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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
NCBA’s AFAWA Partnership Unlocks Growth for Women Enterprises

As the pre-season showers signal the onset of the long rains across Kenya, a familiar rhythm returns to the countryside.

Soko Directory Team · Mar 8, 2026
NCBA Backs Cycling Growth As Over 1,000 Riders Compete In Safari Gravel Series

NCBA Group has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing sporting excellence and community wellness after partnering with the 2026 edition of

Soko Directory Team · Mar 7, 2026
From Dusty Shoes to Global Bags, How Nairobi Father-Son Duo Goes International

By Robai Ludenyi What started as a tiny shoe repair shop in a quiet Nairobi neighborhood has turned into an

Soko Directory Team · Mar 6, 2026
M-PESA Hits 40 Million Customers Milestone As It Turns Nineteen

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced that M-PESA has reached 40 million customers as it celebrates 19 years of driving financial

Soko Directory Team · Mar 6, 2026
Investment

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
Investment Majid Al Futtaim Retail Business School Becomes the First Retail School in Kenya to Earn NITA Certification

Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming

Soko Directory Team · Mar 5, 2026
Investment Global Trade Shaken As Trump Reinstates 10% Tariff After Court Setback

Robai Ludenyi Global trade has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after former U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated a 10 percent

Soko Directory Team · Mar 4, 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
Government & Policy
TVETA Releases Official List Of Accredited TVET Institutions

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has issued a strong warning to Kenyans seeking admission to technical

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 10, 2026
Nairobi Unveils Ksh38.1B Water Plan As Floods Expose Infrastructure Gaps

Heavy rains and devastating floods in Nairobi have once again exposed the city’s fragile infrastructure, pushing authorities to take decisive

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
TSC, ODPP Announce 387 New Job Vacancies, Deadline And How To Apply

Kenyan job seekers have been handed a fresh opportunity to secure employment in the public sector after the Teachers Service

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 10, 2026
KUCCPS Opens Applications For May 2026 TVET Intake, Deadline And How To Apply

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened applications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 9, 2026
KUPPET Issues 7-Day Strike Notice Over Teachers’ Pay And Medical Cover Crisis

Teachers across Kenya are edging closer to a nationwide strike following mounting frustrations over failing medical cover and delayed healthcare

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 9, 2026
Opinion
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
The Evolution Of Insurance Through Big Data

The insurance industry is increasingly being shaped by data-driven innovation. As digital platforms become central to service delivery, insurers are

Soko Directory Team · Feb 24, 2026
As Schools Go digital, Kenya Must Not Forget The Power Of The Pen

Kenya’s learners returned to school in an education system that continues to evolve at a pace. Digital tools, online content

Soko Directory Team · Feb 24, 2026
A Look At The Fiscal Strategy for Kenya’s Arid Lands

This year has kicked off with predominantly sunny and dry weeks across Kenya, and the economic headlines have returned to

Soko Directory Team · Feb 17, 2026
Latest News

Technology

Kenya’s Tech Startups Lead Job Creation but Face Growth Hurdles

By Robai Ludenyi Kenya’s technology startups are driving a major wave of employment, creating the majority of new jobs in

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 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
Government and Policy TVETA Releases Official List Of Accredited TVET Institutions

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has issued a strong warning to Kenyans seeking admission to technical

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 10, 2026
uncategorized Crude Oil Hits Four-Year High As War Threatens Key Shipping Route

By Robai Ludenyi Global oil prices have jumped sharply, climbing to about $119 per barrel, the highest level seen since

Soko Directory Team · Mar 10, 2026
Government and Policy Nairobi Unveils Ksh38.1B Water Plan As Floods Expose Infrastructure Gaps

Heavy rains and devastating floods in Nairobi have once again exposed the city’s fragile infrastructure, pushing authorities to take decisive

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
Headlines The Following Regions Brace For Heavy Rainfall As Kenya Met Issues 7-Day Forecast

The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a weather advisory warning that several regions across Kenya should prepare for

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 10, 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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