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Martin K.N Siele is the Content Lead at Business Today. He is also a Quartz contributor and a 2021 Baraza Media Lab-Fringe Graph Data Storytelling Fellow. Passionate about digital media, sports and entertainment, Siele also founded Loud.co.ke

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The 100M race will be the marquee event at the Continental Tour event, the second edition of the Kip Keino Classic
SPORTS

Justin Gatlin Set for Kenya Showdown With Omanyala, Bromell

The event, the final stop of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series, begins on 18 September, 2021 in Nairobi.

Aliko Dangote is the Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, a multi-national industrial conglomerate. As of August 2021, his net worth is pegged at more than $11 Billion making him the wealthiest man in Africa. [Photo/ CNBC]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Dangote’s Plan to Make an Extra Ksh1.3 Trillion a Year

"Today, it takes us two weeks to go to Ghana from Nigeria, which is something we are supposed to do in about 10-12...

Nairobi County workers take part in a clean-up exercise in Nairobi River at Korogocho Slums in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, May 15, 2019. An Attempt by the State to take control of county employees' pension fund faces opposition on multiple fronts. [Photo: Xinhua/Fred Mutune]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Battle for Control of Ksh60B Pits Govt vs County Pension Funds

LapTrust Chairman George Kwedho highlighted that administration or management of pension schemes for county government workers lies with County Public Service Boards in...

Choge has previously worked in senior roles at Unilever, Airtel Gabon and Industrial Promotion Services (IPS).
BUSINESS

Unga Group Taps Peptang Boss Joseph Choge for MD Role

He is an experienced corporate figure, particularly in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FCMG) sector.

Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata interacts with the crowd at a roadside rally on September , 2021 when he accompanied Deputy President William Ruto on a trip to Nyeri County. Ahead of the polls in 2022, heightened political activity has been witnessed in the country. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSFEATURED ARTICLEPOLITICS

10 Smart Ways to Cash in on Election Season in Kenya

You don't have to be a politician or political operative to profit from the electioneering season. Enterprising Kenyans can make money in a...

KenTrade has been able to map out procedures for ninety-five (95) commodities, which include all procedures of export, import and transit on the trade information portal, dubbed InfoTradeKenya Portal.
BUSINESSFEATURED ARTICLEMARKETSSMART BUSINESS

Avocados, Nuts and Berries – How ‘Superfoods’ Powered Kakuzi’s Growth

Kakuzi's diversification of its portfolio over the decades offers an interesting look not just into the company and agriculture in Kenya but global...

The poultry business is expected create a sustainable source of livelihood for Faith Murunga and her family.
PERSON OF INTEREST

From Mistreated Migrant Worker to Business Owner – Faith Murunga Turns it Around

Since recently returning to Kenya and sharing her experience of gross mistreatment as a domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, Faith sought out well-wishers...

Homeboyz Chief Executive Myke Rabar. In H1 2021, the firm lowered its direct costs by 10% compared to the same period last year - falling from Ksh29.6 million to Ksh26.8 million. [Photo/ Standard Media Group]
BUSINESSMARKETS

Safari Rally Drives Homeboyz Back Into Profit-Making Territory

The entertainment, production and events company bounced back into profit-making territory despite being hit hard by the pandemic.