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Nairobi’s Engage Communications Joins World’s Largest Independent PR Network, Boosting East Africa’s Global Communications Footprint

PROI Worldwide, the world’s largest partnership of independent communications agencies, today announced the addition of Engage Communications Limited, an award-winning

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Benefits of Group Health Cover for SMEs and Why Employers Need It

For many small businesses, the success of the company is closely tied to the well-being of its people, yet one

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
NCBA and Kenya Seed Company Expand Farmer Empowerment at Kitale Agripreneurs’ Forum

Kitale, one of Kenya’s grain-producing regions, took centre stage today. NCBA in partnership with Kenya Seed Company, convened over 150

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
From the Rally Track to the Savings Track: Why 2025 Is the Year Kenyans Turned Goals into Wealth with KCB

In motorsport, victory is never accidental. It is the result of preparation, discipline, timing, and the courage to accelerate when

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Telecom Power Shift: What The Safaricom–Vodacom Deal Means For Kenyan Investors

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira The telecom industry in Kenya is entering a new chapter after the growing cooperation between Safaricom

Soko Directory Team · Mar 9, 2026
Investment

Investment

IFC Africa Chief Heads to Rwanda in Push to Expand Capital and Business Opportunities

Rwanda is hosting a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) this week as the institution deepens its engagement

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026

Investment

KCB Group Records Ksh 68.4 Billion in Net Profit, Dividend Payout Up To Ksh 22 Billion

KCB Group PLC posted 68.4 billion in profit after tax for the full year ending December 2025, up 11% on

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Investment The Global Race for Vegetable Oils and Biofuels Is Transforming Food and Energy Markets

By Deborah Sivyatsomana Kavira  In many parts of the world, governments are encouraging the use of biofuels as a way

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Investment Fresh Eurobond Cash Lifts Kenya’s Forex Buffer to Record Level

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya has recorded a major boost in its financial safety buffer after its foreign exchange reserves rose

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Investment Government Lists KPC On NSE in Ksh106B Push To Fund Infrastructure

The Government of Kenya has announced the listing of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE),

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Investment How Rising Mortgage Costs Could Reshape Home Buying and Property Marketing Strategies in Kenya

The cost of mortgages in Kenya has been increasing in recent years, and this trend is starting to change the

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Investment Pally Muthathai To Chair New MACNUT Board as Association Eyes Expansion into US, Europe and China Markets

Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026,

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Investment Ziidi Investment Platform Wins Global Recognition at 2026 GLOMO Awards

Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Ziidi Money Market Fund has won the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the 2026

Soko Directory Team · Mar 9, 2026
Government & Policy
List Of Universities Offering Marketable Courses At Low Cut Off Points

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has revealed that a number of highly marketable degree programmes are

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 12, 2026
High Court Stops NTSA From Implementing Instant Traffic Fines

The High Court has issued fresh orders halting the implementation of a newly introduced instant traffic fines system by the

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 12, 2026
Kenya Sees Relief as Debt Payments to China Drop

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya’s financial pressure eased slightly after the country recorded a significant reduction in the amount it paid

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
When Tax Justice Kills Enterprise: Why KRA’s Court Victory Is Bad for Kenya’s SMEs

There are moments when a legal victory for the taxman quietly becomes a strategic defeat for the economy. The recent

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Manufacturers Raise Alarm Over New KEBS Standards Levy as Financial Burden Surges Tenfold

Kenyan manufacturers have raised concerns over the implementation of the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025, warning that the revised framework

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Opinion
Is This Country Ready For Retail-Driven Real Estate Capital Markets?

By Elvis Onchwari Kenya’s capital markets have undergone a quiet but important transformation over the past two decades. What was

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Ruto’s Government Is Amending The Immigration Law To Be Able To Sell Our Birthright As Kenyans With The Hope Of Swinging The Next Election In 2027

A dangerous moment is unfolding quietly in Kenya, disguised as a legislative amendment and wrapped in the language of compassion

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
Is Healthcare Under Attack? Why Cybersecurity Is Now Critical Care

Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities, and doctors across Africa already grapple with the

Soko Directory Team · Mar 11, 2026
The Economic Power of Women in Africa’s Creative And Media Industry

The global film and media industry is often celebrated as the beating heart of modern culture, an arena where stories

Soko Directory Team · Mar 9, 2026
The Overlooked Fleets Holding Back Kenya’s Green transition

Every day, thousands of motorbikes move food, paint, medicines, and parcels across Kenya’s towns. Forklifts shift pallets through warehouses. Vans

Soko Directory Team · Mar 6, 2026
How Kenya Airways Shapes Kenya’s Ksh 425 Billion Aviation Industry

When we talk about aviation in Kenya, we often think about boarding passes, departures screens, and the familiar red, green,

Soko Directory Team · Mar 1, 2026
Kenya’s Coffee Growth Must Be Built On Quality And Consistency

Kenya’s coffee industry is at a decisive inflection point. Domestic consumption is rapidly increasing, with the Agriculture and Food Authority

Soko Directory Team · Feb 27, 2026
Latest News

Market News

Liberty Kenya Posts 8.5% Revenue Growth To KSh 11.9 billion as Capital Strength and Dividend Hold Firm

Liberty Kenya Group’s insurance revenue in the financial year ending 31st December 2025, rose 8.5 per cent to KShs 11.883

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026

Investment

IFC Africa Chief Heads to Rwanda in Push to Expand Capital and Business Opportunities

Rwanda is hosting a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) this week as the institution deepens its engagement

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Government and Policy List Of Universities Offering Marketable Courses At Low Cut Off Points

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has revealed that a number of highly marketable degree programmes are

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 12, 2026
Government and Policy High Court Stops NTSA From Implementing Instant Traffic Fines

The High Court has issued fresh orders halting the implementation of a newly introduced instant traffic fines system by the

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 12, 2026
Entertainment Mejja Hosts Exclusive Album Listening Party at EABL Microbrewery, Igniting Anticipation for New Release

Award-winning artist and cultural powerhouse Mejja on Thursday evening hosted an exclusive private listening party at EABL’s Microbrewery, offering guests

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner Nairobi’s Engage Communications Joins World’s Largest Independent PR Network, Boosting East Africa’s Global Communications Footprint

PROI Worldwide, the world’s largest partnership of independent communications agencies, today announced the addition of Engage Communications Limited, an award-winning

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Lifestyle AKU Surgery Residency Earns Global ACGME-I Accreditation, Boosting Kenya’s Bid to Train World-Class Surgeons

The Surgery Residency Programme at Aga Khan University Medical College, East Africa, has become the first in Kenya and the

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
Lifestyle Women Gain Ground as Africa’s Creative Media Industry Expands

By Robai Ludenyi Africa’s fast-growing creative media industry is opening new doors for women, giving many of them a chance

Soko Directory Team · Mar 12, 2026
East Africa
Afreximbank Boosts CARICOM Financing Cap To $5B to Drive Regional Transformation

Afreximbank has announced a major expansion of its engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), increasing its regional financing limit from

Soko Directory Team · Mar 4, 2026
Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term

Soko Directory Team · Dec 4, 2025
African Development Bank Group Loans $500 Million To Support Economic Governance

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), meeting in Abidjan, approved a $500 million loan to

Soko Directory Team · Nov 27, 2025
Dr. George Elombi Takes Over As Afreximbank’s Fourth President

African Export-Import Bank on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman

Soko Directory Team · Oct 28, 2025
Africa Finance Corporation Secures USD 100 Million Facility from FinDev Canada

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has secured a USD 100 million, 10-year term loan

Soko Directory Team · Oct 23, 2025
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