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Build Like Arsenal: Why True Success Belongs To Those Who Trust The Process

Some dreams arrive like thunder, loud enough to disturb the sleep of a whole generation, but some dreams grow quietly

Steve Biko Wafula · May 29, 2026
KUCCPS Extends Deadline For University And TVET Course Application

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its application portals for both university and Technical and

Getrude Mathayo · May 28, 2026
Doing Good Through Deliberate Partnership: The I&M Foundation Story

There is a version of corporate social responsibility in Kenya that is all packaging. A tree planted for a photo.

Soko Directory Team · May 28, 2026
NCBA Group Arranges Oversubscribed KES 3 Billion KMRC Sustainability Bond Listed on the NSE

NCBA Group has successfully arranged the listing of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) KES 3 billion Sustainability Bond at

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Here Is How Brands Can Stay Relevant During An Election Year

A few years ago, we launched what we thought was a near-perfect campaign. The creative was tight, the influencers were

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment

Investment

NCBA Insurance Champions Innovation and Partnerships to Accelerate Insurance Growth in Kenya

NCBA Group, through its insurance arm, recently hosted members of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya during a breakfast

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026

Investment

Equity Group, MSC Partner to Unlock Kenya’s Blue Economy Through Inclusive Fisheries Financing

Equity Group and MSC (MicroSave Consulting) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial inclusion and advance

Soko Directory Team · May 27, 2026
Investment Two Rivers Special Economic Zone Operator, TRIFIC, Opens Ksh 5bn Green, USD-Yield I-REIT

The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) Special Economic Zone has opened a Sh4.8 billion (USD 37.3 million)

Soko Directory Team · May 26, 2026
Investment China–Africa Trade Hits Record High As New Bulletin Signals Shift in Beijing’s Engagement With The Continent

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in collaboration with the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, has released the 2026

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment Kenya’s Deposit Administration Funds Deliver Stronger Returns

Deposit Administration (DA) funds in Kenya recorded significant growth in assets and improved declared returns in 2025, according to the

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment NCBA Backs TRIFIC’s Sh4.8 Billion Green Dollar I-REIT to Power Nairobi’s Sustainable Commercial Future

The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) Special Economic Zone has opened a Sh4.8 billion (USD 37.3 million)

Soko Directory Team · May 25, 2026
Investment NCBA And Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited Partner to Accelerate Access To Premium And Electric Vehicle Financing In Kenya

NCBA Bank has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading

Soko Directory Team · May 15, 2026
Investment Investors Push for Long-Term Kenya-France Partnerships to Unlock Regional Growth

Investors and business leaders from Kenya, France and the wider region have called for practical long-term partnerships anchored on infrastructure,

Soko Directory Team · May 13, 2026
Government & Policy
Kenya Trails African Peers in Shift to Smoke-Free Future Despite Progressive Nicotine Pouch Rules

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day this Sunday, a new report shows that Kenya is significantly lagging its

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026
HELB Announces Reopening Of Student Loan Portal After KUCCPS Placement Results

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced that applications for student loans are expected to open in the second

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
TSC Launches Nationwide Training For JSS Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has rolled out a nationwide training programme targeting Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in a

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
Kenya Approves U.S Ebola Quarantine Facility In Laikipia Amid Regional Outbreak Fears

Kenya has approved a United States government plan to establish a specialised Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County,

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
Tanzania’s Test of Healing: Why Africa’s Youth Are Watching Democracy on Trial

There are moments in the life of a nation when politics stops being about parties, speeches, rallies, or slogans, and

Steve Biko Wafula · May 28, 2026
Opinion
Beyond The Vibe: Bridging Africa’s Build Divide With Intelligent Infrastructure

Africa has always found its own way around barriers. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did

Soko Directory Team · May 22, 2026
Finance Bill 2026: The Deemed Dividend Trap That Could Turn KRA Into A Silent Shareholder In Kenyan Businesses

The Finance Bill 2026 debate on deemed dividends must be handled carefully because the idea is not entirely new. KRA

Steve Biko Wafula · May 22, 2026
How The Next Phase of Kenya’s Mobile Money Success Story is Overcoming Fragmentation

Kenya is often celebrated as the global blueprint for digital payments. And rightly so. Few markets can match the depth

Soko Directory Team · May 22, 2026
Here Are Top Insurance Mistakes That Many Kenyans Make And How To Avoid Them

Conversations on long-term financial security often revolve around saving, budgeting, investing, or building wealth. However, one of the most important

Soko Directory Team · May 21, 2026
Ruto Is Playing Russian Roulette With Kenya’s Survival, And The People Have Reached The End Of Their Patience

Kenya has reached a dangerous national moment where ordinary people are no longer merely complaining about the cost of living;

Steve Biko Wafula · May 21, 2026
From Compliance Watchdogs to Strategic Advisors: Why Internal Audit Must Shape the Future

Internal Auditors have for decades been labelled as the compliance enforcers that arrive after decisions have been made. While there

Soko Directory Team · May 20, 2026
Here Is How Kenya Is Shaping The Future Of African Pay-TV

Africa’s pay-TV industry is at a crossroads. Traditional growth engines including household subscriptions, linear programming, and fixed monthly bundles, are

Soko Directory Team · May 18, 2026
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Investment

NCBA Insurance Champions Innovation and Partnerships to Accelerate Insurance Growth in Kenya

NCBA Group, through its insurance arm, recently hosted members of the Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya during a breakfast

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026

Government and Policy

Kenya Trails African Peers in Shift to Smoke-Free Future Despite Progressive Nicotine Pouch Rules

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day this Sunday, a new report shows that Kenya is significantly lagging its

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026
Government and Policy HELB Announces Reopening Of Student Loan Portal After KUCCPS Placement Results

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced that applications for student loans are expected to open in the second

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
Lifestyle TECNO Launches Global ShotOnCAMON Challenge Giving Kenyans Chance to win 1Million and trip to Philipines through Mobile Photography

TECNO has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026 contest under the theme

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026
Government and Policy TSC Launches Nationwide Training For JSS Teachers

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has rolled out a nationwide training programme targeting Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in a

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
Government and Policy Kenya Approves U.S Ebola Quarantine Facility In Laikipia Amid Regional Outbreak Fears

Kenya has approved a United States government plan to establish a specialised Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Laikipia County,

Getrude Mathayo · May 29, 2026
Market News Credit Bank Underwrites Stability With Stronger Liquidity Buffers

Credit Bank took decisive actions in the first quarter of 2026 to strengthen its liquidity position and pivot the bank

Soko Directory Team · May 29, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner Build Like Arsenal: Why True Success Belongs To Those Who Trust The Process

Some dreams arrive like thunder, loud enough to disturb the sleep of a whole generation, but some dreams grow quietly

Steve Biko Wafula · May 29, 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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