Category: Economy&Finance


  • Banks Expand Rural Reach as Global Peers Shut Branches

    Photo caption: From left: Shameer Patel, Mary Githinji, Rev. Erick Kalya, Isaiah Keter, Oliver Kirior and Stanley Gachoki cut a cake during the opening of the I&M Bank Kapsabet branch on September 4, 2025. By Njoroge David  Kenya’s banks are expanding rural branches despite global closures, chasing micro, small and medium enterprise and farm lending…

  • Kenya Railways targeted for collaboration as UAE positions itself on Africa’s Railway Map

    Kenya Railways could scale its international partnership net after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as Africa’s leading foreign investor, channelling an estimated USD 130 billion between 2019 and 2023. With much of UAE’s activities revolving around transport and logistics, where Emirati companies such as DP World and AD Ports operate port terminals across the…

  • How my Business Grew in Uganda

    My name is Daniel Mugisha, a shop owner from Mbarara, Uganda. Like many young people, I dreamed of running a successful business that would give me financial freedom. After saving for years, I finally opened a small retail shop in town. At first, I was excited and motivated, but soon things started going badly. Customers…

  • Nakuru Hotels Report 100% Bookings Courtesy of WRC Safari Rally Event

    The hotel industry in Nakuru County has reaped big from the ongoing World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya. Hotels in Naivasha, Nakuru, and Elementaita have reported 100 percent bookings courtesy of local and international tourists who arrived to witness the exciting event, according to Bella Safaris CEO George Njuguna. “The hotels are reporting good…

  • Kenyan Diaspora Returnee-Founded Cytonn Investments Becomes a Public Company

    Kenyan diaspora returnee Edwin Dande, who founded $800 million-valued Cytonn Investments, has announced that the firm has now converted to a public company. The new move means that Cytonn shareholders and joint venture partners will now freely be allowed to transfer shares following its conversion to a public company. Chief Executive Officer Edwin Dande divulged…

  • Kaloleni Estate Struggles Under Weight of Illegal Extensions

    Kaloleni Estate, one of Nairobi’s oldest residential areas, is facing severe neglect despite its designation as a national heritage site and its deep ties to Kenya’s political and urban history. Located along Jogoo Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands, Kaloleni was built in the mid-1940s by the colonial government to house African soldiers returning from the Second…

  • 8 Best Business Plan Consultants in America: 10 Firms to Know in 2025

    Best Business Plan Consultants in America Launching or scaling a business in today’s U.S. market is more complex than ever. Entrepreneurs and small business owners face rising competition, strict lending requirements, and investor demands for credible data before committing capital. A well-prepared business plan has become more than a formal document – it’s the foundation…

  • Crypto Mining Equipment: What It Is & How EZ Blockchain Makes It Work

    Popular Types of Mining Hardware Deployed by EZ Blockchain Crypto mining equipment refers to the hardware used to validate transactions and secure blockchain networks. In early years, miners used CPUs and GPUs. These days, profit depends almost entirely on ASICs — machines built exclusively for hashing algorithms like SHA-256. Why does this shift matter? Because…

  • KRA to Conduct Maintenance on Customs System This Weekend

    The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) will be temporarily unavailable this weekend due to scheduled maintenance. In a statement issued on Friday, September 12, KRA said the exercise will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, starting at 4:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm. “Please be…

  • Call for Application: Ward Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-Professionals for County FMD & PPR Vaccination Campaign through the E-Voucher System under the NAVCDP Project

    The County Government of Kiambu, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) and the Directorate of Veterinary Services, invites applications from qualified and licensed Veterinarians and Veterinary Para-professionals to take part in an upcoming livestock vaccination campaign. This initiative focuses on controlling Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle and Peste…