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I Had a Friend — Until I Realized the Friend Was Me

There was a time in my life when I used to say, almost jokingly, that I had a friend who

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026
The Three Teachers of a Man On How To Create Wealth: Hunger, Poverty, and a Broken Heart

There is a quiet truth about life that many people only discover when the noise fades and reality sets in.

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026
Why Smart Employers are Placing Employment Risk Front and Center This Year

By Francis Maina Employment relationships in Kenya have traditionally been governed by contracts and customs, with disputes in the workplace

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Safaricom, Sprite Team Up to Empower Young Creators Through Hook’d on Fresh Series

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), through its youth platform Safaricom-Hook, has partnered with the Coca-Cola Company in Kenya through its Sprite brand

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
How To Capitalize On KCB WRC Safari Rally And Win A House

The Safari Rally season is here, and the gravel roads and hairpin bends in Naivasha lies another rally, one that

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Investment

Investment

Kenya and Rwanda Plan Unified License to Accelerate Fintech Innovation and Market Expansion

Kenya and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward transforming the financial technology landscape in East Africa through a bold

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026

Investment

What Lies Ahead for Nation Media Group Under Rostam Azizi

The future of Nation Media Group has entered a new chapter following the involvement of Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi. As

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 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
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
Government & Policy
Students Eligible For Scholarships Ahead Of KUCCPS Applications

The University Fund of Kenya has set the record straight on eligibility for the scholarship applications, even as 2025 KCSE

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
NYS Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive, Deadline And How To Apply

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially kicked off a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at enrolling thousands of young Kenyans

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
TSC Plans Mass Transfer Of Teachers Amid Staff Balancing Exercise

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is preparing to conduct a nationwide transfer of teachers in April as part of an

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
M-Ajira Reassures Candidates Amid Temporary Travel Delays to Gulf Destinations

M-Ajira has moved to reassure candidates and their families following temporary delays affecting travel for some Kenyans scheduled to take

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
How Nairobi Land Fraudsters With Police And Goon Protection Found Their Match At The High Court

Land grabbing and trespassing have long been among the most toxic and destructive habits plaguing Kenya’s property sector. For years,

Soko Directory Team · Mar 14, 2026
Opinion
Insurance Credibility is Earned Through Claims

By Patrick Omoro If you were to speak with Kenyans who have filed an insurance claim after a motor vehicle

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
The Next Phase of Financial Inclusion in Africa: Digital Identity, Trust and Collaboration

By Lee Naik, CEO: TransUnion Africa Across Africa, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Governments, regulators, and innovators have

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Beyond Sympathy and Politics: The Hard Lessons in the Raphael Tuju Debt Dispute

In Kenya’s highly charged political environment, it is often difficult to separate legal disputes from political theatre. The ongoing public

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

I Had a Friend — Until I Realized the Friend Was Me

There was a time in my life when I used to say, almost jokingly, that I had a friend who

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026

Government and Policy

Students Eligible For Scholarships Ahead Of KUCCPS Applications

The University Fund of Kenya has set the record straight on eligibility for the scholarship applications, even as 2025 KCSE

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
Entrepreneur's Corner The Three Teachers of a Man On How To Create Wealth: Hunger, Poverty, and a Broken Heart

There is a quiet truth about life that many people only discover when the noise fades and reality sets in.

Steve Biko Wafula · Mar 16, 2026
Lifestyle Boehringer Ingelheim–mPharma Initiative Expands Chronic Disease Care as Kenya Faces Rising NCD Burden

The Access to Healthcare program by Boehringer Ingelheim, launched in 2022 in partnership with mPharma, has reached more than 150,000

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Government and Policy NYS Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive, Deadline And How To Apply

The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially kicked off a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at enrolling thousands of young Kenyans

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
Government and Policy TSC Plans Mass Transfer Of Teachers Amid Staff Balancing Exercise

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is preparing to conduct a nationwide transfer of teachers in April as part of an

Getrude Mathayo · Mar 16, 2026
Investment Kenya and Rwanda Plan Unified License to Accelerate Fintech Innovation and Market Expansion

Kenya and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward transforming the financial technology landscape in East Africa through a bold

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 2026
Government and Policy M-Ajira Reassures Candidates Amid Temporary Travel Delays to Gulf Destinations

M-Ajira has moved to reassure candidates and their families following temporary delays affecting travel for some Kenyans scheduled to take

Soko Directory Team · Mar 16, 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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