Category: Economy&Finance


  • Consolidated Bank Hiring Database Administrator

    Consolidated Bank of Kenya Ltd stands as Kenya’s SME bank of choice, providing flexible and reliable financial solutions that empower customers to achieve sustainable growth and success. With a strong presence in many of the country’s key business hubs, the Bank continues to deliver convenient, customer-focused, and innovative banking services. As part of its commitment…

  • Madison Group Hiring Underwriter – General Insurance Business (GIB)

    Madison General Insurance Kenya Limited, a subsidiary of Madison Group and a leading provider of general insurance products throughout Kenya, is recruiting for the above position. Applications should be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager, Madison Group Limited, Email: , so as to be received by Tuesday 16 th September, 2025. Your privacy matters to…

  • How remote work is changing Kenya’s job market

    An AI-generated image of a person working from home In the past few years, the landscape of Kenya’s job market has been significantly transformed by the rise of remote work.  What was once considered a niche or a temporary solution during the COVID-19 pandemic has now become a permanent feature in the Kenyan workforce.  Remote…

  • Tenant’s guide – Steps to take when landlords withhold your security deposit

    An AI-generated image of a landlord and tenant We have all either been in a position where a landlord declined to refund a deposit or know someone who has faced the same frustration. For many tenants, that deposit represents a significant amount of money, and when it is withheld without justification, it creates both financial…

  • PHOTOS: Sh500M spent & 30-year delay, can this government project be saved?

    Stalled Migori County Commissioner’s Headquarters The story of the Migori County Commissioner’s headquarters dates back to the early 1990s, when the project was first conceived to create a central space for county administration and improve governance.  Before the new constitution that introduced the County Commissioner, the building was supposed to be the seat of power…

  • Finding purpose beyond virality, why influencers need The Power Circle summit

    Finding purpose beyond virality, why influencers need The Power Circle summit The influencing space has grown and changed vastly over the last few years. What was once dismissed as a hobby has become a thriving career path, with creators shaping conversations and driving consumer behaviour. Yet, behind the polished Instagram feeds and trending TikTok dances,…

  • Here are the top 10 cities & countries in Africa where the most rich people live

    File image of Johannesburg city The Africa Wealth Report 2025 released by Henley & Partners in partnership with New World Wealth has established that South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Kenya hold more than half of the continent’s private wealth. The report which is a comprehensive review of Africa’s private wealth, along with a ranking…

  • Treasury disburses Sh2.6 billion to boost recovery of MSMEs

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. (Photo: National Treasury) The National Treasury has released Sh2.63 billion to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the past year, aiming to strengthen their recovery and long-term resilience. The funds, distributed through the SupportingThe Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Project has benefited 36,990 businesses across 32 counties.…

  • Governance weaknesses stall Africa’s development, World Bank warns

    The World Bank. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to lag behind other regions in governance and public service delivery despite modest reforms in several areas, according to the World Bank. (Photo: File) Sub-Saharan Africa continues to lag behind other regions in governance and public service delivery despite modest reforms in several areas, according to the World Bank.…

  • Black wattle as firewood: How South African communities are putting invasive species to work

    Young people near Matatiele in South Africa cleared black wattle trees and learned how to make charcoal. (Photo: Saul Ngarava via The Conversation) Australia’s black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection between…