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Let Nairobi's next infrastructure milestone move from pilot to policy

The women who have carried both their trade and their children's safety on their backs for years will finally work in a city designed deliberately for their full participation.

By Peninah Ndegwa 2026-09-01 10:10:25

Let Nairobi's next infrastructure milestone move from pilot to policy

Forex trade: What if Kenyans are being fooled by randomness?

By Victor Chesang 2026-08-26 13:29:53

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Why women micro-entrepreneurs say no to good credit

Women micro-entrepreneurs may reject formal credit not because they lack ambition or financial confidence, but because loan terms and repayment schedules can make borrowing too risky.

By Nathalie Ngatia 2026-08-19 06:00:00

Why EU rules could redefine Africa's agricultural competitiveness

For much of the past two years, the debate around the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has focused on risks.

By Elikplim Agbitor 2026-08-17 17:50:35

Why EU rules could redefine Africa's agricultural competitiveness

Why inclusion is becoming a business imperative, not just a workplace value

The next phase of business competition will increasingly test whether organisations can turn inclusion into measurable value: attracting talent, improving products and expanding markets.

By Randall Tucker 2026-08-17 16:01:10

Why inclusion is becoming a business imperative, not just a workplace value

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

Mature democracies assess ideas based on their merit instead of the political identity of the proposer.

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

Putting Kenya's long-term development above partisan interests

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

Unlock credit access to unleash African markets

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