Category: Economy&Finance
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The sun rises over what used to be Moses Keben’s maize farm. Instead of golden stalks swaying in the morning breeze, there is only dark, relentless water stretching across his three-acre farm like an inland sea. He should have been preparing to harvest soon. Now, the few golden stalks poking through the water are the…
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Kenya’s public debt management has once again come under scrutiny, by Parliament’s former Budget chair. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro criticised the government’s growing reliance on securitisation, describing it as “borrowing by another name” that risks saddling future generations with unsustainable liabilities. Speaking at a business expo in Nyeri County, Nyoro questioned the logic behind securitising…
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After I’m all prepared for work, my first dial of the day isn’t to the man whose voice feels like home despite the distance, it’s to my bodaboda guy. It’s just that this call determines whether I actually make it to work, run my errands on time or end up stranded like a roadside story.…
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A Dronector crew undertakes fibre optic stringing project in a mountainous landscape near Voi. Dronector Limited, a Nairobi-based startup is helping farmers boost productivity, lower costs, and manage resources with greater precision through its cutting-edge drone technology. Founded in 2017 by Kevin Githinji, Dronector began out of passion evolving into a full-fledged drone company and…
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Photo credit/Pexels Even in her wildest dreams, Jane Mango could never have envisioned becoming a tractor operator. Her plan, when she graduated from KCA University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, was to find a job and settle down as a respectable teacher of mathematics and business studies. However, today, she is on…
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Fire fighters putting out a fire In the midst of Kenya’s vibrant hustle and bustle, where opportunities and challenges coexist, it’s easy to overlook one key aspect of financial security: insurance. While life is full of possibilities, it’s also filled with uncertainties. Accidents, illnesses, and even catastrophic events like fires can strike unexpectedly, threatening our…
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The Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd team led by the Principal Officer, Jane Njeru (3rd left), during the 2025 Think Business Insurance Awards. In recent years, the banking industry has seen a notable shift towards integrating insurance services, a strategy known as bancassurance. Before setting up standalone insurance businesses, Equity Life Assurance, Equity Health Insurance, and…
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Life is unpredictable, often throwing unexpected challenges our way. For many families, financial security can be fragile, especially when unforeseen events disrupt their stability. Consider Zawadi who sat at her kitchen table, with a stack of medical bills in front of her. Her husband, Michael, had been in a serious car accident three months ago.…
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu port this week, nearly doubling the country’s cargo-handling capacity in a move officials say will spur economic growth and strengthen regional trade links. The terminal increases throughput from 150,000 to 250,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, positioning Mogadishu to compete with established regional hubs such…
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FILE – Kenyan President William Ruto greets supporters in Meru while holding a bundle of freshly harvested khat during a rally with local farmers. Mogadishu (HOL) — Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its khat exports, placing the stimulant leaf at the center of President William Ruto’s trade agenda, even as disputes and competition threaten…