Jane Muia

Kenya Forest invites applications for training programmes; How to apply

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has opened applications for the 2026/2027 training opportunities at the Kenya Forestry College (KFC). In a notice shared on April 7, KFC invited interested candidates to submit applications. According to the college, the training is...

Mortgage gap slows Kenya’s homeownership despite real estate boom

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience, contributing nearly 10 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and attracting sustained investor interest. Yet beneath this growth lies a structural gap: limited access to mortgage financing, which continues to slow the...

DHA announces 70 job vacancies: How to apply

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) has announced a mass recruitment drive for professionals across various fields. In an advertisement published in MyGov on Tuesday, April 14, DHA invited interested and qualified candidates to fill 70 vacancies for County Digital Health...

Gikomba trader reveals how she grew sales from Sh3,000 to Sh5,000 a day

Gikomba Market, one of Nairobi’s busiest open-air trading hubs, begins to stir long before sunrise. While the city is still quiet, traders are already arriving, dragging handcarts loaded with bales of second-hand clothes, sacks of shoes, or piles of household...

How your Chama can access Sh50 million investment loan repayable in 72 months

As Kenya’s chamas and investment clubs continue to play an increasingly important role in wealth creation, access to structured financing has become a key factor in enabling groups to scale their ambitions. From buying land to developing rental properties and...

Equity Bank fixed deposit account offers SMEs a stable path to smarter growth

In an economic climate where liquidity pressures and shifting market conditions continue to challenge business planning, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly seeking financial tools that balance security, flexibility, and attractive returns. Equity Bank’s Fixed & Call Deposit Account...

M-Pesa Foundation opens applications for 2026 scholarship programme; How to apply

The M-Pesa Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 Citizens of the Future Scholarship Programme, offering an opportunity for bright but financially disadvantaged students across Kenya to access fully funded senior school education. The scholarship targets learners who demonstrate...

Equity Bank’s Shaba loan targets women startups with instant financing of up to Sh3 million

Women entrepreneurs across Kenya continue to shape the country’s economic landscape, running enterprises that create jobs, improve household incomes and drive innovation at the grassroots. Yet, for many start-ups, access to timely and affordable financing remains one of the biggest...

Banks with the cheapest loans in 2026 and their lending rates

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published loan interest rates charged by Kenyan commercial banks as of February 2026. According to the latest CBK data, the average commercial bank lending rate ranged from 10.21 percent to 19.05 percent in...

Gone too soon: Financial sector mourns the death of Momentum Credit founder

Kenya’s financial sector is mourning the death of Job Kariru Muriuki, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Momentum Credit, a lending firm that has steadily built a reputation for offering flexible financing solutions to individuals and small and...

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