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Low financial literacy holding back more funding to farmers, says top bank official

Many farmers remain ineligible for financing due to a lack of consistent transactions through bank accounts, denying lenders the financial data needed to assess creditworthiness.
By Sofia Ali 2026-01-14 08:20:00
African demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has been steadily rising, driven by urbanisation, rising fuel costs, and government incentives for greener mobility.
By Benard Orwongo 2026-01-08 17:43:29
Educational systems in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant challenges in aligning curricula and pedagogical approaches with the evolving demands of the labour market.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-07 11:15:00
Genetic modification of crops confers them with resilience against a number of environmental challenges, key among them drought, pests and diseases.
By Peter Theuri 2026-01-07 06:00:00
The High Court in Machakos declared unconstitutional sections of the seed law that barred farmers from saving, sharing and selling indigenous seeds.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2025-12-31 08:00:00
A spat between a disgruntled customer and Spiro Kenya, an electric motorbike company, that spilled to social media, may be a foreshadowing of the challenges that lie ahead for the sector.
By Graham Kajilwa 2025-12-31 08:00:00
Beyond transport efficiency, they have given employment to thousands of Kenyans.
By XN Iraki 2025-12-24 08:00:00
The other reason for this strategy is that traditional extension services, characterised by face-to-face interactions, are not bearing fruit. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2025-12-24 08:00:00
While mobile money can be accessed through basic feature phones, its true potential lies in the advanced functionalities offered by smartphones.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2025-12-24 07:35:58
While cattle ranching faces limits and farmers fight against drought, this farm produces more protein for every drop of water, square metre of land and kilogramme of feed.
By Victor Chesang 2025-12-24 07:30:10
Travel insurance is a policy that covers unforeseen incidents that may occur before or during a trip.
By Loise Ngethe 2025-12-24 07:25:51
There was a 49 per cent increase in suspected digital fraud attempts in half one (H1) 2025 compared to H1 2024.
By Graham Kajilwa 2025-12-24 07:07:22