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Mortgage financiers issue new Sh28bn loans as rates fall

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- Lower borrowing costs, larger loans and longer repayment periods drove the mortgage market to a decade-long record growth of Sh27.9 billion last year, helping revive home financin... और पढ़ें


Kenya Power slashes finance costs after paying Sh8bn StanChart loan

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- Kenya Power cut its outstanding debt by Sh7.82 billion in the year ended June 2026 after paying down the last instalment of a 10-year, $350 million (Sh45 billion at current exchan... और पढ़ें


State orders probe into NHIF Sacco

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- The government has ordered an inquiry into the financial health and governance structures of the NHIF Sacco, coming hot on the heels of a warning over possible liquidation of the ... और पढ़ें


Kampala and Dar extend dominance over Nairobi in warehouse rent yield

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- Kampala and Dar es Salaam posted higher yields on prime warehouse rents compared to Nairobi in the first half of 2026, extending dominance in investment return over the Kenyan cap... और पढ़ें


Kenyans with over half a million in bank revealed

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- The number of bank accounts holding more than Sh500,000 increased by 5.7 percent last year amid rising income inequality as top earners and firms increased their savings. Central... और पढ़ें


Former NYS employee loses case seeking damages for ruined career, reputation

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- In the pursuit of a career, what's the value of a name? A former National Youth Service (NYS) procurement officer has spent nearly a decade trying to clear his name in court after... और पढ़ें


East Africa must future-proof its citizens against AI species

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) now represents a new species, albeit silicon-based, not biological-based. Last week's Business Talk article generated a lot of buzz and debate as we u... और पढ़ें


How long can you really keep raw meat in the freezer?

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- There is a piece of meat sitting at the back of the freezer you may have probably forgotten about. Perhaps it was bought in bulk, divided into portions and packed away. It could b... और पढ़ें


Cooking gas price set to rise amid Middle East disruptions

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- Cooking gas prices are set to rise next month, driven by a surge in the cost of two key ingredients used to produce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), industry executives said, citing... और पढ़ें


Court orders buy-out in fight over firm founded on friendship

Nairobi, Sept. 22 -- What happens when a business built on a romantic relationship survives long after the bond itself has collapsed? The High Court has declined to liquidate a company founded and ru... और पढ़ें