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Bankers caught in the domino effect of the falling shilling

Pitfalls, frauds, and how to drive safe

Navigating Kenya’s realm of car dealerships unveils a playground for cunning local tricksters seeking an undeserved livelihood. “Watu wanakapitia huku

The last of touch and feel readers

Court grants govt 45 days to rescue Kes63 billion Housing Levy

The High Court has granted the government stay orders against its ruling on the 1.5 percent housing levy intended to Continue Reading

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Economy

Ndiinomics: How Kenya wants to reap without sowing

I missed a part of the most significant intellectual battle in Nairobi when Dr David Ndii…
The last of the 8-4-4 system

Kwisha! The system most of us went through is almost breathing its last. The 8-4-4 system…
What you need to know about Kenya’s new law against dirty money

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is now required by the law to report suspicious financial…

Corporate

Regional units drive NCBA’s net profit up to Sh14.6 billion

Newsroom November 24, 2023

Regional lender NCBA Group has reported a profit after tax of Kes14.6 billion in its third-quarter results ending on September

Technology

The dark side of Tap-and-Go on Black Friday

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern commerce, the convenience of tap-and-go payment systems has become an…
Technology could help fill mental health helpline gap

Many Kenyans become aware of a friend or relative contemplating suicide through posts on social media.…
Improving lives and financial inclusion in Kenya, one smartphone at a time

Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a…

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Women in Business

Airtel Tanzania offers regional opportunity to Mercy Randa’s P&L

on November 16, 2023

Ten years after Mercy Randa founded P&L Consulting Limited, a boutique business advisory firm, it has now entered the regional market by onboarding Airtel Tanzania. The Nairobi-based C-Suite advisory firm says…

Finding a niche furnishing Airbnbs

on October 31, 2023

This is Women in Business by Maudhui House and we go beyond newsroom to bring you interesting perspectives of women in the industry. What they’ve been through their own experiences…

Women helping turn Silicon Savanna away from Fintech domination

on October 26, 2023

Women in Tech are innovating tech solutions to address everyday life challenges, such as access to sign language, healthcare savings, and support for farmers, as opposed to purely financial solutions….

Kuramo Capital’s $150 million boost for women-led ventures in Africa

on October 21, 2023

The push to empower female entrepreneurs in Kenya and Africa has gained support from the investment management firm Kuramo Capital. The firm has committed Kes22.4 billion ($150 million) over the…

Opinion

Forceful eviction of the Ogiek on Tree Planting Day strangles the care for nature

on November 21, 2023

Kenyans embarked on a tree-planting initiative to commemorate National Tree Planting Day, led by President William Ruto and other government officials on November 13th. The holiday was announced by the…

by Kithinji Nturibi

Unlocking affordable housing in Kenya with a new era of mortgage solutions

on November 11, 2023

Kenya’s home construction industry has evolved rapidly, bringing in new players to fill the void of providing long-term funds, helping to realize the dream of homeownership for many Kenyans. Simultaneously,…

by John Kaburu

Re-writing the rules of finance

on November 5, 2023

Most African countries have a peripheral capitalist economy with limited access to the financial structure. Hence, as the third-world countries work with multinationals with balance sheets multiple times the sizes…