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How to build a business that can grow without you

Many business owners struggle with delegation because they believe nobody can do the work as well as they can.
By Lydia Kiburu 2026-07-01 09:46:00
Perhaps the greatest obstacle to financial freedom in Kenya is not low income, but the growing desire to impress people who neither contribute to our income nor secure our future.
By James Mungai 2026-07-01 07:30:00
Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business.
By Aly Maherali 2026-06-30 00:00:00
A cautionary business case from Nakuru County shows how reliance on digital credit to restock can strain small enterprises when demand fluctuates, leading to debt traps and business closures.
By Paul Kariuki 2026-06-24 13:49:13
President Ruto would do well to play the Virgin Queen; take every dance, accept every dinner, and never let Washington, Brussels, Beijing or Moscow leave the room fully satisfied.
By Victor Chesang 2026-06-24 09:00:00
Financial pressure is no longer determined solely by income. In many cases, it is determined by the relationship between income and obligations.
By James Mungai 2026-06-24 08:40:00
A business may generate impressive revenue but still struggle to meet its obligations if customers pay late or cash is tied up in stock.
By Lydia Kiburu 2026-06-24 06:16:00
Financial institutions must design products that are accessible to smallholder farmers, microenterprises, and vulnerable households, those on the frontlines of climate shocks.
By Charles Wokabi 2026-06-23 17:36:26
The piece argues that Kenyan shareholders contribute to the decline of listed companies through poor consumer choices, passive participation in governance and weak oversight of board appointments.
By Ninah Sitti 2026-06-23 06:00:00
Financial resilience today means looking beyond simply putting money away; it means ensuring that money works, earning a return that keeps pace with the rising cost of living. 
By Teddy Yanga 2026-06-22 11:30:49
Many victims are not intentionally breaking the law but are ordinary motorists who purchased insurance in good faith but were deceived by rogue and often unlicensed agents.
By William Kiama 2026-06-19 06:17:00
The era of equity-only funding is giving way to a more diverse funding landscape that includes venture debt, revenue-based financing, and hybrid debt-equity structures.
By Hiruy Amanuel 2026-06-19 06:00:00