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Why EAC's vision of full economic integration remains a pipe dream

Kenya’s categorisation as a lower-middle-income country has created barriers that make it impossible to negotiate for a region-wide trade agreement with the region’s main trading partners.

By Muinde Patrick 23 hrs ago

Why EAC's vision of full economic integration remains a pipe dream

Democratise urban planning, architectural and engineering designs

By George A. Ndege 3 days ago

Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025

Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025

By Phyllis Migwi 3 days ago

WIBA insurance : All you need to know about benefits and claims

WIBA insurance : All you need to know about benefits and claims

By Loise Ngethe 4 days ago

Should a departing CEO take up another role in the organisation?

The presence of a departing CEO or MD in the company can facilitate a smoother transition for a new CEO, providing continuity and stability for the organisation.

By Paul Wanyagah 6 days ago

Should a departing CEO take up another role in the organisation?

Key tips for beginners in poultry farming

I have repeatedly pointed out that the two most critical periods in the management of your poultry flocks are the first seven days before placement and the first seven days after placement.

By Dr Watson Messo 7 days ago

Key tips for beginners in poultry farming

A customer's love language is trust in a word full of promises

Longevity in business is all about building lasting relationships, and relationships do not just happen; they require a lot of effort to cultivate.

By Grace Ngugi 10 days ago

A customer's love language is trust in a word full of promises

Pangani design exemplifies what is wrong with Kenya

The superness of the Thika superhighway is debatable. The superhighway is now 13 years old.

By XN Iraki 10 days ago

Pangani design exemplifies what is wrong with Kenya

Hope on the horizon for Africa's trade pact or just another mirage?

By addressing the underlying challenges and embracing innovative solutions, Africa can transform the AfCFTA from a hopeful vision into a tangible reality, of a prosperous and integrated continent.

By Anthony Mwangi 12 days ago

Hope on the horizon for Africa's trade pact or just another mirage?

Why Kenya should adopt statutory adjudication for construction disputes

As Kenya pursues ambitious infrastructural plans, we can’t afford to overlook how we handle disputes in the construction sector.

By Desmond Odhiambo 17 days ago

Why Kenya should adopt statutory adjudication for construction disputes

Cotu made conscious decision to work with the government

In the past trade unionists had to stand on top of tables to be heard, today, we sit around the tables with employers to give dialogue a chance before resorting to any other action.

By Francis Atwoli 17 days ago

Cotu made conscious decision to work with the government

Drowning in marketing noise? Here's how to break through

The future of marketing is about building genuine connections, providing real value, and standing for something meaningful.

By Lilian Onyach 24 days ago

Drowning in marketing noise? Here's how to break through

Trump's 'tariffs diplomacy' calls for more SMEs networking

As businesses worldwide continue to navigate several economic shocks, building international trade networks, particularly for SMEs, has become more urgent.

By Erastus Muthura 24 days ago

Trump's 'tariffs diplomacy' calls for more SMEs networking

What Kenya's National AI strategy means for the tech and mobile industry

This strategy brings AI into focus as a national priority, and for the mobile industry, that’s deeply relevant.

By Samsung 25 days ago

What Kenya's National AI strategy means for the tech and mobile industry

Africa's answer to tariff wars is strengthening intra-regional trade

As global markets become increasingly protectionist, Africa must urgently strengthen its internal trading mechanisms where homegrown solutions such as the AfCFTA offer a critical lifeline.

By Jane Nyawira 25 days ago

Africa's answer to tariff wars is strengthening intra-regional trade

Combating financial crimes in digital fast payment systems

Financial crimes exert enormous direct costs on society by supporting a wide range of criminal predicate offences, including fraud, trafficking, illegal trade in arms and terrorism.

By Aaron Thegeya 1 month ago

Combating financial crimes in digital fast payment systems

Kenya's strategic bet to flirt with both the Eagle and the Dragon

Many interpreted President Ruto’s US visit as a coup, getting Kenya into US orbit after dalliance with China.

By XN Iraki 1 month ago

Kenya's strategic bet to flirt with both the Eagle and the Dragon

Balancing economic growth and tax revenue mobilisation

The financial services sector has seen various tax regimes aimed at balancing revenue generation with economic growth.

By Michael Wachinga and Doreen Max 1 month ago

Balancing economic growth and tax revenue mobilisation

Budget 2025: Kenya targets growth, reality suggests economic headwinds

While Treasury’s new “openness” is commendable, there is a worrying level of confusion when the CS Treasury publicly promises a 2025 Finance Bill filled with new taxes

By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago

Budget 2025: Kenya targets growth, reality suggests economic headwinds

US China trade war to drag global economy into recession

Chinese suppliers this week have been exposing the actual wholesale prices for world-renowned brands, appealing for US consumers to order their products directly from them online

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

US China trade war to drag global economy into recession

Overcoming the pitfalls of information asymmetry in customer experience

Information asymmetry, whereby one party in a transaction or relationship has more or better information than the other.

By Grace Ngugi 1 month ago

Overcoming the pitfalls of information asymmetry in customer experience

Why organisations must apply modern systems to enhance transport safety

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be marked on April 28 this year. It promotes the prevention of occupational accidents.

By Kabeca Gichuru 1 month ago

Why organisations must apply modern systems to enhance transport safety

What it will take to produce 'clean milk'

I’m a dairy farmer from Bomet County. I would wish you to enlighten us on what it takes to produce clean milk.

By Dr Othieno Joseph 1 month ago

What it will take to produce 'clean milk'

Why construction all risks insurance is key for projects

Construction projects are inherently risky, involving complex tasks, heavy machinery, and numerous workers.

By Loise Ngethe 1 month ago

Why construction all risks insurance is key for projects

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