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Inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub

Kenyan filmmakers James Hakesley and Roy Kimani are betting on virtual production technology to cut costs, expand creative possibilities and position Nairobi as Africa’s next film and content hub.
By Lewis Nyaundi 2026-08-26 11:18:41
A study cited by Prof Hiroyuki Hino argues that Kenya’s drive to formalise small businesses and bring them into the tax system could undermine the informal practices.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-08-19 06:50:00
Kenya will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 in Nairobi from October 15 to 17, bringing together global technology leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs.
By John Maina 2026-08-19 06:00:00
TVS Motor Company has launched its iQube electric scooter in Kenya, betting on rising fuel costs, lower running expenses and growing demand for affordable urban mobility.
By Gentrix Osano 2026-08-19 06:00:00
How businesses can use credit intelligence and financial data to assess customer risk, reduce loan defaults, improve lending decisions, and strengthen collections.
By James Mungai 2026-08-19 06:00:00
For nearly three decades, the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) has been built around a simple conviction: Africa’s greatest resource is its people, and talent should not be limited by circumstance
By Morris Aron 2026-08-12 07:00:00
A Kenyan SME receives an enquiry from a distributor in Uganda. The buyer likes the product and asks for a quotation. Is the business registered? Can it provide customer references?
By Dr Lydiah Kiburu 2026-08-12 06:30:00
One day in a boardroom, just mention "collections or recovery" and you’ll see how tension in the room will rise. The image of “recovery” in people’s minds is angry calls, cold emails and burnt bridges
By James Mungai 2026-08-12 06:30:00
Kenya’s sanitary towel tax policy is under renewed scrutiny, with a new NAYA Kenya and UNFPA report calling for menstrual products to be zero-rated for VAT.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-08-12 06:30:00
Why should toothpaste be herbal or charcoal black? To most people, it’s just an enhancement, new branding. To those who grew up in the countryside, it’s simply nostalgic
By XN Iraki 2026-08-12 06:00:00
The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, terming the profession key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development
By John Maina 2026-08-12 06:00:00
Kenya’s small traders have opposed a planned 28 per cent increase in consolidated cargo that is set to take effect on August 21.
By John Maina 2026-08-12 00:00:00