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Everyone says “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Which is fine advice, except baskets are expensive, eggs are fragile, and sometimes you just really believe in one chicken. So I bought one stock. Just one. Because I was convinced I had cracked the code, beaten the analysts, and...
It was a week of mixed signals across Africa’s equity markets; some bullish flickers, a few defensive pivots, and a whole lot of MTN Ghana. If you were hoping for synchronized optimism, you’ll have to wait. The continent’s exchanges danced to different tunes, with Ghana turning bearish, Rwanda riding Bralirwa’s...
Markets last week were supposed to be boring. It was a shortened trading week in the U.S. thanks to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and usually that means fewer headlines, lighter volumes, and a chance for traders to catch their breath. Instead, we got Greenland. US Markets On Tuesday, President...
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has identified 392,162 tax-evading firms, businesses, and wealthy individuals who owe approximately KSh759.7 billion in unpaid taxes, following a recent withholding tax audit. This crackdown is part of KRA’s efforts to widen its tax base and recover lost revenue. According to data from the withholding...
Kenya today launched the Kenya Cyber Resilience (KCR) Project, a bold national initiative aimed at safeguarding the country’s digital future. Officially unveiled during a high-level event in Nairobi, which also hosted the project’s first Steering Committee meeting, the initiative is funded by the European Union with KES. 454 million (EUR...
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco) has blamed encroachment along the high-voltage power line between Sondu Miriu and Ndhiwa for the delayed operationalisation of the Ndhiwa substation. Ketraco’s Senior Manager in charge of Project Management and Construction, Engineer Justine Muna, said several structures have been erected directly beneath or dangerously...
Siraji SACCO has received approval for KSh 170 million in World Bank–supported funding to support small and medium enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a key milestone in efforts to aid recovery and growth among its members. “This handover marks the conclusion of a process that began two years...
Entrepreneur Eunice Kaigai Glenie has once again turned vision into reality with the creation of the Wadau Experience, a one-of-a-kind destination that redefines leisure and cultural tourism. Designed almost entirely from wood and inspired by the elegant form of traditional dhows, the establishment stands as a testament to craftsmanship, sustainability...
Kenya has been chosen to host the next round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, a global initiative that allows participants to communicate live with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The selection places Kenya as the only African country picked for the 2026...
For a long time, the smartphone world has followed a familiar script. Big names. Predictable launches. Incremental upgrades wrapped in loud marketing. Users knew what to expect long before the phone ever hit the shelves. But lately, that script has started to crack, especially in markets like Kenya, where how...
