How Prosecutors have Weakened the War on Corruption in Kenya
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) wants to drop KSh 7.6 billion fraud charges against Asian businessman Yagnesh Devani and his company, Triton Petroleum Company, in the latest attempt by [...]
Oil Prices Surge on Mounting Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices surged by 9.1% last week, the biggest increase in a week since March 2023 following escalation of tensions in the Middle East that have spurred jitters of looming [...]Has Venture Capitalism (VC) in Africa Been a Force for Good
Sure, exuberant VCs have written cheques to people who should not have been allowed to hold their neighbour’s wallet for even one second, and surely, people may have been incentivised [...]
Mobile Apps for Wealth Managers: What are the Benefits? – Part 2
I've previously mentioned that the main beneficiary of a mobile app for a wealth management firm was the investor client. In my mind this should always be the case but [...]
In Defence of Leapfrogging
Regardless of the sector you look at, you will find compelling debates, essays and arguments that spell out why Africa cannot leapfrog, should not leapfrog, and is wasting time by [...]What Happens When a Startup Collapses?
Startups are precarious enterprises because they rely on equity funds and debts sourced from hawk-eyed investors. While many ideas are brilliant, implementing them remains a pipe dream. Either because they [...]Equatorial Guinea Begins New Oil and Gas Chapter After ExxonMobile Exit
By Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mineral Development, Equatorial Guinea ExxonMobil has concluded its operations in Equatorial Guinea after almost three decades, fulfilling its intention, stated in 2022, [...]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 [...]
It's Time for Kenya's Competition Regime to Embrace ESG-CAK Policy Manager
In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors during business decision-making. This is in line with the ideals that are espoused [...]Three Ways to Make B2B Fintech Marketing Easier: Lessons from Kora's Success
Your marketing team frustrates you. You don't know if they have any effect on the bottom line. Half the time, you wonder if your head of marketing knows what they [...]
Nairobi Should Bring Back Dancefloors
The entertainment industry in Kenya has grown significantly, as demographics shift and devolution drives significant economic growth outside the capital city. There are still many challenges, including both big time [...]
The Costs of Cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business
By Kaspersky Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Entire operations may be disrupted for days [...]
