Guest Post; Millennials should leverage time for stress-free retirement
By Joy Kareko When conversations on good financial management are brought up, retirement is mentioned so casually indicating that it is not as urgent or as important compared to other [...]
Kenya's Fintech space ranked most vibrant in Africa
The fintech sector in Kenya is among the fastest-growing in Africa. Not only is Kenya known for its innovation in fintech, but it is also known to be the most [...]
EABL investors approve KSh36 million directors' fee
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) recently held its 97th Annual General Meeting. First, the company investors passed that the Annual reports and audited financial statements for the year ended 30th [...]Exploring Recent Trends in Media and Marketing with Serah Katusiah, MD Mediacom EA
The media space is somewhat, the most versatile field one may know of, but also one that keeps changing on almost a daily basis. What may seem relevant today and [...]CBK heightens anti-money laundering checks as the deadline for converting old 1,000 notes nears
The deadline to exchange old 1,000 notes for new generation notes is five days away. As people rush to convert the old paper money, the Central Bank Governor Dr. Patrick [...]
Kenya Completes Phase 2A of Standard Gauge Railway
Phase 2A of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which links Nairobi and Naivasha towns, is now complete. Currently, testing to ensure the railway’s system meets the requisite safety standards is [...]Barclays signs mortgage finance deal with Centum's Real Estate arm
Barclays Bank of Kenya has announced a partnership with the real estate arm of Centum Investment Company to finance buyers of the houses currently under development. The agreement will see [...]Olea Insurance buys 40% stake in Kenya’s Koolridge Insurance Brokers
Olea Insurance Solutions has marked its entry into the East African Market through the buying of 40% stake in Koolridge Insurance Brokers. Olea, a PanAfrican firm present in 36 African [...]Kenya Gets $450 million loan from Japan for Likoni Bridge Construction
Japan is set to loan Kenya about $450 million, geared towards the construction of a 1.3km bridge over the Kilindini harbour that will link Mombasa island to the mainland. The [...]KRA to monitor M-Pesa and Online remittances to capture tax evaders
Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to extend its tax net to trap Kenyans who evade tax through mobile and online payments. The taxman is counting on the Data Protection Bill to [...]US Agri-business firm sets up shop in Nairobi
CortevaAgriscience, a New York Stock Exchange-listed agriculture company, has officially launched its regional operations in East Africa. The firm, a leader in seed technologies, crop protection and digital agriculture, has [...]
Stockbrokers bleed from depressed NSE
Stockbrokers and Investment Bankers have been hit hard by a persistent bear run at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). A glimpse at the half-year results of most of the stockbrokers, [...]
