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East Africa's next chapter depends on mutual investment, not access

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Over the years, I have built, deepened and deployed capital while working to strengthen confidence in our markets. That experience has given me a clear view of what mutual prosperi... Read More


Guaranteed funds reach Sh597bn on safety push

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Small schemes are increasingly turning to guaranteed pension funds to shield members' savings from market volatility and secure predictable returns, driving assets in the products ... Read More


Africa renewable energy paradox: Rich in resources, poor in power

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- The same sun, the same solar technology, but radically different financing costs: renewable energy capital costs are about three times higher in Africa than in Europe, making clean... Read More


Purpose on its own is not a business model

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Men are often taught to pitch around profitability while women go around purpose. It is a simple distinction, but it reveals something much deeper about how we teach both gender t... Read More


She turned travel stress into a successful rental business

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Vaishali Malde looked forward to having children until she had to pack for a family trip. "I work in the packaging industry where I've spent years traveling a lot for work," she s... Read More


What's in a name? Can your ex-spouse sue you for retaining their surname?

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- You were married, took your husband's surname and, over the years, built a life around it, but then the marriage ended. It now appears on your identification card, passport, bank r... Read More


How agripreneur built firm to serve 100 million farmers

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- For Dennis Karema, the difference between running a business and building one that can matter at scale is impact. "If I built a business that serves five people, yes, there is a l... Read More


What women-owned enterprises need more than grants to grow

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Across Kenya, there are many organisations investing significantly in women micro-entrepreneurs through grants, training, financial products, business development and market access... Read More


Investors average share purchase in M-Pesa Ziidi Trader rises to Sh4, 818

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Individual investors have spent an average of Sh4,818 to buy shares through the new M-Pesa platform known as Ziidi trader, reflecting the influence of the mobile money service in b... Read More


StanChart interim dividend up despite 17pc profit drop

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has increased its interim dividend payout despite posting a 16.8 percent drop in net profit for the half year ended June 2026. The lender posted Sh6.... Read More