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lifestyle is quietly stopping many people from building real wealth.
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How Lifestyle Inflation Is Quietly Making Many Young Professionals Poorer

The biggest threat to your finances is not always a low salary. Sometimes, it is a higher one. As many young professionals earn...

Aliko Dangote
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Why Dangote Chose Kenya Over Tanzania for Africa’s Biggest New Oil Refinery

When Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote began looking for a home for his next mega refinery, many people expected Tanzania to win the race....

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Why More Young Kenyans are Choosing Experiences over Expensive Possessions

Success in Kenya was once measured by the size of your television, the shine on your new car, the latest smartphone in your...

Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Why Human-centred Strategy is Africa’s Competitive Advantage

By Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric In a challenging economic climate, no organisation across Sub‑Saharan Africa is immune...

Colorful textile and fashion stalls in a Nairobi market
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Why Hustle Culture Is Making People Broke Instead of Rich

It usually starts with good intentions and a fresh burst of motivation. One small hustle turns into another, then another, until your life...

Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric
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Steven Santini: Africa On The Edge Of A Digital Future

By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many...

Irene Kanyolo, M & E Officer for International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA)
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Kenya’s Youth at Risk: Unmasking the Growing Tobacco and Nicotine Epidemic

As the world commemorates the World No Tobacco Day 2026, Kenya faces an urgent and growing public health crisis, with tobacco use contributing...

Enwealth CEO Simon Wafubwa
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Kenya’s 18.1 Million Informal Workers Hold The Future Of Pensions

By Simon Wafubwa Kenya created over 822,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026 released...

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