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Dangote Maps Cash, Bonds and IPO Path for Kenya Oil Refinery
Business

Dangote Maps Cash, Bonds and IPO Path for Kenya Oil Refinery

Nigeria's Dangote Group says its planned multi-billion-dollar Kenya refinery would be financed from internal cash, bond markets and a future stock listing, as East Africa watches one of the region's largest energy bets take shape.

2 min
Kenya Coffee Exports to the US Double After AGOA Renewal
Business

Kenya Coffee Exports to the US Double After AGOA Renewal

Shipments of Kenyan coffee to American buyers jumped sharply in the first quarter after preferential market access under AGOA was renewed, lifting earnings for exporters and highland cooperatives.

2 min
State to Take 60% of Excess Profits on Rironi-Mau Toll Road
Business

State to Take 60% of Excess Profits on Rironi-Mau Toll Road

Kenya's public-private toll framework for the Rironi-Mau corridor is structured so the state pockets 60 percent of excess profits once returns pass agreed thresholds - reshaping how drivers should think about long-term toll pricing.

1 min
Online Marketplaces Dominating E-Commerce in Kenya
Business

Online Marketplaces Dominating E-Commerce in Kenya

Key takeawaysFocus topic: e-commerce marketplaces KenyaCovers: Jumia, Kilimall, social selling, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors plannin…

4 min
How to Register a Company with the Business Registration Service
Business

How to Register a Company with the Business Registration Service

Key takeawaysFocus topic: BRS company registration KenyaCovers: steps, costs, names, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ke…

4 min
Women-Owned SMEs in Kenya: Grants and Mentorship Programmes
Business

Women-Owned SMEs in Kenya: Grants and Mentorship Programmes

Key takeawaysFocus topic: women SME grants KenyaCovers: funds, training, networks, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Keny…

4 min
Exporting Kenyan Handicrafts: Documentation Basics
Business

Exporting Kenyan Handicrafts: Documentation Basics

Key takeawaysFocus topic: export Kenyan handicraftsCovers: KEBS, packaging, markets, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ke…

4 min
Kenya Startup Ecosystem: Hubs, Accelerators and Funding Paths
Business

Kenya Startup Ecosystem: Hubs, Accelerators and Funding Paths

Key takeawaysFocus topic: Kenya startup ecosystem hubsCovers: Nairobi tech, investors, practical tips for residents and visitors, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diasp…

4 min
Starting a Small Business in Kenya: Licences and Costs
Business

Starting a Small Business in Kenya: Licences and Costs

Key takeawaysFocus topic: start small business KenyaCovers: permits, county fees, tips, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around…

4 min