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How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

Dr Ruto and his government ought to up the game in terms of public perception, messaging and its overall communication to all its stakeholders and more urgently, the hustler nation.

By Gordon Opiyo 11 mins ago

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

What makes Real Estate Investment Trusts unattractive to local investors

What makes Real Estate Investment Trusts unattractive to local investors

By Graham Kajilwa 1 hr ago

Alarm as Kenya cyberattacks hit an all-time high

Alarm as Kenya cyberattacks hit an all-time high

By Frankline Sunday 2 hrs ago

Huge tax credit boosts KenGen full-year profit by 157pc to Sh4.7b

Huge tax credit boosts KenGen full-year profit by 157pc to Sh4.7b

By Macharia Kamau 8 hrs ago

SBM Bank records 30pc jump in loans and advances

SBM Bank Kenya is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBM Group Holdings, which was established in Mauritius in 1973. It is listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.

By Moses Omusolo 8 hrs ago

SBM Bank records 30pc jump in loans and advances

Why fire risk assessment is key when altering house design

Compromised fire safety measures in buildings lead to increased risk of harm or injury to the people inside the building and to the owner who does not consider it.

By James Wanzala 8 hrs ago

Why fire risk assessment is key when altering house design

Pension industry executives root for a national Reit to fund affordable housing

Laptrust and County Pension Fund scheme have a diversified investment portfolio that includes affordable housing and Reits

By Graham Kajilwa 8 hrs ago

Pension industry executives root for a national Reit to fund affordable housing

How growing plants on buildings is good for your health

Green spaces have the potential to reduce heat and, in turn, improve health, especially in vulnerable urban areas such as informal settlements.

By The Conversation 8 hrs ago

How growing plants on buildings is good for your health

Government agencies involved in import and export business

These bodies are mandated to make sure that the laid down rules and regulations are followed to the letter and if the importer or exporter flaunts the stipulated rules, they take necessary actions.

By Dorcas Mumbua 8 hrs ago

Government agencies involved in import and export business

Idle for 3 years, Sh1b terminal receives first ship

The terminal features a three-story building and has similar facilities like at the airports such as duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants and conference facilities.

By Philip Mwakio 8 hrs ago

Idle for 3 years, Sh1b terminal receives first ship

Eco Bank senior staff risk jail for defying court in Sh 1.6b dispute

The judge had ordered Eco Bank to preserve Sh 1.6 billion until the battle between Avistia and the two Kenyan firms is resolved.

By John Muthoni 8 hrs ago

Eco Bank senior staff risk jail for defying court in Sh 1.6b dispute

Hustler fund: The good, bad and ugly

The Fund is a core campaign promise by the Kenya Kwanza administration that was elected on a platform of lifting low-income earners (hustlers).

By Brian Ngugi 16 hrs ago

Hustler fund: The good, bad and ugly

Over 200 women entrepreneurs benefit from Absa Bank's She Stars programme

The Absa SHE Star programme aims to fast-track the economic recovery of 1,500 women-owned micro, small and medium businesses adversely affected by Covid.

By James Wanzala 1 day ago

Over 200 women entrepreneurs benefit from Absa Bank's She Stars programme

How stay-at-home spouses can build credit

Applying for loans under both of your names, like an auto loan or mortgage, can also be helpful as on-time payments will be reflected on both of your credit reports.

By AP 1 day ago

How stay-at-home spouses can build credit

The Age of TukTuks is nigh....

In affluent suburbs, the demand for workers from cleaners to cooks means there is a demand for transport and tuk-tuks fill the void.

By XN Iraki 1 day ago

The Age of TukTuks is nigh....

Why Kenya's startup space needs to be redefined

It has been established that there is a lack of a proper definition of startups in the Kenyan context. This has led to the existing institutional framework focusing largely on SMEs.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

Why Kenya's startup space needs to be redefined

Laila Macharia: Inside the mind of top investor

She is currently the vice chairperson of the board of Centum Investments and is also a non-executive director of Absa Bank Kenya.

By Wainaina Wambu 1 day ago

Laila Macharia: Inside the mind of top investor

Small traders to access cheap loans of up to Sh500m from KDC

The deal, which was announced Tuesday, formalises interactions between the two agencies and will see SMEs get loans of between Sh10 million and Sh500 million.

By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

Small traders to access cheap loans of up to Sh500m from KDC

Centum profit hits Sh244m as board okays share buyback plan

Centum has appointed Faida Investment Bank as the advisor on the buyback.

By Wainaina Wambu 1 day ago

Centum profit hits Sh244m as board okays share buyback plan

Absa profit rise 30 pc as HF back to profitability

Absa’s total interest income rose to Sh29.3 billion, which is 24.7 per higher compared to what it earned over the nine months to September 2021.

By Macharia Kamau 1 day ago

Absa profit rise 30 pc as HF back to profitability

US links Kenyan ports to Chinese military base plan

Washington now claims Kenya’s port facilities offer China strategic commercial and trade advantages but also provide it with “dual-use” potential for military functions.

By Brian Ngugi 1 day ago

US links Kenyan ports to Chinese military base plan

Family Bank to pay ex-employee Sh1.4m in mortgage dispute

Competition Authority of Kenya orders Family Bank to refund ex-employee Sh1.4m after wrongfully deducting funds from her account for mortgage settlement.

By Winfrey Owino 1 day ago

Family Bank to pay ex-employee Sh1.4m in mortgage dispute

No, CRBs do not have the power to blacklist loan defaulters

CRBs do not have the authority to blacklist borrowers. Blacklisting infers that these institutions only collect and share negative borrower information.

By Maina Mwangi 1 day ago

No, CRBs do not have the power to blacklist loan defaulters

Government will lose Sh22b in nightclubs' crackdown, association says

The Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya said the County Government of Nairobi would lose Sh52 million in licenses revenue yearly.

By Mate Tongola 1 day ago

Government will lose Sh22b in nightclubs' crackdown, association says

The hidden agenda behind MPs' bid to cap land ownership

The cap on the maximum land size keeps me awake at night. What is the spirit behind that capping? Who is the law targeting?

By XN Iraki 2 days ago

The hidden agenda behind MPs' bid to cap land ownership

How flagging shilling fuels spike in your power bill

The weakening of the local currency to record lows has seen the charge consumers shoulder to cushion electricity producers from forex volatility go through the roof.

By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

How flagging shilling fuels spike in your power bill

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

The new ETRs will be connected through the Internet to KRA’s systems, allowing the taxman to monitor all transactions in the traders’ Point of Sale and invoicing systems.

By Brian Ngugi 2 days ago

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

Rogue developers giving construction a bad name

The spate of building collapses speaks to an industry littered with developers and contractors hell-bent on taking shortcuts to cut costs by using substandard materials and unqualified workers.

By Alvan Kinyua 2 days ago

Rogue developers giving construction a bad name