How the 0.1% Controls Almost One Third of South Africa’s Wealth
South Africa is a land of contrasts. It’s an economic powerhouse in Africa which boasts of the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on the continent in 2025 at US$418bn, according [...]
Inside US President Donald Trump's Africa Team
On January 20th, Donald J Trump was sworn in for his second and final term as the President of the United States, four years after he lost to outgoing President [...]
Africa’s Most Powerful Passports in 2025
The Henley Passport Index, a global authority on passport rankings, has revealed its 2025 list of the most powerful passports worldwide. Here's a look at the top-performing African passports on [...]Why is it Easier to Gamble than to Invest in Stocks in Kenya?
It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are, everyone exists in a world of constrained resources. There is a limited amount of everything in our tangible world: a limited amount of [...]
Unpaid Internships are Systematically Oppressing Kenya’s Youth
When starting one’s career, an internship can be a ‘make it or break it’ moment before getting that first major job the foundation on which one’s career stands. However, [...]First Assurance Banks on Tailored Products, Tech to Boost Insurance Penetration
The rate of insurance uptake for businesses globally stands at 7%, and it is only 3% in Africa. It is even lower than the regional rate in Kenya, standing at [...]
Fruit-processor Del Monte Kenya Rallies Resources for Socio-economic Development
In a country where agriculture accounts for 20% of the GDP, the role of processing industries in socio-economic development remains invaluable. Not only do such industries drive macroeconomic figures up, [...]Editorial: A Call for Accountability and Change
Yesterday, the Finance Bill 2024 passed in a majority vote in Parliament, despite protests across the country that it would worsen the future in an already struggling society. While the [...]European Investment Bank's Partnership with Kenyan Banks Boosts Private Sector
The partnership between the European Investment Bank (EIB)- the European Union’s investment and lending arm and local banks in Kenya has been lauded by beneficiaries in the private sector [...]Building a Cross-border Payments Infrastructure that Actually Works for Africa
Anyone who has ever transacted or transferred money between African countries has likely wanted to pull their hair out with frustration. Exuberant fees, lack of infrastructure, and risks associated with [...]A Guide for Startups on Navigating the Funding Landscape in 2024
Choosing the right capital for your startup is a crucial decision that can significantly impact a company's trajectory. Beyond financial support, good investors provide expertise, networks, and guidance that are [...]SEZA Amendment Bill 2023 Aims to Shift the SEZ Paradigm Attract More Investors
The Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Amendment Bill 2023 is a proposed alteration to the Income Tax Act aimed at granting more incentives to companies operating within Kenya’s many gazetted [...]
