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Centum Group CEO Dr. James Mworia addressing participants during the Cascadia Open Day at Two Rivers, Nairobi on February 24, 2021.
BUSINESSECONOMYMARKETSREAL ESTATE

Why Kenyans Are Snapping Up Centum’s Cascadia Apartments

60 per cent of units in Centum Re's Cascadia Apartments development have already been purchased, with the firm confident that remaining units will...

A man holding Ksh1,000 shilling notes. The latest Knight Frank Wealth Report offers interesting insights on Kenya's super rich.
SMART MONEY

Kenya’s Super Rich: 16 Billionaires Fall Off List After Covid-19 Hits Their Fortunes

The ranks of super-rich Kenyans with a net worth of more than $30 million (Sh3.3 billion) fell from 106 in 2019 to 90...

ECONOMYSMART MONEY

Young Entrepreneurs Offered Ksh1.3B as Uhuru Launches Youth Strategic Plan

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, February 24 unveiled the 2020-2024 Youth Enterprise Development Fund strategic plan that has allocated Ksh1.3 billion to the...

BUSINESSFEATURED ARTICLESMART MONEY

17,000 Jobs on Offer as Counties, EU Roll Out AgriBiz Program

A Ksh1.5 billion European Union (EU) fund intends to impart 24000 women and youth self help groups with financial aid aimed at enhancing...

BUSINESSREAL ESTATETECHNOLOGY

Kikao64: Eldoret’s New Co-Working Space Excites Entrepreneurs [PHOTOS]

Kikao64 has announced the opening of its new co-working space, an ‘inspirational hub’, in the center of Eldoret town. Inspired by the Swahili...

Depiction of smart home technology. Today, most people and households boast a multitude of smart devices.
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Sensory Surveillance & Smart Devices: Why We Should Care About the Cost of Convenience

By Andrew Bourne, Region Manager, Africa, Zoho Corporation Today, most people and households boast a multitude of smart devices, which bring a large...

The Spotify logo seen on a mobile device. The firm is set to expand into new markets including Kenya.
BUSINESSMARKETS

How Much Spotify Premium Will Cost You in Kenya

Spotify's announcement of its entry into 80 new markets including Kenya was met with excitement, with music fans and artists excited for various...

A screen from the Hype Chat service displayed on a mobile device. The service by Opera was launched in Kenya on February 23, 2021.
BUSINESSMARKETSTECHNOLOGY

Opera Pilots Built-in Chat Service ‘Hype’ in Kenya

Norwegian technology firm Opera on Tuesday, February 23 announced the launch of a new dedicated chat service dubbed 'Hype'. The unique service is...

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