Kenya’s new constitution likely to redistribute economic power Published by William Eagle on 6 August 2010 Kenya’s new constitution is designed to redistribute political power away from the capital, Nairobi, to 47 newly created counties.
Kenyan president facing tough decision on price controls Published by Cathy Majtenyi on 2 August 2010 Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is considering whether to sign a price control bill into law that would allow the government to set prices on basic items such as maize, wheat, cooking oil and petrol.
Banking on Kenya’s women Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 August 2010 When a group of ambitious professional women set up the Kenya Women Finance Trust in 1981, they had no idea that it would one day grow into a financial services giant.
Tourism industry on alert ahead of referendum Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 August 2010 The Kenya Tourist Board has moved to dispel fears and reassure tourists of their safety in the country ahead of Wednesday’s referendum.
Property and cement set to remain good investments in East Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 14 July 2010 A report by HassConsult states that Kenyan housing prices have largely remained stable even as the global economy struggled and the country experienced political turmoil at home.
Strong foreign interest in Kenya stock exchange Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 July 2010 The Nairobi Stock Exchange is increasingly gaining prominence among investors. Jaco Maritz asked Andre DeSimone, executive director of Kestrel Capital about foreign interest in the NSE and what the future holds for the exchange.
Property firm expecting a surge in business activity Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 July 2010 Some of the biggest names in Kenya’s property industry have come together to develop a premium piece of real estate worth Ksh.1 billion (US$12 million).
East Africa to begin economic integration this week Published by Michael Onyiego on 29 June 2010 Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.
Kirubi positive about business in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2010 Africa holds the largest opportunities for investment and business over the next century. This according to Chris Kirubi, chairman of Kenya-based Haco Industries and Capital Group.
Mandatory SIM card registration for Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010 Mobile phone subscribers in Kenya have up to the end of next month to have their SIM cards registered, failure to which they risk having them deactivated.
Mobile products transforming Kenya’s banking sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2010 With the launch of Safaricom and Equity Bank’s M-Kesho product, mobile banking in Kenya has taken another giant leap forward.
Luxury marina development to transform Kenya’s south coast Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2010 A new Ksh3.85 billion (US$47.8 million) property development, dubbed the EnglishPoint Marina, is set to transform Kenya’s south coast.
New mobile banking product launched Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 A new mobile banking product, targeting rural areas, has been launched in Kenya.
The state of Kenya’s tourism industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 June 2010 Kenya’s tourism industry has great potential but faces various challenges. Dinfin Mulupi spoke to Guy Lawrence, CEO of Westminster Safaris Africa
