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The rent-a-stress economy blowing into a full-scale economic liquidity crisis
Behind the relentless “hustle” lies a brutal reality where both the State and the lending ecosystem have created a trap rather than a springboard for wealth.
By James Mungai
2026-05-13 08:13:00
By Victor Chesang
2026-05-13 06:00:00
As Kenya enters a new budget cycle, pressure is mounting on the government to prioritise disciplined spending and faster cash circulation to ease economic strain on households and businesses.
By CPA Wycliff Bichang’a
2026-05-12 06:00:00
Policy and investment levers such as establishing rural tech hubs, providing targeted public funding for digital skills outside major cities, trigger a ripple effect that transforms communities.
By Chepkemoi Magdaline
2026-05-10 17:07:10
Nganyas define the Kenyan culture and are some of the most memorable sites in Kenya; I guess more than the Big 5.
By XN Iraki
2026-05-06 07:01:00
AI strengthens verification by identifying inconsistencies, detecting manipulations, and adapting to emerging fraud patterns in real time.
By Edwin Mutisya
2026-05-05 21:04:32
Institutions must also confront the underlying issues whether they be excessive workloads, unclear mandates, or environments where employees feel unheard.
By Haji Ahmed
2026-05-05 20:57:45
Small businesses are no longer defined only by what they produce or where they are located, They are increasingly defined by how they participate in the broader economy.
By Lydiah Kiburu
2026-05-04 09:53:09
From manufacturing to agriculture and services, more firms are entering regional markets, securing new customers and building cross-border partnerships.
By Mark Mwaniki
2026-05-03 06:00:00
Public plunder has not only continued unabated but may well have worsened compared to the previous administration, with little visible commitment from the top to rein it in.
By Patrick Muinde
2026-05-02 08:00:00
People think debt collection is just shouting and threats. But the truth is its strategy, psychology, endurance, humour, negotiation, and a little bit of madness. It’s messy magic.
By James Mungai
2026-04-29 15:03:30
By 2050, one in every three workers on earth will be African. The question is not whether that is power. The question is whether Africa is finally ready to price it.
By Victor Chesang
2026-04-29 14:33:08
Diplomatically, Ruto's insinuations are completely unjustifiable. They may easily pass as bullying from big brother or looking down upon our neighbours.
By Patrick Muinde
2026-04-25 09:05:00
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