Category: Economy&Finance
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Starting a property business can be a rewarding way to build long-term wealth and financial independence. Whether you focus on buying and selling, renting out properties, or managing real estate for others, success requires planning, knowledge of the market, and strategic investment. If you are interested in entering the property industry, here is a step-by-step…
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Top Logo Generators to Kickstart Your Branding A strong brand starts with a logo. It’s often the first thing people notice about your business—and in 2025, you don’t need to be a designer to create one that looks professional and feels right. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or creative just starting out, logo…
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Starting a laundry business can be a profitable and steady venture because clean clothes are always in demand. Whether you choose to set up a small home-based service or a larger commercial operation, success comes from proper planning, efficient equipment, and reliable service. If you are considering starting a laundry business, here is a step-by-step…
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Image: K24 station´s logo Mediamax Network Limited has announced another major round of layoffs — its sixth in just four years — as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations amid mounting economic pressures. The media conglomerate, which operates K24 TV, People Daily, and radio stations such as Milele FM and Kameme…
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Kenyan forex trader Sammy Boy has revealed the scale of his biggest financial setback — a staggering loss of about Ksh 18 million — but says he remains fully committed to the high-stakes world of trading. Speaking to Dr. Ofweneke on TV47 Kenya, the 27-year-old recounted how the loss, which wiped out his entire savings,…
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Global equity markets edged closer to record highs as investors adopted a cautious but optimistic stance ahead of a high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The anticipated discussions, which are expected to touch on global security, energy policy, and economic cooperation, have injected fresh uncertainty and intrigue into global…
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A key investor in the Mombasa–Nairobi Expressway project has withdrawn from the ambitious infrastructure plan, with emerging reports suggesting links to shifting geopolitical and commercial dynamics involving China. The abrupt exit of the international partner has cast uncertainty over the future of the proposed multi-billion-shilling highway, which was expected to ease congestion on the current…
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FILE PHOTO: A teller handles U.S. dollar banknotes and Kenya shilling banknotes inside the cashier’s booth at a forex exchange bureau in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, February 16, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo Today, the Kenyan shilling maintains a firm footing against a wide range of global currencies, underscoring the currency’s persistent stability amidst varying international economic…
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) reported a dynamic trading session today, marked by a modest uptick in the overall market and a noticeable increase in investor participation. The NSE All-Share Index (NASI) rose by approximately 0.27 percent equating to a 0.35-point gain which helped lift the market’s total capitalization to around Ksh 2.02 trillion. This gain…
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The Kenyan government has initiated steps to harmonise county-level levies and fees with the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff (CET) and related trade protocols, in a move aimed at enhancing regional trade efficiency and reducing non-tariff barriers that hinder cross-border commerce. This alignment effort is part of broader reforms designed to facilitate the…