Agriculture at the Heart of Equity Bank’s Financial Model
The current global economic crisis has led to a sharp increase in food prices and is a stark reminder of the importance of increasing our food production capacity and reducing [...]
Opinion: Kenya and Africa are Ready to Join the Future of Cloud
It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud innovation revolution happening. That is a fundamentally flawed outlook. As [...]
State of Play: Open Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Over time, banks have collected tremendous amounts of data from their customers, including spending habits, income, demographics, etc., and they are currently sitting on a data treasure trove. Despite having [...]
Diaspora Can Be Better Tapped By Political Economy
The Kenyan diaspora annually contributes hundreds of billions of shillings to national development, but the political economy fails to give voice to this critical engine that underpins Kenya’s growth and [...]
Enabling Policies and Green Investments Sustainably Mitigate Negative Externalities
Surface temperatures in Kenya are increasing, while our tree cover is depleting. Therefore, we must ask ourselves what is the most strategic and sustainable means by which government and private [...]8 Ways Tech Advancements Can Help You Launch a Business
Launching a business can be tough. Between finding the right space, getting the word out, and managing day-to-day operations, it's a lot of work. But luckily, technological advancements can help [...]
Breaking the bias: stop looking at your toes and look beyond!
According to the Oxford Learners dictionary it defines bias as: “a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, or one side in an argument, often not [...]
Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Need Innovative Support for Quicker Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has largely been framed as a public health crisis, over one and a half years since it hit Kenya. However, its economic impact has been severe and [...]
Retirement Planning in 5 Easy Steps
Planning for retirement is one of the most complex topics to decipher in personal finance. To young people who have just joined the workforce, retirement seems too far to even [...]
3 Ways to Avoid and Manage Debt
Nowadays, debt has become so easily accessible that it is quickly ruining our future financial positions. Companies have reduced the old school bottlenecks that made access to loans difficult. It's [...]9 Important Lessons Every Kenyan Trader Should Know
Whether you are a scalper, day trader, swing trader or position trader, the need for having a good plan of action cannot be overemphasized. A good strategy guides your trading [...]Opinion; Why DRC is Africa's Next Economic Frontier
When businesses are looking to expand internationally, several factors are put into consideration before deciding to invest. However, the decision-making process is usually lengthy because more often than not SMEs [...]
