Jane Muia

Inside Butita’s multimillion SPM Buzz company

Edwin Butita Shikuku, better known by his stage name Butita, is a jack of all trades in Kenya’s creative industry. He is an actor, emcee, theatre director, scriptwriter, and businessman. He ignited a social media debate in 2024 after accompanying...

HELB extends student loan application deadline

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced the extension of students loan application period for both first-time and continuing students. In a statement released on Tuesday, September 2, HELB announced that first-time applicants have until September 14 to submit...

Renowned Kenyan companies that collapsed after death of founders

Undoubtedly, businesses suffer long-lasting and significant negative impacts following a founder’s death and some of Kenya’s giant companies are a testament to this. Various issues contribute to the collapse of these businesses, including poor succession plan, family conflicts, lack of...

Easy guide to farming watermelons in Kenya

Watermelon farming is one of the profitable short-term farming projects that one can invest in for a quick return. The fruits take between 3-4 months to mature, meaning farmers don't need to wait for long for the investment to start paying...

Kevin Mulei: Meet Nairobi businessman who owns NRG Radio

NRG Radio is one of the popular radio stations in Kenya and Africa's first fully integrated audio-visual radio station, which combines music and entertainment for a youth-focused, multi-platform audience. The station broadcasts in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, and parts of...

Start at 25, retire at 60: How to make your money work for you

The dream: Retire at 50. Participants in an investment education webinar by CIC Group titled 'Fire Up Your Financial Future' took a poll that established seven out of 10 people would like to retire by the age of 50, provided...

Oxford University hosts leading VC Fund Managers

The Oxford University Saïd Business School is this week hosting the fourth edition of the Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), aimed at supporting the growth of technology and tech-enabled enterprises. The event taking place from 1-5 September 2025, brings together...

Details of founders and current owner of iconic Ambassadeur Hotel in Nairobi

The Ambassadeur Hotel is one of the popular landmarks in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). The hotel is located next to Kencom Buildings, adjacent to the Kenya Bus Service (KBS) bus stop, and a few metres away from the National...

Meet the billionaire behind popular Dr. Mattress company

Dr. Mattress is one of the popular bedding manufacturers in Kenya, known for its high-quality products including mattresses and pillows. The company was founded in 2012 by Adnan Merdin who serves as the CEO of Turea Limited -Dr. Mattress parent...

Step-by-step guide to profitable hay business in Kenya

Hay farming is common to farmers in hot and dry regions. Many crops can be used to make hay. In Kenya, hay can be made from grass or leguminous crops. The most commonly used grass for hay farming in Kenya...

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BlockCoop SACCO has today launched Kenya’s first blockchain-powered SACCO, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of cooperative finance...