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Putting Kenya's long-term growth above partisan political interests

Kenya’s proposed development vision beyond 2030 should be judged on its national value rather than partisan politics.

By Kipkirui Langat 2026-08-09 12:24:00

Putting Kenya's long-term growth above partisan political interests

Putting Kenya's long-term development above partisan interests

By Kipkirui Langat 2026-08-09 09:45:00

Unlock credit access to unleash African markets

Many commercial ventures are struggling to scale up to the point of market reliability.

By Leonard Wanyama 2026-08-08 08:22:00

Of corporate debt collection and boardrooms that borrow Nairobi's street tactics

The only real difference between a corporate debtor and the neighbour who borrowed Sh500 in the estate is the quality of the stationery used to make excuses.

By James Mungai 2026-08-05 07:45:00

Of corporate debt collection and boardrooms that borrow Nairobi's street tactics

Why visibility is the first requirement for regional growth

A local manufacturer of natural skincare products spent years perfecting her formulations and building a loyal customer base at home.

By Lydiah Kiburu 2026-08-05 00:30:00

Why visibility is the first requirement for regional growth

Managing families' rising household debt

Kenya's financial inclusion journey has also been remarkable, with formal financial access rising to approximately 85 per cent in 2025.

By Annstella Mumbi 2026-07-26 00:00:00

Managing families' rising household debt

How integrated technology can transform tax compliance in Kenya

Compliance should not feel like an additional task layered onto everyday business operations. Instead, it should be embedded within the digital tools organisations already rely on.

By Nyawira Maina 2026-07-15 11:34:08

How integrated technology can transform tax compliance in Kenya

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Why Dangote decided to build mega oil refinery in Lamu

Lamu was built as a transshipment hub, a port where cargo lands and moves directly to other markets, and should remain that way, complementing rather than competing with Mombasa.

By Caroline Saroni 2026-07-15 11:32:00

Why Dangote decided to build mega oil refinery in Lamu

The unintended impact of growing tech use on higher learning

The constant availability of digital content has shortened attention spans, increased cognitive overload, and fostered dependence on artificial intelligence for assignments and problem-solving.

By Grace Ngugi 2026-07-14 22:22:00

The unintended impact of growing tech use on higher learning

African hustlers did not create this xenophobia. It's Africa's failures

Stop fighting your fellow African hustler. Africans must hold their leaders accountable for the unemployment that forces migration.

By Victor Chesang 2026-07-08 07:52:00

African hustlers did not create this xenophobia. It's Africa's failures

Show me your scoring engine, I'll show you your loan book

A scoring engine is more than a software to deploy; it is the gate that either admits risk into the business or keeps it out before it damages cash flow, provisions, capital, and reputation.

By James Mungai 2026-07-08 07:30:00

Show me your scoring engine, I'll show you your loan book

How Africa can turn its digital footprint into economic power

Governments must develop national data governance policies distinct from data protection laws, with clear frameworks for how anonymised and aggregate data can be shared.

By Moses Kipkosgei 2026-07-05 07:40:00