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4 Ways Businesses Can Make The Workplace More Secure

There’s a lot of value in working to make a workplace more secure, with studies finding that it can help

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
NCBA: The Bank That Finances Ambition And Moves A Nation

Some banks process transactions, and then some banks become woven into the daily rhythm of a country. NCBA belongs in

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
The Quiet Upgrade Smart Entrepreneurs Didn’t Know They Needed

If you run a business in Kenya today, chances are M-PESA is not just a tool—it is your bloodstream. Payments

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 9, 2026
Furaha Finds: Where Smart Kenyan Homes Go to Find Joy, Style, And Everyday Ease

There is something deeply Kenyan about wanting a home that works. Not just a house with walls and furniture, but

Soko Directory Team · Apr 9, 2026
True Success Takes At Least Twenty Years To Materialize: Overnight Success Is Two Decades

“It took me 18 years to understand the formula. It may take 20 years or more to fully live it.

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 8, 2026
Investment

Investment

IMF Backs Kenya Again Amid Global Economic Turbulence

Kenya has once again secured the backing of the International Monetary Fund, offering a sense of stability as the world

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026

Investment

Avocado: How Kenyan Exporters Are Coping with the Gulf Crisis

Kenya’s booming avocado industry is facing a fresh test as tensions in the Gulf threaten one of its fastest-growing export

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment BCG Strengthens East Africa Operations Through Senior Leadership Appointments

Boston Consulting Group has strengthened its East Africa operations through senior leadership appointments that deepen the firm’s sector expertise and

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment KRA And Eastleigh Business Community Partner To Strengthen Tax Compliance in the Area

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) leadership has held a consultative meeting with members of the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA) to

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Investment Dubai Shields Economy As Regional Conflict Tests Markets

As geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Dubai

Soko Directory Team · Apr 13, 2026
Investment Why Kenya Must Strengthen Financing Ecosystems

At the just-concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that

Soko Directory Team · Apr 9, 2026
Investment Demand For Better Housing By Kenya’s Middle Class Spurs Uptake of Built-In Kitchens

The demand for better-built apartments with modern amenities is rising in Kenya as tenants place greater emphasis on quality, functionality,

Soko Directory Team · Apr 7, 2026
Investment Kenya Railways Expands Workforce as SGR Growth Creates New Career Opportunities

Kenya Railways has announced a range of new job opportunities as the country continues to invest in and expand its

Soko Directory Team · Apr 7, 2026
Government & Policy
Nationwide Fare Hikes as Fuel Price Surge Forces Transport Sector to Adjust

Transport operators and matatu saccos across Kenya have announced an immediate increase in fares following the latest fuel price review

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 15, 2026
Kenya Runs on Empty: Govt Admits No Fuel Reserves as New Plan Emerges

Kenya has been thrust into fresh energy concerns after the government admitted it currently holds no strategic fuel reserves, raising

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Kenya’s Fuel Pain Is Not an Accident: It Is a Tax Burden Built on Public Theft

Kenyans are not suffering because fuel is naturally expensive. Kenyans are suffering because the price of fuel has been turned

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 15, 2026
TSC Panels Begin Teacher Transfers To Address Staffing Imbalances

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially begun approving teacher transfer requests across the country as part of an ambitious

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 15, 2026
JSS Teachers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Employment Terms

A fresh crisis is looming in Kenya’s education sector after thousands of junior school teachers employed under internship terms announced

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 14, 2026
Opinion
Why Group Health Insurance Is No Longer Optional for Kenyan SMEs and Corporates

Kenya’s health insurance sector is undergoing a notable transformation, with recent data indicating that coverage has risen to approximately 30%

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
Kenya’s Real Estate Boom Faces Mortgage Bottleneck

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience, contributing nearly 10 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Soko Directory Team · Apr 14, 2026
How The Evolution In Mobile Money Has Enhanced Financial Literacy Among Kenyans

Kenya’s mobile money revolution stands as one of the most profound financial transformations of the 21st century, fundamentally reshaping how

Soko Directory Team · Apr 13, 2026
Kenyan Youth Are Rewriting the Rules; It’s Time Leaders Pay Attention

For years, Kenya’s youthful population has been framed as “the leaders of tomorrow” – a promise, a demographic dividend waiting

Soko Directory Team · Apr 10, 2026
People-first Leadership Is Key To Long-term Business Resilience

McKinsey & Company’s research on organisational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top

Soko Directory Team · Apr 9, 2026
Beyond Tools: Why AI Fluency Will Define Kenya’s Digital Economy Success

Kenya stands on the cusp of a bold new digital era. Already renowned as a hub of tech innovation with

Soko Directory Team · Apr 2, 2026
Why Custody is The Missing Piece in Your Wealth Creation Portfolio

As global financial markets become more volatile and unpredictable, more people are seeking ways to grow their wealth while minimising

Soko Directory Team · Mar 31, 2026
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Entrepreneur's Corner

4 Ways Businesses Can Make The Workplace More Secure

There’s a lot of value in working to make a workplace more secure, with studies finding that it can help

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026

Technology

12 Years of Samsung Acoustic Mastery Harmonizing AI With the Human Experience

In the typical Kenyan home, the living room has evolved. It is no longer just a space to sit, it

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Government and Policy Nationwide Fare Hikes as Fuel Price Surge Forces Transport Sector to Adjust

Transport operators and matatu saccos across Kenya have announced an immediate increase in fares following the latest fuel price review

Getrude Mathayo · Apr 15, 2026
Government and Policy Kenya Runs on Empty: Govt Admits No Fuel Reserves as New Plan Emerges

Kenya has been thrust into fresh energy concerns after the government admitted it currently holds no strategic fuel reserves, raising

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Government and Policy Kenya’s Fuel Pain Is Not an Accident: It Is a Tax Burden Built on Public Theft

Kenyans are not suffering because fuel is naturally expensive. Kenyans are suffering because the price of fuel has been turned

Steve Biko Wafula · Apr 15, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner NCBA: The Bank That Finances Ambition And Moves A Nation

Some banks process transactions, and then some banks become woven into the daily rhythm of a country. NCBA belongs in

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Headlines CMA Sounds the Alarm on Aflatoxin, Fortification Failures and the Cost of Compliance

Kenya’s grain milling industry, which feeds more than 40 million consumers daily and controls over 95 percent of the country’s

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 2026
Lifestyle LG WashTower Passes 3.2 Million Sales Mark

LG Electronics (LG) has announced that it has sold more than 3.2 million units of its LG WashTower™ all-in-one laundry

Soko Directory Team · Apr 15, 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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