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SGR line extension to Nairobi CBD to ease commuters' pain

Nairobi, July 6 -- The standard gauge railway (SGR) line is set be extended into the Nairobi central business district (CBD), closing a crucial last-mile gap that left thousands of commuters disadvant... Read More


Steel makers say 64 percent of output capacity remains idle

Nairobi, July 6 -- A big chunk of the country's installed steel production capacity remains idle despite rising demand driven by a construction boom, fuelled by the government's affordable housing pro... Read More


How oversupply of short stay rentals is shrinking investor profits in Kenya

Nairobi, July 6 -- Lennox Otieno founded Subleasing Kenya in 2023 when the short-term rental market was highly lucrative. He started with four short stay units, two in Nairobi and two in Mombasa, at a... Read More


Court orders forfeiture of Sh15m sham payouts by sacco

Nairobi, July 6 -- The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of Sh14.6 million held in the account of Birus Chambers Advocates & Solicitors LLP after finding the money was proceeds of crime. The fund... Read More


A delightfully funny and silly tribute to classic Hollywood

Nairobi, July 6 -- The one thing that I have always appreciated about the Despicable Me and Minions is that creators of these films know exactly what they are cooking and who they are cooking for. Fro... Read More


Absa under pressure to diversify revenues

Nairobi, July 6 -- South Africa's multinational Absa Group is putting pressure on its Kenyan unit to raise more income from non-lending activities in order to reduce the impact of falling interest rat... Read More


Building soon? A homeowner cautions against common landscaping mistakes

Nairobi, July 6 -- In Kenya's property market, where land prices are rising sharply and buyers have more options than ever before, the difference between a property that sells quickly and one that rem... Read More


Abdi Mohamed: Why I exited Absa

Nairobi, July 5 -- When the Business Daily exclusively broke the news of Abdi Mohamed's departure from his post as chief executive officer (CEO) of Absa Bank Kenya, the reaction from the financial and... Read More


15 State firm CEO jobs at risk as mergers, shutdowns loom

Nairobi, July 5 -- The jobs and perks of 15 chief executive officers of State corporations are on the line as the government rolls out the first phase of its plan to dissolve non-viable parastatals an... Read More


Squat. Bench. Deadlift. How 3 exercises helped change Gathoni's life

Nairobi, July 5 -- At 44, many female fitness enthusiasts opt for Pilates classes, Zumba or yoga sessions, or light weightlifting exercises. Some do long runs or brisk walking. Not Dr Gathoni Kamau. ... Read More