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How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes

In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men.
By Rodgers Otiso 11 hrs ago
How Kisumu's female coffin makers are defying gender stereotypes
Why Kenya has few micro insurers
By Graham Kajilwa 11 hrs ago
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
By Sofia Ali 15 hrs ago
Why African diaspora are choosing to settle in Kenya
Why African diaspora are choosing to settle in Kenya
By Manuel Ntoyai 15 hrs ago
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
Britam’s innovation and incubation hub BetaLab has invested Sh5 million in a local fintech firm Oye, to boost access to insurance and ease fuel costs for the country’s two million boda boda drivers.
By Esther Dianah 21 hrs ago
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner
When torrential rain swept away the tents, decorations, and food at a 2019 wedding reception at the Kericho Golf Club, many thought the day was ruined.
By Nikko Tanui 21 hrs ago
From pitching tents to the sought-after events planner
Energy sector players urge supply chain policy change
Stakeholders in the energy and oil industry are calling for the establishment of consistent policies and dependable supply chains.
By Manuel Ntoyai 7 days ago
Energy sector players urge supply chain policy change
State's bid to reserve tenders below Sh3b for local firms
Local businesses will be able to benefit from government tenders up to Sh3 billion even as the State is keen not accumulate further debts owed to enterprises.
By Graham Kajilwa 7 days ago
State's bid to reserve tenders below Sh3b for local firms
Gulf Air's return to Nairobi a boon trade, travel and regional connectivity
After 13 years, Gulf Air has returned to Nairobi, reigniting direct connectivity between Bahrain and Kenya. The airline’s decision to relaunch flights on 2 June 2025.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 7 days ago
Gulf Air's return to Nairobi a boon trade, travel and regional connectivity
Non-remittances, land investments amplify financial woes of Afya Sacco
The minutes of the 43rd Annual Delegates Meeting held last year have offered a glimpse of the financial woes bedeviling Afya Co-operative Savings that resulted to a chaotic gathering in May.
By Graham Kajilwa 7 days ago
Non-remittances, land investments amplify financial woes of Afya Sacco
How Mitumba, local textile firms can co-exist side by side
Establishing standards for imported second-hand clothes and those manufactured locally is one of the ways players in the Mitumba sector believe will allow these two industries to co-exist.
By Graham Kajilwa 14 days ago
How Mitumba, local textile firms can co-exist side by side
Kenya and Barbados - a tourism and business partnership poised for growth
Kenya and Barbados stand on the verge of a thriving tourism and trade partnership, driven by shared values, travel policies, and business opportunities.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 16 days ago
Kenya and Barbados - a tourism and business partnership poised for growth
Boost as agency proposes halving consignment fee for local exporters
KenTrade has proposed to slash the $10 (Sh1,300) Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) fee by half to increase cross-border trade.
By Graham Kajilwa 21 days ago
Boost as agency proposes halving consignment fee for local exporters
Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Flowers continue to lead Kenya’s horticultural exports as the country gears up to host the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Exhibition (IFTEX).
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 21 days ago
Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Inside State's Sh3.7b fresh plan to revamp MSMEs sector
The government wants to harmonise government fees, taxes, and levies affecting these businesses with the aim of promoting targeted fiscal and business incentives for MSMEs.
By Graham Kajilwa 21 days ago
Inside State's Sh3.7b fresh plan to revamp MSMEs sector
Digital platform eyes regional expansion after clinching Sh6.5b additional funding
Wakandi has launched a Series A funding round, aiming to raise $50 million (Sh6.5 billion) within three months to expand into Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
By Kelley Boss 21 days ago
Digital platform eyes regional expansion after clinching Sh6.5b additional funding
Startups bag Sh154m financing to boost education
Twelve Kenyan startups are set to receive up to $1.2 million (Sh154 million) as part of a programme to foster access to education technology.
By Peter Wakaba 21 days ago
Startups bag Sh154m financing to boost education
Safaricom unveils Taasi credit facility for traders
Safaricom on Wednesday launched an overdraft facility for micro and small businesses.
By Clare Ochieng 28 days ago
Safaricom unveils Taasi credit facility for traders
Brewing the truth: Real reason behind Kenya's coffee boom
Kenya’s coffee farmers are enjoying a rare windfall as the value of their beans surges, a welcome development for a sector long marred by underinvestment, debt, and exploitation.
By Raymond Muthee 28 days ago
Brewing the truth: Real reason behind Kenya's coffee boom
Regional lobbies urge end to NTBs
East African Community (EAC) member states have been urged to remove non-tariff barriers(NTBs) hindering youth and women-led businesses.
By James Wanzala 28 days ago
Regional lobbies urge end to NTBs
Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
Four students have been recognised for their exceptional academic performance in biotechnology by the Kenya University Biotech Consortium (KUBICO).
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 28 days ago
Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
Global tech firm Oracle and messaging platform ink new pact
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 28 days ago
Global tech firm Oracle and messaging platform ink new pact
Why 2024 was a good year for dairy and cottonseed farmers
For dairy, cottonseed, and wheat farmers, 2024 was a great year.They smiled all the way to the bank after these products recorded a double digit jump in prices.
By Graham Kajilwa 28 days ago
Why 2024 was a good year for dairy and cottonseed farmers
Oracle, messaging firm pact to ease global conversational experiences
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 29 days ago
Oracle, messaging firm pact to ease global conversational experiences
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