A US company has launched a Facebook-linked mobile phone lending service that allows users to borrow and repay small loans through M-Pesa.
The service, accessible through an app dubbed Branch is set to raise competition for other M-Pesa-based loan disbursement...
Francis Wachira was employed as a fruit vendor at Nairobi’s Marikiti market where he worked for five years making a living from the Sh100 he earned every day. It was a job he did passionately but without earning much,...
Proper feeding is very important for the success of dairy farming and represents the highest single variable cost in livestock production. First, a farmer needs to understand the nutritional requirements of his dairy animals in order to provide the...
Rabbit rearing is easy, comes with a lot of fun and it is a profitable venture. The animals are mainly reared for pelt (skin), food, fur and as pets. Initially, rabbit rearing was a reserve for young boys as...
The following opinion feature by George Bodo was first published in the Business Daily.
The decision by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to ground Imperial Bank has undoubtedly rattled the markets especially given that this is the second time...
Nissan Xtrail is a comfortable and sturdy four wheel drive sports utility vehicle from a reputable car manufacturer. However, like all vehicles, the Xtrail’s lifespan greatly depends on the user’s commitment to regular maintenance. It is also important to...
Pros
Roomy interior; admirable fuel economy; availability of a stout turbocharged engine; standard all-wheel drive; great safety scores and available advanced safety features.
Cons
Finicky touchscreen interface; base engine is raucous at higher rpm.
What's New for 2015
The 2015 Subaru Forester receives...
Seated in their timber-yard office in Kitengela, Jane and Ian are the picture of a couple that gladly went into early retirement. Their team of 12 carpenters in the workshop next door carry on production.
Somewhere in the city, the...
Central Bank of Kenya on Tuesday appointed Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation to assume management and control of Imperial Bank.
The regulator said the action was prompted by unsafe business conditions of the bank and that the appointment of KDIC has...
Toyota Camry is the top choice for a comfortable family sedan on the market. It offers a roomy refined interior and soft and quiet ride. The Camry has front-wheel drive and is available with a 4-cylinder or V6 engine....
