Lawrence Baraza
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Finance
M-Shwari deposits fall for first time in 10yrs
M-Shwari deposits dropped by 44 percent to Ksh.416.7 billion in a year to March 2023. The platform had a whooping…
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Corporate
Why Telkom Has Lost 1.6 Million Subscribers
Telkom Kenya took the biggest hit regarding customer subscriptions amid a government crackdown on unregistered SIM cards. According to Data…
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Currencies
State opts for short-term bonds as shilling value dips 0.5% against Dollar in under a week
The Kenya Shilling has continued to shed its value against the US Dollar, having lost 0.58 percent in value for…
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Credit Score
Sam Omukoko: Mastering your credit score is key to negotiating better loan rates
In this year’s Customer Service Week celebration, we have a specific focus in mind, given the evolving landscape of the…
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Agriculture
Ruto: No permit issuance to wheat, maize importers in Kenya
The ban on wheat and maize imports into Kenya has been informed by President William Ruto’s aim at protecting local…
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Wealth Creators
Dangote’s net worth down 22% in ten months on rising interest rates
Aliko Dangote’s net worth shrunk by 22 percent in ten months to October in 2023 even though he maintained the…
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Wealth Creators
Africa’s billionaire Dangote to secure $500MN platform for African companies transacting in US Dollar
Africa’s richest man – Aliko Dangote is partnering with two US billionaires for the Alterra Capital Partners fund, a new…
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Technology
Xecure App launches in Kenya to help prevent phone theft cases
As Kenya grapples with an alarming surge in phone theft cases, Xecure, a cutting-edge mobile phone security application, has emerged…
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Commodities
Higher oil spending likely to weaken Saudi’s stronger balance sheet
Rating firm Moody’s now thinks that higher spending that becomes inflexible through oil price cycles may weaken Saudi Arabia’s currently…
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Corporate
Old Mutual Expands Integrated Financial Services Branch Network
Old Mutual Kenya has opened its second Integrated Financial Service (IFS) branch in the Central Business District, Kimathi Street, as…
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