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The hidden cost of tax complexity for Kenya's SMEs

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Kenya's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often described as the backbone of our economy. They create employment, support households, drive innovation, and provide live... Read More


Watchdog faults CBK for 'secret' requirement in Sh1 billion tender

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been faulted for using an undisclosed equipment requirement to disqualify bidders from a Sh1 billion Kisumu branch upgrade tender. The Public P... Read More


Why global cooperation is crucial for regulation of Kenya's virtual assets

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, stablecoins and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), are digital representations of value that can be traded, transferred or used... Read More


'By Any Means': A brutal but generic look back at a racist American society

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- At one point while watching By Any Means, I caught myself smiling. The movie is not a comedy, the story takes place in 1966. A time when phones were tethered to walls, cars were bo... Read More


KenGen cuts dividend as it invests Sh1.9bn in equipment

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has cut its dividend payout by 16.7 percent with the firm instead investing more cash in its plant and equipment to bolster electricit... Read More


No copyright protection for AI works without human creativity

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated works cannot enjoy copyright protection in Kenya unless an author can demonstrate sufficient human effort and creative intervention to give t... Read More


What you need to know about your rights as a minority shareholder in Kenya

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Imagine investing money for a minority stake in a promising startup or a friend's business, only to find yourself completely sidelined when the majority shareholders make decisions... Read More


JJ Kamotho's two children declared bankrupt in legal fees row

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Two children of former powerful Moi-era Minister John Joseph Kamotho have been declared bankrupt despite laying claim to their late father's wealth, adding a new twist to a long-ru... Read More


Investor frenzy for luxury hotels in Nairobi's upmarket Gigiri

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- Investors are scrambling to build luxury hotels and serviced residences in Nairobi's upmarket Gigiri neighbourhood, targeting growing demand from diplomats, business travellers and... Read More


Are young investors getting sound money advice online?

Nairobi, Sept. 7 -- For many young people, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram have become unlikely classrooms for money matters. Bite-sized videos and casual posts now cover everything from saving and budg... Read More