable finance can reach MSMEs
IFC notes that MSMEs' financial needs, which are largely operational rather than capital, disadvantage them to use proceeds in sustainable projects.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
IFC: How sustainable finance can reach MSMEs
Fund managers bet on pool investments
Pension and fund managers have resolved to form a consortium that would dictate what assets they will invest their clients' money into.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Fund managers bet on pool investments
Big brands unveil campaigns as post-Covid optimism rises
Four years of a global pandemic, two wars and 'higher interest rates for longer' appear to have taught corporates that it is time to turn around and project an optimistic future.
By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago
Big brands unveil campaigns as post-Covid optimism rises
Bar owners take on counties over laws on alcohol
The Bills seek to ban advertising of alcohol and restrict alcohol sales by supermarkets to between 5pm and 9pm and in hotels and lodgings and members' clubs to between 1pm and 11pm.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Bar owners take on counties over laws on alcohol
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Why holiday homes need simplicity, good ambience than city house
The design for such a house must also be considerate for other individuals who may rent it out for holiday as well.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Why holiday homes need simplicity, good ambience than city house
Co-op tops KBA awards as lenders embrace sustainable practices
Investors want institutions that are conscious of climate risks, NSE boss says. Awards recognise firms that aim to create long-term value for clients and environment.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Co-op tops KBA awards as lenders embrace sustainable practices
Nairobi explores alternative financing through green bond
Nairobi County will need to formulate climate financing regulations to enable it to issue green bonds as an alternative funding source.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Nairobi explores alternative financing through green bond
Kippra pushes for contracting policy to boost small business
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy and Research Analysis (Kippra) has emphasised the development of a national sub-contracting policy to expand the base of small enterprises.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Kippra pushes for contracting policy to boost small business
Think tank seeks ban on export of raw materials to boost earnings
A State-backed think tank is seeking amendments to the export laws to allow traders to sell only value-added produce to overseas markets.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Think tank seeks ban on export of raw materials to boost earnings
Kenya's captains of industry lead tree-growing initiatives
Exercise coincides with companies' sustainability blueprints. These have seen firms play their role against climate change.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Kenya's captains of industry lead tree-growing initiatives
Lobby: Speed up EAC single currency to lift regional trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) has cited the dependence on foreign currencies, particularly the dollar as one of the impediments to intra-East African Community (EAC) trade.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Lobby: Speed up EAC single currency to lift regional trade
President says bottom-up economic model bearing fruit
President William Ruto said he took control of the country when its economy was facing external shocks, fiscal distress courtesy of the debt burden and structural imbalance.
By Graham Kajilwa and Macharia Kamau 4 months ago
President says bottom-up economic model bearing fruit
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Tough economic times push potential buyers to rent
The indices which cover the third quarter of 2023 revealed a drop in average sales prices of 1.1 per cent in the quarter, resulting in a 3.7 per cent drop in the year to September 2023.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Tough economic times push potential buyers to rent
Mud and dung still preferred building materials in Western, Nyanza counties
More households in Bomet, Kakamega, and Vihiga counties use dung as floor material compared to West Pokot, which is understandable since it is a marginalised area.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Mud and dung still preferred building materials in Western, Nyanza counties
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Why SMEs are wary of using cross-border payment platforms
A new report by Mastercard also lists poor customer support and funds taking too long to be received as the other reasons why they shun the mode of payment.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Why SMEs are wary of using cross-border payment platforms
State steps up plans to regain control of the giant New KPCU
KPCU was placed under receivership by KCB in 2015 due to a non-performing loan of Sh85 million. This was in addition to other debtors who delivered coffee to KPCU and were owed Sh50 million.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
State steps up plans to regain control of the giant New KPCU
Developer seeks niche among passive investors
Brownstone Capital is currently developing its latest project Amaziah DMW, a 348-unit development with a commercial centre in Muthiga along Waiyaki Way, which is already 85 per cent sold.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Developer seeks niche among passive investors
Startups tipped to drive EV shift amid standards concerns
Kippra in the Kenya Economic Report 2023 details the role startups have in the sector, ranging from innovative ideas like engine swaps to the provision of electricity through mini-grids.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Startups tipped to drive EV shift amid standards concerns
CMA seeks to unlock liquidity with review of licensing rules
CMA said it will be hands-off and let the market take its course, which appears to be a change of mind from earlier reports of plans to set floor prices in partnership with the NSE.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
CMA seeks to unlock liquidity with review of licensing rules
State think tank roots for electric cars to cut costs
A public policy think tank has fronted adoption of electric mobility as a gateway to ease the cost of living owing to how much influence fuel prices have on movement of people and goods.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
State think tank roots for electric cars to cut costs
No more delay of projects, PSs assure in Coast tour
PS Omollo stressed that the objective of the inspection was to identify and rectify issues that have been causing delays in the implementation of government projects.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
No more delay of projects, PSs assure in Coast tour
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Want to start a private school? Sales skills are a must-have
Location is everything. You will not, for example, start a high-end school in a low-income area. You would have gotten it all wrong. You need to assess the education needs of the area.
By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago
Want to start a private school? Sales skills are a must-have
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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