Why more Kenyans are borrowing to survive By Vincent Anguche July 03, 2026 06:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Watu says motorcycle financing has equally transformed the boda boda sector by enabling rider …
Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth By Vincent Anguche June 23, 2026 04:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi Expressway. …
Hospitality sector bets on infrastructure projects to drive tourism growth By Vincent Anguche June 23, 2026 04:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi Expressway. …
Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.22B asset base by 2030 By Vincent Anguche June 19, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Board Chair CPA Patrick Kinyori, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, His G …
Caritas Microfinance eyes Ksh.21.4B asset base by 2030 By Vincent Anguche June 19, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Board Chair CPA Patrick Kinyori, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, His …
Nairobi to host East Africa’s largest automotive and industrial trade exhibitions in June By Vincent Anguche May 30, 2026 10:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of AUTOEXPO 2019 at KICC. …
Lack of financial skills slowing SME growth, lender warns By Vincent Anguche May 30, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Oya Micro Credit has integrated financial literacy training into its lending m …
Co-op Bank named Africa’s top SME lender By Vincent Anguche May 29, 2026 03:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Co-op Bank Group Managing Director and CEO Gideon Muriuki during a past address. …
HR professionals push for accountability and ethical leadership By Vincent Anguche May 28, 2026 11:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The congress brought together HR practitioners, government officials, CE …
Nairobi housing pressure fuels rise of eco-friendly developments in Nairobi By Vincent Anguche May 24, 2026 04:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view shows the skyline of downtown in Nairobi, Ken …
As household budgets tighten, more Kenyans are relying on digital loans, asset financing, and informal credit to cover basic expenses like rent, food, school fees, and medical costs. Industry reports warn that while credit has enabled financial inclusion and transformed sectors like motorcycle financing, many borrowers are becoming trapped in debt cycles that create greater hardship.
As household budgets tighten, more Kenyans are relying on digital loans, asset financing, and informal credit to cover basic expenses like rent, food, school fees, and medical costs. Industry reports warn that while credit has enabled financial inclusion and transformed sectors like motorcycle financing, many borrowers are becoming trapped in debt cycles that create greater hardship.
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. Investments such as the Nairobi Expressway and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host, are expected to increase visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates.
Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities, and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. A hotel manager noted that projects such as the Nairobi Expressway and Talanta Sports City Stadium have improved accessibility, and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya are expected to increase visitor arrivals.
Caritas Microfinance Bank has unveiled a strategic plan to more than triple its asset base to Ksh.22.1 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption while expanding lending to micro, small and medium enterprises.
Caritas Microfinance Bank unveiled a five-year strategic plan aiming to grow its asset base from Ksh.6.42 billion to Ksh.21.4 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption through expanded lending and deeper MSME market penetration.
Kenya will host the 27th edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya on June 3–5, 2026, an automotive trade exhibition expected to bring together global automotive manufacturers, spare-parts suppliers, technology firms, and mobility innovators from more than 30 countries.
Oya Micro Credit Kenya warns that many small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to sustain growth due to limited financial management skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning. The lender has integrated financial literacy training into its lending model to guide customers on responsible borrowing and business management.
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, recognising its contribution to SME financing and economic empowerment across the continent.
At the 12th Annual National HR Congress in Mombasa, the Institute of Human Resource Management challenged HR professionals to champion accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership as the country navigates demands for good governance and institutional reforms.
Nairobi's growing housing shortage is spurring eco-focused mixed-use developments as investors respond to rising demand for accommodation in high-end suburbs like Gigiri, Westlands and Kilimani. Kenya's housing deficit stands at more than two million units, with Nairobi accounting for a significant share due to its role as the country's commercial and diplomatic hub.
Regional travellers from East Africa are increasingly driving growth in Kenya's coastal tourism sector, with Uganda remaining Kenya's leading regional source market, contributing 234,556 visitors in 2025 and accounting for 31 per cent of all African arrivals.
Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence cloud platform to empower Kenyan youth, university graduates, software developers, and young innovators with affordable access to AI infrastructure and global technology platforms. The company presented the initiative, part of its corporate social responsibility programme, at the AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.
Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.
Kenya's blockchain and virtual assets industry players have called for balanced regulation and lower compliance costs, warning that excessive taxation and high licensing fees in Finance Bill 2026 proposals could slow innovation and disadvantage local startups compared to other African fintech hubs.
Kenya's electric mobility firms are seeking funding, partnerships and international exposure at the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, jointly hosted by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron. The summit is expected to attract about 30 African Heads of State, over 1,500 business leaders and global investors.
More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development agencies, and the private sector are expected in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, scheduled for June 30 to July 2, to focus on investment mobilisation, policy alignment, and solutions to bridge financing gaps in agriculture across the continent.