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Hard truth about business funding no one tells entrepreneurs

Experts reveal what makes businesses attractive to funders, including strong financial systems, growth potential, clear market demand, good governance and scalability to secure loans or investment.
By Anjellah Owino Jun. 20, 2026
From Dandora to Texas, Mary Macharia’s journey from barefoot football in Nairobi to newborn care specialist in Houston reflects a powerful Kenyan diaspora success story.
By Boniface Mithika Jun. 16, 2026
Birthdays are fascinating. For some, they are grand celebrations planned months in advance. For others, there are days to avoid at all costs
By Ronald Kipruto Jun. 12, 2026
I’m a dreadful procrastinator. And I’m beginning to realise that the thought of all those things that are not getting done is stressing me out. But how do I change?
By Chris Hart Jun. 10, 2026
A thriving houseplant can do more than brighten a room; it can lift your mood, teach patience and even help you slow down in a fast-paced world
By Anjellah Owino Jun. 9, 2026
She is raising children while watching a parent slowly fade. Between both roles, she is barely holding herself together
By Jael Wakesho Jun. 6, 2026
Self-discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through without wavering
By Bishop David Muriithi Jun. 5, 2026
Stepping out of your comfort zone as an adult to learn a new skill fortifies mental health, preserves cognitive longevity, and systematically shields an ageing body from physiological decline
By Agnes Mwandawiro Jun. 3, 2026
High performers can have a healthy work-life balance by attending to their needs and taking necessary breaks
By Anjellah Owino Jun. 2, 2026
From vape pens to nicotine devices disguised as highlighters and ordinary pens, health experts warn that the tobacco industry is reinventing itself to attract a younger generation
By Joan Oyiela Jun. 2, 2026
What many women dismiss as stress, burnout or exhaustion could actually be early signs of perimenopause quietly affecting the body and mind
By Joan Oyiela May. 30, 2026
Texting is convenient, fast and low-pressure. However, it lacks the nuance of vocal tone, facial expressions and body language; they are incredibly easy to misinterpret
By Agnes Mwandawiro May. 29, 2026