Insurance Gap in East Africa Remains Significant
Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business. Insurance penetration across the region remains low - roughly 2.4% of GDP...
Technological developments such as fintech, mobile banking, AI, digital payments, and blockchain are anticipated to propel the digital finance industry into the future.
Financial services are becoming more accessible, secure, and quick thanks to digital finance, which is also changing...
In Kenya, when a school fire occurs, it rarely happens without the knowledge and involvement of adults within the institution. In many instances, teachers, support staff, principals, deputies, and teachers on duty can feel the tension building.
Others find out...
Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference 2026, one of the leading blockchain and digital finance conferences was hosted in Nairobi on May 14–15, 2026. It was attended by blockchain innovators, investors, fintech companies, policy makers, developers, and regulators from all...
Family structure: Across Kenya, the institution of marriage is under visible strain. Divorce filings are rising, single-parent households are increasing, and more young people openly admit they no longer see marriage as necessary or sustainable. The modern battle between...
Lots of people keep asking me about SACCOs, so here’s a clear comparison of the three most talked-about ones: Mwalimu SACCO, Stima SACCO, and Tower SACCO.
I will not focus on interest on savings (even though all three offer returns...
Generally, the Middle Class is defined as the socio-economic group that falls between the working class and the wealthy. The people in this group often have college education, white collar jobs, and financial stability. These allows them some form...
All major listed Kenyan banks released their 2025 annual results, and what a year it was. Kenyan banks collectively made over Sh300 billion in profit before tax. Here's the breakdown of who did what:
1). Equity Group - The big...
If you are a value investor looking for undervalued companies, there are three key valuation metrics you can use as a starting point.
The first is what we call P/E ratio. Price-to-Earnings ratio is a great metric as it shows...
Are insurance policies in Kenya a scam or not? This is a question that often evokes varying answers from the experiences of many Kenyans who have taken insurance policies. Many people feel that insurance policies in Kenya are designed...
