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Kariamu: We should all make money in Nairobi and spend it in rural areas

We should all make money in Nairobi and spend it in rural areas.

By XN Iraki 5 days ago

Kariamu: We should all make money in Nairobi and spend it in rural areas

Mini-grid operators step in to bridge power needs for businesses

By Graham Kajilwa 5 days ago

Women in Tech programme launches new cohort

Women in Tech programme launches new cohort

By Kelley Boss 5 days ago

Sh93m water and solar boost for 285,000 Kenyans

Sh93m water and solar boost for 285,000 Kenyans

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 5 days ago

Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop

Today, his once-struggling farm thrives with fragrant rows of mint, a transformation fuelled by his willingness to embrace a more profitable, low-maintenance crop.

By Esther Dianah 11 days ago

Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop

How solo entrepreneurship hinders the growth of SMEs

The problem with the small and medium enterprise (SMEs) sector, where solo-entrepreneurship thrives, especially among micro enterprises.

By Graham Kajilwa and Sofia Ali 11 days ago

How solo entrepreneurship hinders the growth of SMEs

State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

By Bernard Lusigi 11 days ago

State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths

From mobile to cloud: How 'connectivity for the earth' is shaping future of devices

Mobile communication remains an essential component of our daily lives in the fast-paced digital age.

By Patrick Vidija 18 days ago

From mobile to cloud: How 'connectivity for the earth' is shaping future of devices

Manufacturers seek higher loan limit in credit guarantee scheme

Manufacturers want the State CGS for small businesses to be increased by Sh15 million and the repayment period extended to eight years.

By Graham Kajilwa 19 days ago

Manufacturers seek higher loan limit in credit guarantee scheme

Crashing the party in the male dominated coffee industry

The global coffee industry for many years, it has been dominated by multinational corporations and male-led enterprises.

By Awuor Odongo 19 days ago

Crashing the party in the male dominated coffee industry

Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness

Tech champions have rooted for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease operations and cut costs across the continent.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 19 days ago

Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Prudential Assurance has announced plans to recruit and train more than 5,000 sales agents across Kenya over the next five years.

By Esther Dianah 19 days ago

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

Kenya cannot have a thriving textile Industry and at the same time remain a favourite export destination for second hand clothes.

By Esther Dianah 19 days ago

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

How wrong classification of businesses hurts State planning

Wrong categorisation of businesses and the lack of a standard definition of SMEs have stood out as major challenges to the government’s ability to get precise data from the private sector.

By Graham Kajilwa 25 days ago

How wrong classification of businesses hurts State planning

Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost

Kenya stands as Africa’s third-largest e-commerce market, driven by rising internet penetration, a tech-savvy youth population, and mobile adoption rates exceeding 40 per cent.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 26 days ago

Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost

Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns

Daniel Saoke has turned livestock bones and horns into beautiful handcrafts. He recently showcased his unique products at an exhibition held at the Kenyatta KICC Nairobi.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 26 days ago

Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns

PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe has empowering women in procurement is a catalyst for broader economic growth.

By Patrick Beja 1 month ago

PS calls for empowerment of women in procurement and supply chain

How an education policy can safeguard your child's future

For many parents, the cost of education is a growing concern as the demand for quality schooling continues to rise.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

How an education policy can safeguard your child's future

Sacco non-remittances grows as more firms face turbulence

The government is facing a challenge in dealing with non-remittances of Sacco contributions, even as the law allows the CCD to reprimand culpable employers.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Sacco non-remittances grows as more firms face turbulence

Regional trade bloc bets on SMEs to ward off Chinese leather imports

Poorly equipped tanneries in countries like Kenya are among the reasons behind the slow growth of the leather and leather products sector, a regional trading bloc says.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Regional trade bloc bets on SMEs to ward off Chinese leather imports

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

KAA Friday hosted the fourth edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala, bringing together over 350 industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in aviation.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?

Similarly, when certain hormonal therapies were found to cause ovarian and breast cancer in women, gynaecologists didn’t wait for further research.

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 1 month ago

Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?

State raises alarm over growing threat of e-waste, urges concerted efforts by all

There is need for urgent policy action to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) in the region.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 1 month ago

State raises alarm over growing threat of e-waste, urges concerted efforts by all

KCB diversifies MSMEs offering with acquisition of fintech firm

Kenya’s largest bank by assets, KCB Group, has announced a strategic move to bolster its digital capabilities by acquiring a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Ltd, a homegrown fintech firm.

By Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

KCB diversifies MSMEs offering with acquisition of fintech firm

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