• Features and Special Reports
• April 11, 2025

Nairobi vs. Mombasa vs. Kisumu: Which City Will Lead Kenya’s Business Boom by 2030?

Kenya’s economy is rapidly evolving, with urban centers competing to become the nation’s next major business hub. Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu each hold unique advantages, from financial services and technology to trade and tourism. But which city is best positioned to lead Kenya’s business boom by 2030?

• Features and Special Reports
• April 10, 2025

Kenya’s Real Estate Market in 2025: Is Affordable Housing Finally Achievable?

The real estate sector in Kenya has witnessed significant growth over the past decade. However, the challenge of affordable housing has remained a key concern for both policymakers and citizens. As we enter 2025, new government initiatives, private sector investments, and technological innovations are shaping the future of Kenya’s housing market. But is affordable housing finally within reach? This blog delves into the current state of Kenya’s real estate market, the progress made towards affordability, and the challenges that persist.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 10, 2025

How E-commerce is Disrupting Traditional Retail in Kenya

Kenya’s retail landscape has undergone a major transformation over the past decade, with e-commerce playing a pivotal role in shifting consumer shopping behaviors. With increased internet penetration, smartphone usage, and digital payment solutions, e-commerce platforms are rapidly gaining traction. As we move through 2025, traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are facing unprecedented disruption, forcing them to adapt or risk obsolescence. This blog explores the evolution of Kenya’s e-commerce industry, the impact on traditional retail, emerging trends, and future prospects for the sector.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 9, 2025

How Kenya’s Tax Policies in 2025 Are Impacting Local Businesses

Tax policies play a crucial role in shaping economic growth and business development. In 2025, Kenya is witnessing significant tax reforms aimed at increasing revenue collection, promoting compliance, and fostering a favorable business environment. While these policies bring new opportunities, they also present challenges for businesses of all sizes. This blog examines the latest tax regulations, their impact on local enterprises, and the overall economic outlook for businesses operating in Kenya.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 9, 2025

Kenya’s Banking Sector in 2025: Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion

Kenya is at the forefront of banking innovation in Africa, with mobile banking and fintech leading the digital transformation. In 2025, banks are leveraging artificial intelligence, blockchain, and open banking to improve financial services. However, challenges such as cybersecurity risks and financial literacy gaps remain.

This blog examines the key trends in Kenya’s banking sector, the impact of digital transformation, and how financial inclusion is being enhanced.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 8, 2025

Beyond Nairobi: The Rise of Secondary Cities as Business Hubs in Kenya

For decades, Nairobi has been Kenya’s primary business hub. However, in 2025, secondary cities such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret are emerging as major economic centers. Improved infrastructure, government incentives, and decentralization policies are fueling business growth in these cities.

This blog explores how Kenya’s secondary cities are becoming attractive for businesses, the opportunities they offer, and the challenges that need to be addressed.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 7, 2025

The Future of Manufacturing in Kenya: Can the Country Become an Industrial Powerhouse?

Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of economic growth for many developing nations, and Kenya is no exception. As the country aims to transition from an agriculture-based economy to a more industrialized one, the government and private sector have ramped up efforts to boost the manufacturing sector. The Kenyan government’s “Big Four Agenda,” launched in 2017, prioritized manufacturing as a key pillar of economic transformation, with a target to increase its GDP contribution from around 9% to 15% by 2025.
However, challenges such as infrastructure bottlenecks, high production costs, and global competition have slowed the sector’s full potential. This blog explores the current state of Kenya’s manufacturing industry, the emerging trends, the obstacles, and the opportunities that could position Kenya as an industrial powerhouse.

• Features and Special Reports
• April 7, 2025

The Battle Between Safaricom, Airtel & Starlink: Who Will Control Kenya’s Internet?

Kenya’s digital journey has been nothing short of transformative. From a nation with limited internet access in the early 2000s to one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies, Kenya’s demand for reliable, fast, and affordable internet has never been higher. As we step into an era where connectivity powers everything from remote work and online education to mobile banking and e-health services, three industry players stand tall: Safaricom, Airtel, and the newest disruptor, Starlink.