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Esther: From Fired Travel Consultant To CEO Of Bountiful Safaris

Discover Esther Njoroge's Inspiring rise from being fired to becoming CEO of Bountiful Safaris, shaping Kenya's tourism sector.

Business

From Ksh 10, 000 To Ksh 3 Million Monthly

Discover how Timothy Mbaluka grew his business from Ksh 10, 000 to Ksh 3 million monthly in the stationery and printing industry.

Business

Urban Maasai: Kakamega Family's East African Restaurant

Discover Urban Maasai,Lusaka's top East African restaurant founded by a Kenyan family, serving up to 300 guests daily and celebrating cultural heritage.

Business

Collins Buop: From Hotelier To Growing Auto Parts Business

Discover how Collins Buop shifted from hospitality to thriving auto parts business in Kenya, transforming his career and Impacting the Industry.

Business

Price Fixing Scandal Uncovered in Kenyan Mattress Industry: Companies Under Regulatory Investigation

Regulators are investigating several Kenyan mattress companies for alleged price fixing, raising questions about market fairness and competition in the industry

Business

Kenya Plans to Monetize eCitizen Data to Boost Revenue

Kenya aims to generate revenue by commercializing non-personal data collected through eCitizen, establishing a new data exchange platform.

Business

From Kisii School Captain To Congo's Fuel Tycoon

Discover how Duncan Mogire, a Kisii School alumnus, built Jambo Energy from scratch and became a major fuel supplier in Congo's all market.

Business

From Goatherd To Hotel Mogul : James Mwangi's Journey.

Discover how James Mwangi, once a goatherd, built the renowned Sunshine Hotel in Kericho, blending principles with profit.

Economy

Kenya Power Regularizes EV Charging as Revenues Surge Kenya.

Kenya Power will formalize EV charging customers and regulate stations as e-mobility tariffs rise, boosting revenue and grid oversight.

Economy

Joho Orders Mining Officers to Enforce Compliance Rules

Mining CS Hassan Joho has directed officers to enforce compliance across the sector, targeting illegal mining, unpaid royalties and safety breaches.