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Kenyan curtain sellers thrive on diaspora demand

Nairobi, July 29 -- When Mercy Akoth moved to Canada nearly three years ago, she quickly discovered that setting up a home away from Kenya came with unexpected costs, particularly when it came to deco... Read More


Inside the ring light boom powered by online content creators

Nairobi, July 29 -- As Kenya's digital economy matures, the ring light has emerged as a symbol of the country's online hustle. Once a niche accessory for photographers, ring lights have become an indi... Read More


Investors mint Sh132bn from bond sales in six months

Nairobi, July 29 -- Investors who sold their Treasury bonds on the secondary market at the Nairobi bourse made a profit of Sh132.7 billion after falling returns on new issuances triggered a surge in p... Read More


How to build foundations for lifelong learning

Nairobi, July 29 -- Ask any preschool teacher and they'll tell you that their classroom is a vibrant environment, filled with the sounds of giggles, games, music, clattering feet and the occasional te... Read More


The eco-lodge offering a taste of Borana culture

Nairobi, July 29 -- On the edge of Meru National Park, where the savannah meets the Borana grazing lands, a group of huts has become an unlikely setting for one of the most compelling cultural stories... Read More


Ideas that build billion-dollar businesses don't follow the crowd

Nairobi, July 29 -- "Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come," said Victor Hugo. Imagine you could tap into the next MPesa-like, market-dominating business idea. Can a struggling en... Read More


State sued over Sh20bn owed to dead, injured teachers, police

Nairobi, July 29 -- The government has been sued over more than Sh20 billion in unpaid insurance benefits allegedly owed to families of deceased or disabled public servants, including teachers and pol... Read More


Real estate, law firms top Kenya's money laundering risk list

Nairobi, July 29 -- More than half of the firms flagged for higher exposure to money laundering risks are in the real estate and legal services sectors, putting these two sectors at the forefront of K... Read More


Absa to raise loans to private sector in strategy shift

Nairobi, July 29 -- Absa Bank Kenya has signalled a pivot towards private sector lending from investments in government securities as its South African parent pushes the local unit to diversify its re... Read More


Kenya must address student distress crisis

Nairobi, July 29 -- When schools burn, Kenya's public conversation quickly turns to blame. We ask: Who carried the match? We pathologise and demonise students; we ask which teacher was negligent. Why ... Read More