NAIROBI—Kenya is steering billions of dollars in international aid toward a single, urgent national goal: creating jobs. In a major shift, the government is retooling its long-standing partnership with the World Bank to ensure that a massive $5.96 billion portfolio of projects directly fuels employment and builds up the country’s industries. This move follows high-level…
A new landmark report has confirmed Kenya’s status as a leading economic hub in Africa. According to the inaugural COMESA Investment Report 2025, Kenya is among the top five countries attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within the 21-member Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). This report, a joint publication by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the COMESA Regional…
Introduction: Making Money Work for You Many people ask, “How does Safaricom MMF work?” This isn’t just a technical question—it’s about trust and opportunity. How can your M-Pesa balance grow safely? This guide explains everything in simple, clear language. We will cover how MMF works, how to start, where your money goes, and how to…
Think about the last time you sent money on M-Pesa. That simple act—tapping your screen, entering a PIN, hitting send—felt routine, right? What you didn’t see was the quiet revolution happening in the background. A digital guardian, learning and adapting in real-time, ensuring that your money moved not just quickly, but safely. This is the…
The restless energy pulsing through Kenya’s economic landscape, the sound of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—the kiosks, the tech startups, the agribusinesses, the fabricators—straining at the leash. They are the undeniable engine of this nation, contributing a massive chunk of GDP and employment. Yet, for decades, they have faced a silent, systemic barrier: the capital gap….
