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Graham Kajilwa

Why it is costly to be a Kenyan citizen today

Basic documents such as IDs which used to be free will now cost Sh300. Replacing a lost ID used to cost Sh100 but will now cost Sh1,000.

By Graham Kajilwa 11 days ago

Why it is costly to be a Kenyan citizen today

Unanswered questions in the new affordable housing law

Unanswered questions in the new affordable housing law

By Graham Kajilwa 15 days ago

How high interest rates impede credit access by small businesses

How high interest rates impede credit access by small businesses

By Graham Kajilwa 15 days ago

Lobby: Kenya could miss out on continental trade deal

Lobby: Kenya could miss out on continental trade deal

By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago

Affordable housing: Will State's data-backed action now pay off?

The Government is banking on an elaborate breakdown of Kenyans' incomes to ensure those in need of housing units will be able to afford no matter their take home.

By Graham Kajilwa 22 days ago

Affordable housing: Will State's data-backed action now pay off?

The making of a social entrepreneur: When impact supersedes profit

Megan Mukuria is a rebel. But a rebel with a cause. And her cause, to provide opportunities to girls and women, has seen her build a budding business - Zana Africa.

By Graham Kajilwa 23 days ago

The making of a social entrepreneur: When impact supersedes profit

Bottlenecks stagnating the EAC integration amid fresh lobbying

Meeting in Nairobi noted some of tools put in place to reduce trade barriers and increase regional exchange of goods and services are not working.

By Graham Kajilwa 26 days ago

Bottlenecks stagnating the EAC integration amid fresh lobbying

When do you stop working? Age-old debate just won't retire

New Bill in the National Assembly wants the retirement age increased from the current 60 to 65 years amid reports of improved life expectancy at 66.5 for women and 60.6 for men.

By Graham Kajilwa 26 days ago

When do you stop working? Age-old debate just won't retire

The downside of the Sh1 billion per day boda boda industry in Kenya

It costs a boda boda rider between Sh1,680 and Sh2.8 million to treat motorcycle-related injuries. These injuries range from polytrauma, limb, abdomen, head, and thoracic injury.

By Graham Kajilwa 30 days ago

The downside of the Sh1 billion per day boda boda industry in Kenya

Kenya tops regional peers and China in growth prospects among executives

Kenya tops China and East African Community (EAC) economies in the prospect list as documented in the survey published by consulting firm PwC.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Kenya tops regional peers and China in growth prospects among executives

Nostalgia, despair as city estates with rich history set to come down

Demolition of old estates where some families have called home for up to three generations will give rise to units that are expensive.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Nostalgia, despair as city estates with rich history set to come down

Second-generation liquor: Legal lacuna impeding illicit brew war

This type of alcohol may not necessarily be illicit owing to the fact that KRA and KEBS issued certifications and licenses to the manufacturers.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Second-generation liquor: Legal lacuna impeding illicit brew war

Banks up credit collection in real estate amid loans appetite

The latest Credit Officer Survey by CBK also shows building and construction as another sector that banks will intensify their recovery efforts this quarter.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Banks up credit collection in real estate amid loans appetite

Heavy machinery company unveils innovative fuel-efficient excavator

This Komatsu excavator is engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern construction projects while prioritising efficiency, sustainability, and operator comfort

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Heavy machinery company unveils innovative fuel-efficient excavator

Staff attrition and obsolete equipment slows State agency's bid to commercialise products

The institute is now seeking the help of regulatory bodies to aid in the commercialisation of the developed products.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Staff attrition and obsolete equipment slows State agency's bid to commercialise products

Looming mergers now put State corporations on edge

Plans to merge several State corporations have caused anxiety among agencies with overlapping roles as they craft ways to stay relevant.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Looming mergers now put State corporations on edge

Region's private sector moot plan to grow intra-EAC trade

The visit is aimed at determining the extent of the challenges affecting cross-border trade in the region.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Region's private sector moot plan to grow intra-EAC trade

Enforcement of contentious NSSF Act illegal, governors say

Argue directive by NSSF following the Supreme Court judgement is ill-advised and not grounded on any law after the apex court reverted the case to the Court of Appeal.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Enforcement of contentious NSSF Act illegal, governors say

Treasury banks on tax policy reforms to increase revenues

CS Ndung'u says country needs tax system that optimises collection and reduces expenditure.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Treasury banks on tax policy reforms to increase revenues

Standard Group appoints two new board members

The board of directors of The Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Leonie Von Elverfeldt and Chris Otundo as independent non-executive directors with effect from March 6, 2024.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Standard Group appoints two new board members

Concerns over government crackdown on illicit alcohol

The beer sector is a multibillion shillings industry and has been a cash cow for the government for ages.

By Graham Kajilwa and Brian Ngugi 1 month ago

Concerns over government crackdown on illicit alcohol

KRA's battle to collect taxes from elusive landlords continues

Prof Njuguna Ndung'u proposes to review the residential rental income tax regime to ensure fairness and improve tax collection.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

KRA's battle to collect taxes from elusive landlords continues

Agency eyes Sh1.6tr export earnings in new game plan

KEPROBA plans to increase Kenya's exports by 10.7 per cent annually from Sh873.1 billion in 2022 to Sh1.6 trillion BY 2028.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Agency eyes Sh1.6tr export earnings in new game plan

How ready are you to start a business?

What is your business objective? Your target, mission and vision are important in creating your strategy.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

How ready are you to start a business?

Night construction, lack of PPEs key safety concerns in the built industry

Night-time construction is one of the key safety hazards identified by players in the built industry, who recently met to deliberate on ways to improve health and safety standards in the sector.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Night construction, lack of PPEs key safety concerns in the built industry

Why lenders are shunning agri-based small enterprises

Most loans to SMEs in the country are borrowed by the informal value chain part of the agricultural sector.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Why lenders are shunning agri-based small enterprises

Kenyan electric vehicle company unveils latest model in Rwanda

Go Electric Ltd is set to unveil its latest electrical and solar vehicle models in Rwanda, marking a significant stride in the realm of sustainable transportation.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Kenyan electric vehicle company unveils latest model in Rwanda

Manufacturing slowdown, debt burden to cut Kenya growth

Agriculture, which is the backbone of Kenya's industries, is not expected to be as vibrant as was the case last year.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Manufacturing slowdown, debt burden to cut Kenya growth

Retail, insurance singled out for topping suppliers' list of shame

Two sectors are on the radar due to abuse of buyer power. CAK says its interventions have saved consumers over Sh8.4 billion.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Retail, insurance singled out for topping suppliers' list of shame

Trustees now in dilemma over NSSF directive

Pension trustees are in a dilemma on how to go about the directive by NSSF that insisted on the legality of the NSSF Act 2013 following a recent decision by the Supreme Court.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Trustees now in dilemma over NSSF directive

From hostels to low deposits: What Kenyans want in the housing levy

Some residents even proposed monthly payments of as low as Sh1,500, arguing that it is more reasonable for the majority of low-income earners.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

From hostels to low deposits: What Kenyans want in the housing levy

How lapses by state agencies led to Embakasi gas plant explosion

Report shows laxity by relevant authorities in enforcing safety measures in Miradi area. The facility had been condemned and owners fined in court but continued operating.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

How lapses by state agencies led to Embakasi gas plant explosion

Why digital technologies are out of reach for smallholder farmers

Digital platforms empower farmers with information, networking opportunities, and direct connections to buyers, ultimately improving their profitability and sustainability in the marketplace.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Why digital technologies are out of reach for smallholder farmers

KQ resumes Nairobi-Mogadishu flights after a four-year hiatus

Flights between Nairobi and Mogadishu have always been affected by the diplomatic spats between Kenya and Somalia.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

KQ resumes Nairobi-Mogadishu flights after a four-year hiatus

How a weak shilling has made prime properties expensive

Sellers of prime properties in the country have opted to list their prices in foreign currencies to counter the depreciating shilling, Knight Frank reports.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

How a weak shilling has made prime properties expensive

Changing consumer bevaviour slows down retail expansion

Changing consumer behaviour has been linked to decreased expansion of retail outlets in the country

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Changing consumer bevaviour slows down retail expansion

State targets 3.5m jobs in software industries, SMEs

The government plans to leverage e-commerce and startups to drive employment opportunities for up to 3.5 million youth by 2027.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

State targets 3.5m jobs in software industries, SMEs

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has also set its eyes on government departments and agencies, courts and telcos that hold mobile money balances.

By Esther Dianah and Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

State to go after crypto and law firms in unclaimed assets' hunt

Ufaa wants firms to declare unclaimed assets in reports

The authority has said that withholding this information is misleading the public, particularly investors, who seek to put their money in those institutions.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Ufaa wants firms to declare unclaimed assets in reports

Office spaces or hostels: How to find your niche in the property market

A review of government, public documents, and zoning guidelines in libraries, online and other avenues will also arm an investor with valuable information.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Office spaces or hostels: How to find your niche in the property market

Why many farmers struggle to access mainstream financing

Aspects such as low penetration of smartphones among farmers contribute to the difficulties they face in accessing financing, a new survey shows.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Why many farmers struggle to access mainstream financing

It's a race against time for Vision 2030 economic blueprint

The Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) has identified the disconnect between the programme and the private sector as one of its priorities in the rollout of its 2023-2027 strategic plan.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

It's a race against time for Vision 2030 economic blueprint

Limited data blamed for poor uptake of housing products in the local market

Some of the gaps in data are how unsecured loans have crowded out mortgages and the lack of affordability classifications in loans from Saccos advanced for housing purposes.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Limited data blamed for poor uptake of housing products in the local market

How inflation pushed up cost of constructing a house last year

Putting up a home has become more expensive in the last one year as new data showed prices of metal doors and windows increased the most over the period.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

How inflation pushed up cost of constructing a house last year

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