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KMTC Students Set To Benefit From HELB Loans As Government Expands Higher Education Funding

Thousands of students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are set to benefit from government-sponsored financial support after

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 25, 2026
Why I&M Bank’s Lion’s Den Stands Apart in East Africa’s Entrepreneurship Landscape

In every entrepreneur’s journey, some moments separate those who make it from those who don’t, not the eureka moment of

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Why NCBA’s Visible Auctions Are Evidence of Scale and Transparency—Not a Broken Credit Model

A repossessed vehicle is never just metal in an auction yard. It may represent a transport business that lost a

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 25, 2026
South Africa Still Leads, But East and West Africa Are Fueling Africa’s Next Wealth Boom

South Africa remains a key anchor in Africa’s wealth landscape, but its dominance is steadily giving way as wealth and

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Del Monte Kenya and the Quiet Power of Industrial Agriculture in Kenya’s Economy

In Kenya’s often heated debates about foreign investors, land use, taxation, and agricultural modernization, one truth is frequently overlooked: very

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Investment

Investment

Bamburi Cement Advances Sustainable Manufacturing Through ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification Audit

Bamburi Cement recently hosted the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the ISO audit team for a certification audit of

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026

Investment

Java House Expands at Adams Arcade as East Africa’s Diners Demand More Than Just a Meal

East African diners are eating out more often, prioritising healthier menu options, and expecting more from the experience. Casual dining

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Investment Mwalimu Sacco, NCBA Launch Salo Xpress to Streamline Payroll Processing

Mwalimu National DT SACCO, in partnership with NCBA, has unveiled Salo Xpress, a new digital payroll management solution designed to

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Investment NCBA Strengthens Lease Financing Partnership With 24-Vehicle Handover To Rubis Energy Kenya

NCBA has handed over 24 Chery Tiggo vehicles to Rubis Energy Kenya, marking a significant milestone in a strategic partnership

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Investment 986 Coffee Champions, 34 Regions, One Mission: How New KPCU Is Leading Kenya’s Coffee Sector Comeback

Kenya’s coffee sector received a major boost on Monday after the New Kenya Planters’ Cooperative Union (New KPCU) spearheaded the

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
Investment NCBA Bets on Future-Ready Schools with Tailored Financing and Digital Solutions

NCBA has strengthened its support for Kenya’s education sector through a bundled financial proposition designed to help private schools grow,

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
Investment The Investor’s Timeline Problem: Funding Projects at the Right Moment

Property investment is often viewed through the lens of numbers. Investors analyze purchase prices, projected values, rental yields, and return

Soko Directory Team · Jun 18, 2026
Investment African Market Reforms Lure Investors Back As Confidence Grows

By Mukanire Labi Gedeon African markets are experiencing a resurgence in investor interest as governments across the continent implement economic

Soko Directory Team · Jun 16, 2026
Government & Policy
TSC Reveals Cause Of June Salary Reductions After Massive Outcry From Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has finally addressed concerns raised by thousands of teachers across the country after many noticed

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 25, 2026
Government Announces Recruitment of 24,000 New Teachers In Major Education Boost

President William Ruto has announced a major recruitment drive in the education sector, revealing that the government will hire an

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
IEBC Announces 2027 General Election Date, Orders Civil Servants Seeking Seats To Resign

Kenya’s next General Election will be conducted on Tuesday, August 10, 2027, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
Parents To Pay More As Principals Propose New School Fee Structure

Senior secondary school principals have proposed a comprehensive review of school fees, citing soaring operational costs, delayed government capitation and

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
KNEC Announces New Requirements For Candidates Without KCPE Certificates Ahead Of Final 2027 KCSE Exams

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled fresh guidelines for learners intending to sit the final Kenya Certificate of

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 24, 2026
Opinion
Why Kenyans Spend Billions On Treatment but Hesitate To Buy Insurance

A Kenyan family rarely begins a medical emergency by asking which investment to liquidate. It begins with a phone call.

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Fashion At The Center Of Africa’s Creative Economy, Investment, And Growth

In a workshop in Lagos, a designer adjusts a seam just before sunrise. The fabric on the table carries patterns

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
When Children Go Missing: Kenya’s Growing Crisis

By Irene Opondo Cases of missing and found children have become increasingly common across the country, leaving many families in

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
Here Is What Fatherhood Teaches Us About Security

When we think about fathers, we often think about the lessons they teach us. This June, as the world celebrates

Soko Directory Team · Jun 24, 2026
How To Build Trust Through Effective Communication

A few years ago, I sat in a cross-functional review where everything looked “green” on the dashboard. Timelines were intact.

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
We Must Prioritise Early Hearing Care for Children

Long before a child says their first word, the brain is already listening. From around 28 weeks in the womb,

Soko Directory Team · Jun 23, 2026
The Unconscious Contradictions Of Kenyan Insurance

By Mwenda Kimathi Around nine years ago, as a fledgling analyst new to the industry, I made a bold claim

Soko Directory Team · Jun 16, 2026
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Entrepreneur's Corner

KMTC Students Set To Benefit From HELB Loans As Government Expands Higher Education Funding

Thousands of students enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are set to benefit from government-sponsored financial support after

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 25, 2026

Government and Policy

TSC Reveals Cause Of June Salary Reductions After Massive Outcry From Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has finally addressed concerns raised by thousands of teachers across the country after many noticed

Getrude Mathayo · Jun 25, 2026
Market News Equity Raises Dividend to Kshs. 21.7 Billion from Kshs. 16.04 Billion as Shareholders Back New Insurance Subsidiaries

Equity Group Holdings Plc shareholders have approved all proposed resolutions tabled at the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), including dividend

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner Why I&M Bank’s Lion’s Den Stands Apart in East Africa’s Entrepreneurship Landscape

In every entrepreneur’s journey, some moments separate those who make it from those who don’t, not the eureka moment of

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Opinion Why Kenyans Spend Billions On Treatment but Hesitate To Buy Insurance

A Kenyan family rarely begins a medical emergency by asking which investment to liquidate. It begins with a phone call.

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Headlines How One Hospital Bill Can Erase Years Of Progress – Jubilee Health Insurance

At 6:12 on a Tuesday morning, Mary’s phone rings. Her husband, Daniel, is already on his way to work. Their

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner Why NCBA’s Visible Auctions Are Evidence of Scale and Transparency—Not a Broken Credit Model

A repossessed vehicle is never just metal in an auction yard. It may represent a transport business that lost a

Steve Biko Wafula · Jun 25, 2026
Investment Bamburi Cement Advances Sustainable Manufacturing Through ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification Audit

Bamburi Cement recently hosted the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the ISO audit team for a certification audit of

Soko Directory Team · Jun 25, 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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