Corporate Governance Lessons from Elon Musk’s Unconventional Pay at Tesla
Tesla’s audacious executive compensation plan for Elon Musk has become a modern case study in corporate governance- offering powerful lessons on leadership retention, board accountability, and performance-driven reward structures. At [...]
Google Picks Two Kenyan Startups for AI-Focused Accelerator
Global tech giant Google has selected 15 startups from across Africa for the ninth cohort of its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program’, with two Kenyan startups, Apexloads and Shamba [...]
Roam, M-KOPA Ranked Among Fastest Growing African Companies
Kenya still dominates East Africa’s race for corporate growth, with a cluster of high-performing companies and startups pinning themselves on the chart of entrepreneurial dynamism and private sector resilience. Roam, [...]The KU Student Disrupting Nairobi’s Barber Shop Scene The Story of Mancave Manmarket
His entrepreneurial journey started young, from selling breakfast and lunch in school to reading the stories of successful business leaders such as Ray Croc and Chris Kirubi, Ian quickly found a niche in sales where he gained the understanding that sales is based on relationships built on trust.
Private Sector Ends Q1 with Growth in New Business Deals
Many companies have reported a significant growth in new business deals in March, but new hiring remains subdued, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI survey. “The March Kenya PMI [...]Why Family Businesses Should Prioritize Governance and Succession Planning
Family businesses bolster economies, drive growth, create jobs, and shape communities. Family businesses are responsible for over 70% of global GDP and provide 60% of the world’s employment, according to [...]Google Expands Hustle Academy, Bets on AI to Boost Small Businesses
Global tech giant Google is doubling down on Africa’s small business sector with the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy—an initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South [...]How to Secure SME Loans in Kenya
Starting and running a small business in Kenya is no easy feat. You have the ideas, the vision, and the drive but what happens when you need extra capital to grow? Whether [...]
Kenya's Private Sector Activity Expands for a 4th Month-Stanbic PMI
Kenya's private sector expanded for a fourth consecutive month in January albeit at a slower rate compared to the preceding two months, the latest Stanbic Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) shows. [...]Is Your Payment Subject to Withholding Tax in Kenya?
Withholding Tax (WHT) is one of the most misunderstood components of Kenya’s tax system. Many individuals and businesses grapple with what it entails, who should pay, and what payments are [...]Court Grants Reprieve to Billionaire David Langat in KSh. 2bn Stanbic Loan Dispute
An Eldoret High Court has handed a temporary reprieve to billionaire David Langat by issuing an injunction blocking auctioneers tasked by Stanbic Bank from selling his properties in Nandi and [...]How to File for a Customs Declaration Form in Kenya
Kenya’s trade sector often involves importing and exporting goods, a process that requires proper documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations. The Customs Declaration Form (CDF) is a critical document [...]
