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Nairobi Becomes East Africa's Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment in 2026
Nairobi has overtaken Dar es Salaam and Kampala as East Africa's top FDI hub, with inflows projected to exceed USD 3.8 billion in 2026.
Kenya's SME Digital Lending Boom: Fintech Platforms Disburse Ksh 80 Billion in H1 2026
Kenyan fintech lenders disbursed a record Ksh 80 billion to SMEs in H1 2026, reshaping business access to credit across Kenya.
Maritime Experts Push for Greater Marine Insurance Adoption as Kenya's Trade Expands
Kenya imports goods worth more than Sh2.7 trillion every year, yet marine insurance uptake among local businesses remains critically low. Industry experts gathered in Nairobi are urging companies to close this protection gap before a single incident at sea wipes out their cargo and their bottom line.
Security Gains and Growing Colleges Powering Murang'a Town's Rapid Expansion
Murang'a town is undergoing rapid urban expansion fuelled by tighter security and a growing cluster of educational institutions. With a population surpassing 50,000, the county headquarters is attracting property developers and new residents seeking affordable alternatives to Nairobi, as colleges, police patrols, and municipal investment reshape the town's fortunes.
Why Africa's raw commodity exports are costing the continent trillions in lost value
Africa continues to export raw commodities such as cocoa, coffee, and timber while importing the finished products made from them, losing billions in potential value. Leaders and experts are now calling for urgent investment in processing industries to unlock what they describe as a trillion-dollar opportunity for the continent.
Four Kenyan AI Startups Among 15 to Complete Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Four Kenyan AI startups - Coamana, Duck, ReportsAI, and VunaPay - were among fifteen companies from eight African nations to graduate from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme on June 18, 2026, as the cohort posted an average monthly revenue of $60,000 and collective funding of $1.1 million.
Tourism PS Julius Bitok Tells Visitors Kenya Is Safe Amid Ebola Cancellation Wave
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has reassured both local and international visitors that Kenya is safe from Ebola and has no confirmed cases, even as the hospitality sector battles a surge in booking cancellations. Speaking at the KAHC symposium in Malindi, Bitok urged promotion agencies to redouble marketing efforts toward a target of five million annual visitors.
The Downside of Using Digital Credit to Restock Your Small Business in Kenya
Digital credit has opened doors for Kenyan small business owners, but the ease of borrowing can quickly become a trap. The story of Nakuru entrepreneur Amos Chege - who borrowed to meet a demand spike and ended up shutting his shop - shows why restocking on credit without a clear strategy can ruin a business.
Little Cab syncs billing platform with eTIMS as Kenya pushes digital tax compliance
Little Cab has linked its corporate invoicing platform to the Kenya Revenue Authority's eTIMS system, enabling automatic generation of tax-compliant invoices for business clients. The integration supports KRA's nationwide drive to digitise tax compliance and close VAT leakages across the Kenyan economy.