Business

Over 2500 boda boda riders in Tigania West are set to establish a major association aimed at streamlining the sector. Speaking during a meeting of leaders drawn from various boda boda groups in the five wards of the sub county, they said they will be launching an umbrella association so as to unite the...

Gakoromone modern market is set to be constructed at a cost of Sh 800 million by the national government. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki said the modern market will have lactation areas, ICT hubs, and reliable electricity, forming part of a broader agenda to uplift grassroots economies and empower ordinary citizens.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki  has announced  the construction of a long awaited expansion of the Rironi-Mau Summit Road into a dual carriageway by July this year. Speaking to mourners in Molo on Thursday, Kindiki said  the multi billion  project is  marked as one of the major  ambitious infrastructure undertakings under President william  Ruto’s administration.

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA), has supported community groups with essential tools and equipment to help start and grow their businesses. The beneficiaries including youth groups, women cooperatives, and local artisans received tools, as well as guidance on business registration, value addition, and access to markets.

The Kenya ambassador to Somali Kubai Kiringo has promised to help in the fight to end miraa business crisis in the country. Speaking at the Meru county governor's residence during the swearing in ceremony of the County Executive Committee Members, Kiringo said several factors have hindered the business for years noting stringent measures have...

Kenya has taken center stage at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan with a bold pavilion led by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA). Under the powerful theme “Kenya Rising from the Bottom Up”, the East African nation is showcasing its vibrant culture, groundbreaking innovations and sustainable development in...

Manufacturers in Meru and its environs can now have their products tested for quality control after the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) set up a lab in Meru town. Small and medium enterprise owners can now enjoy quality control services closer and within a shorter time. Speaking during a media...

I&M Bank CEO Gul Khan has commended Central Bank's recent move to lower interest rates, noting that the reduction will enhance productivity and contribute to the overall growth of the Kenyan economy. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) implemented a reduction in interest rates from 11.25% to 10.75% in 2025, with an additional 50...

Daniel Kiogora, a large scale farmer from Kithirune in Central Imenti, Meru County, is promoting the Azolla plant as a significant solution to the escalating costs of animal feed. Thanks to the Asian aquatic plant, Kiogora has been able to save approximately Ksh 8,000 to Ksh10,000 every month on feed expenses.

The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has reassured Kenyans that policyholders affected by the collapse of insurance companies will receive their dues. PCF is an entity established under the Insurance Act Cap 179 in 2007, to manage insurance companies that have been placed under statutory management. The fund was created after the...