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Steve Mbego

Want to be more productive? - Break these habits

To achieve more in work and life, we have to make the most of our time.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Want to be more productive? - Break these habits

Why your hustle needs its story

Why your hustle needs its story

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Running a family business? Pass the baton early

Running a family business? Pass the baton early

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

You can’t make it alone, says author

You can’t make it alone, says author

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

High IQ and low emotional intelligence could cost you your dream job

Having a high IQ but low emotional intelligence (EI) could cost you your dream job.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

High IQ and low emotional intelligence could cost you your dream job

Bedroom cheats harm boardrooms

The study found a strong correlation between adultery and workplace misconduct by corporate executives and financial advisers.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Bedroom cheats harm boardrooms

What to do in a toxic workplace

Three in five workers experience poor mental health due to distressing situations at work

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

What to do in a toxic workplace

How to be a happy millionaire

Sources of sad money include earning a salary from a job you despise or getting alimony after a bitter divorce.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

How to be a happy millionaire

My passion is bringing music to youth startups

All I wanted was to provide solutions to the needs that I see every day.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

My passion is bringing music to youth startups

How to survive a cash crunch

You should come up with a plan you can offer to your critical resources that allows you to keep enough cash to maintain your operations.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

How to survive a cash crunch

Rabar: Why I’m leaving the Den

Myke Rabar is one of the prominent faces in Kenya’s corporate world, more so as founder of entertainment and events management company, Homeboyz.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Rabar: Why I’m leaving the Den

Sub-Saharan Africa to have over 600 million unique subscribers by 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa will have 623 million unique mobile subscribers by 2025, a 44 per cent increase on the 456 million users in 2018

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Sub-Saharan Africa to have over 600 million unique subscribers by 2025

Standard backs Mara race

Media house will provide coverage on TV, radio, newspaper and digital platform.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Standard backs Mara race

Three firms admitted to the CMA Regulatory Sandbox

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) today admitted three IT firms to the CMA Regulatory Sandbox.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Three firms admitted to the CMA Regulatory Sandbox

EABL profit rises to Sh11.5b

The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has posted Sh11.5 billion profit after tax for its full year financial results ended 30th June 2019

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

EABL profit rises to Sh11.5b

The anatomy of a gambler

A joint survey by Ipsos and GeoPoll, Unpacking Betting in Kenya, has attempted to lay bare the relationship between household income and betting

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

The anatomy of a gambler

Past finance ministers and how they fared on

Information from the National Treasury website indicates that the country has had 14 cabinet secretaries in the Finance docket

By Fredrick Obura and Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Past finance ministers and how they fared on

Lower middle class spends most time on social media

A report found that low-middle income earners in Nairobi spend an average of three hours a day on social media

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Lower middle class spends most time on social media

The stats behind our reliance on ‘kadogo’ buys

Additionally, Kenyan buyers prefer convenient, well-stocked outlets

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

The stats behind our reliance on ‘kadogo’ buys

Red meat concerns: What next for Kenyans?

Experts reveal the best approach to buy fresh meat products in the market

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Red meat concerns: What next for Kenyans?

Kenyan men more active in social media than women

Males in Kenya are more active in social media platforms than females according to a report released on July 14

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Kenyan men more active in social media than women

How to get new customers for your business

In an era of information overload, consumers have learnt to overlook most advertisements. It’s common for people to flip channels to skip a commercial

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

How to get new customers for your business

Best-paying jobs in Kenya

Approximately 17 million Kenyans are employed, with the informal sector accounting for more than 80 per cent of all jobs.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Best-paying jobs in Kenya

Petrol prices rise as diesel goes down in July review

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new retail pump prices of petroleum products effective from July 15

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Petrol prices rise as diesel goes down in July review

SportPesa to customers: We are engaging Interior Ministry and KRA

SportPesa on Sunday said it is in discussion with the Ministry of Interior and Kenya Revenue Authority to resume its services, which have been off sin

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

SportPesa to customers: We are engaging Interior Ministry and KRA

e4Impact signs on second cohort of entrepreneurs

The start-ups incubated were drawn from various sectors, including agri-food, fashion design, green business and renewable energy.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

e4Impact signs on second cohort of entrepreneurs

How cows, crops and furniture could unlock Sh3.7tr in loans

Several banks in the country are using the registry to advance credit to individuals and small businesses.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

How cows, crops and furniture could unlock Sh3.7tr in loans

Survey reveals new sources of billions for media houses

Companies in Kenya spent Sh91.5b in 2018 down from Sh108 billion spent a year before in advertising expenses, a new survey by the Kenya Media Landscape

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Survey reveals new sources of billions for media houses

Jobs where liars excel

While lying is frowned upon in many professions, recent research shows it may just be the vice that makes one a top performer in certain careers.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Jobs where liars excel

What could a creative do with Sh1.5m?

On the continent itself, growing economies, a rising middle class and rapid urbanisation are helping the movement along.

By Steve Mbego and Christine Nyawira 5 years ago

What could a creative do with Sh1.5m?

App lenders sign code of conduct, commit to responsible lending practices

: Members of the Digital Lenders Association (DLAK), on Thursday signed on a code of conduct

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

App lenders sign code of conduct, commit to responsible lending practices

Technical glitch? Users get free Safaricom data

Safaricom users this morning took to social media to report a ‘glitch’ that saw them subscribe to the telco’s platinum data plan for free.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Technical glitch? Users get free Safaricom data

Raila speaks out on dying tea sector

He called for reforms at the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), which he said, has lost touch with the farmers.

By Fredick Obura and Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Raila speaks out on dying tea sector

The study additionally established that free lunches boost bonding among employees

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

The Spotlight

Safaricom system maintenance to affect services

Safaricom system maintenance which started today morning and is expected to continue to Sunday morning will limit users’ ability to forward calls

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Safaricom system maintenance to affect services

KRA intercepts 20,000 litres of ethanol at Kenya-Tanzania border

(KRA) has intercepted 20,000 litres of ethanol concealed under a bag of potatoes at the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

KRA intercepts 20,000 litres of ethanol at Kenya-Tanzania border

US Embassy accepts new banknotes

In a Tuesday tweet, the Embassy said it was working on procedures to accept the new Kenyan shillings.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

US Embassy accepts new banknotes

How to call without credit on Safaricom

Safaricom launches reverse call feature

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

How to call without credit on Safaricom

Dont be confused, budget terms explained

Budget terminologies

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

Dont be confused, budget terms explained

App lenders form association as Njoroge talks tough

The leading digital lenders in the country have today announced the launch of the Digital Lenders Association of Kenya (DLAK)

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

App lenders form association as Njoroge talks tough

KBA: Watch out for money launderers

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has asked the banks, retailers, and citizens to be vigilant as there may be attempts to launder illicit funds

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

KBA: Watch out for money launderers

CBK unveils new bank notes

The Central Bank of Kenya on Saturday unveiled new bank notes during the Madaraka Day celebration.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

CBK unveils new bank notes

NSE receives regulators nod to launch derivatives market

CMA has granted approval to Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch and operate the Derivatives Exchange.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

NSE receives regulators nod to launch derivatives market

No service disruption, KRA says

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has assured taxpayers that there is no service disruption in all its operation.

By Steve Mbego 5 years ago

No service disruption, KRA says

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