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Kakuzi Expands Use of AI, Digital Technology to Boost Climate-Smart Farming - Kahawatungu
Listed agribusiness company Kakuzi Plc is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine…
KCB wins priority over Proctor & Allan assets in Sh4.9bn debt row
The High Court has blocked construction company EPCO Builders from attaching and selling assets of a…
Shelter Afrique Greenlights KSh 64.6 Billion Bond Program to Boost Affordable Housing Across East Africa
Shelter Afrique Development Bank's board has approved a KSh 64.61 billion ($500 million) bond issuan…
Smokie to mitumba: 15 well-paying hustles you can start with as low as KSh 8k
- Over 800,000 graduates enter Kenya's job market every year, pushing many toward entrepreneurship a…
Boostika targets everyday cash flow gaps for Equity customers
By mid-morning, Albert Njeru’s small hardware shop is already busy. Njeru, a trader in Kamakis, Ruir…
Simplifying insurance management for businesses
Why Comprehensive Insurance Matters Business owners understand that it is important to have insuranc…
KCB: 9-10% net interest margins are long gone
KCB Group says Kenya’s lower interest-rate environment is changing the economics of banking, with th…
African Investors Beware: Navigating the Hidden Estate Traps of US Offshore Investments
African investors holding US-situated assets directly face significant estate planning challenges, i…
Africa's Traditional Staples Power Global Gluten-Free Boom
As global demand for gluten-free foods soars, Africa's indigenous crops are finding renewed commerci…
Kenya's Domestic Borrowing Soars by 105% in July, Reaching Sh138 Billion
Kenya's government significantly escalated its reliance on the domestic market in July, borrowing Sh…
UK Government Details Varied Paths to Permanent Residency for Foreign Workers
The UK government has issued comprehensive new guidelines for foreign nationals seeking indefinite l…
Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m
Ferrari’s first ever electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for …
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction - Kahawatungu
Ferrari’s first ever all-electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record …
Construction of Kabati EPZ in Murang'a Reaches 85% Completion [Photos]
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced that the construction of the Kabati Export…
KRA gets 60 days to decide in Sh1bn Dubai firm tax fight
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to decide on an objection by a Dub…
I quit work to start a business but it is failing
I am 51, married with a family. I left public service 15 years ago to go into business. My business …
Thieves steal four Renaissance artworks in Italy museum heist
Thieves have stolen four Renaissance masterworks by Antonello da Messina valued at up to 80 million …
CAK’s Sh15 billion demand blocks Diageo’s EABL sale
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is demanding that East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) esta…
End of easy money as social media platforms tighten content rules
For years, many social media users have found success online by finding trending content, reposting …
How firms can align sustainability targets and financial performance
Achieving alignment between an organisation’s sustainability targets and its financial performance i…