In a significant step toward modernizing Kenya’s governance and economic landscape, President William Ruto on Wednesday signed into law seven critical bills at State House, Nairobi. These laws, which span tax reform, infrastructure management, anti-corruption measures, and business regulation, are designed to align Kenya with global best practices while fostering local development and governance efficiency. […]

Driving Climate Solutions Across Sub-Saharan Africa Catalyst Fund, a leading Kenyan pre-seed accelerator, has been awarded over KSh 33 million as part of the 2025 phase of the Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa program. This initiative is spearheaded by Village Capital, a global leader in impact-focused capital allocation, and supported by the Norwegian Agency for […]

The Black Founders Fund (BFF) Alumni Summit, held on November 27, 2024, at iHub in Nairobi, showcased the profound achievements of Black-led startups across Africa through its annual BFF Impact Report. The report celebrated the strides made by these startups, highlighting $379 million in funding raised, the creation of 6,000 new jobs, and an impressive […]

Kenyan Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have emerged as a critical financial lifeline for borrowers in the face of persistently high interest rates from commercial banks. Despite three consecutive reductions in the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to the current 11.25%, commercial banks have been slow to reduce […]