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Lack of innovation stifling the Agri-SME sector growth in Africa

The sector is critical in providing job and income opportunities for young women and men.

Digital skill gap: The three key areas Africa should focus on to drive greater access

Developing the skills needed to compete in the global digital economy is critical.

Enhance labour rights for gig workers

Unlike traditional roles that offer fixed hours and benefits such as healthcare and paid leave,...

Online taxi, food delivery firms face steep 6pc tax in new plan

The Treasury said that the proposals aim to expand the tax base by bringing the income of the...

Railways ordered to buy Embakasi land it irregularly fenced off

Court finds Kenya Rialways grabbed private land in the construction of the Mombasa-Nairobi...

Treasury revives plans to tax popular infrastructure bonds

The infrastructure bonds (IFBs) have been tax-free since they were first issued in February 2009.

Kenya Power CEO on turning around fortunes

'Since joining Kenya Power in May 2023, I have never called any evaluation team (procurement)...

Should I take a Sh1m microfinance loan to start a business for my wife?

Consider investing in real estate or government securities, particularly taking out a loan to...

I earn Sh150,000 net. Which investment will earn me a good return in 10 years?

If you have a longer-term investment strategy and if you are willing to take more risks, then...

Wine prices to rise, beer to fall in new tax plans

The fresh proposals were previously in the rejected Finance Bill, 2024.

From burnout to balance: A CEO’s fight against depression

In Kenya, where the pressure to survive is intense, thousands of individuals are struggling...

Kenya Power drops plan for private firms to sell electricity in slums

The utility has now delegated the task to the State-owned Rural Electrification and Renewable...