Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (l) and President William Ruto. [Photo/ BT]

How Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Forced Ruto’s Hand

Kenya has in recent months been on a charm offensive meant to attract investment by American firms, including Amazon, into the country, through...

BUSINESS TODAY

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 21: Bill and Melinda Gates arrive at the Elysee Palace before receiving the award of Commander of the Legion of Honor by French President Francois Hollande on April 21, 2017 in Paris, France. French President Franois Hollande awarded the Honorary Commander of the Legion of Honor to Bill and Melinda Gates as the highest national award under the partnership between France and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which have been unavoidable actors for several years Of development assistance and health in the world. (Photo by Frederic Stevens/Getty Images)

FEATURED STORY

Newly Divorced Billionaires: Bill Gates Joins Jeff Bezos, Kanye West in Singles Club

Interesting observations about recent billionaire divorces include their amicable nature and the fact that many of the couples remain practically tied at the...

BT Correspondent

MARKETS

Fintech StartUp Raises Sh3.2bn From Jeff Bezos Backed Fund

Jeff Bezos' backing of the startup will widen the company’s product suite through inclusion of more business payment solutions, cryptocurrency trading options, and...

BT Reporter

OPINION

Why Kenyan Entrepreneurs Should Write Their Stories

One of the best ways to pass on actionable knowledge to the next generation is having it documented while still vivid

DR KEVIN WACHIRA

SMART MONEY

World’s third richest woman donates half of her fortune to charity

Mackenzie Bezos, who became the third-richest woman in the world after finalizing terms of her divorce with her soon-to-be ex-husband Amazon CEO Jeff...