PRIME What you need to know about your rights as a minority shareholder in Kenya If the minority shareholder is unable to obtain a board seat, another tool is negotiating a right to appoint a board observer. An observer does not vote at meetings but may speak and access the...
‘America First’ may be the great global equaliser and new normal The broader lesson is that debt management has become a universal challenge, not a sign of economic failure.
Proper risk management will save farmers from crippling El Nino losses The latest forecast warns of above-average rainfall between late September and December, with an increased risk of flooding and landslides across many parts of Kenya.
Implications of new law in capital markets The Amendment Act removes subsections (4), (5), (6), and (7) of Section 29 in their entirety, effectively eliminating fixed statutory thresholds.
Why global cooperation is crucial for regulation of Kenya’s virtual assets Kenya ranks among the region's top five cryptocurrency markets by on-chain value received, driven by retail adoption, mobile-money integration and demand for cross-border payment alternatives.
Delivery: The harder test for AfDB chief Sidi Ould Tah Little more than 100 days into Dr Tah’s presidency, the 17th replenishment of the African Development Fund was completed.
Blend tech, people for work success As businesses accelerate their technology investments, there is another question that deserves equal attention: are our workplaces ready to help people unlock the full value of these technologies?
How to solve your value chain data challenge for sustainability reporting Although the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards require sustainability reports to mirror the same reporting boundary as financial reporting, important differences remain.
PRIME When county laws catch telephone farmers Folks, don’t think that if you do the Lord’s work of drilling a hole to meet your own water needs, our good government won’t come after you.
PRIME From Mongolia to Egypt, Africa must turn COP promises into action Africa's challenge is not a shortage of conferences or commitments; it is turning commitments into bankable projects that can attract finance and reach communities.
Milk shortage: Managing surpluses to strengthen year-round supply The question should not simply be how we increase milk production. It should be how we manage milk production throughout the year.
PRIME Why aviation sector strike wasn’t inevitable For many years, collective bargaining has been one of the pillars of industrial peace in Kenya. Employers and unions negotiate over wages and working conditions, make concessions, and eventually...
Kenya’s logistics sector must invest in order to stay ahead of the curve Traditionally, logistics has been viewed as a transport function focused on moving goods from one point to another. That approach is no longer sufficient
Kenyans travel is changing medical insurance choices As more people live, work and travel internationally, they naturally expect their medical cover to move with them. After all, healthcare needs do not stop at immigration.
PRIME The founder’s exit The paradox does not resolve. Leave too early and the enterprise can lose its fire before the creed has set. Leave too late and it loses its future while applauding you politely.
KRA's new container benchmark tax, and a fight with no villain KRA says the Sh3.2 million benchmark is provided for under the East African Community Customs Management Act's customs valuation framework and is not a new tax or a law passed by Parliament.
AI won’t replace professionals in finance, it will redefine their value AI is rapidly compressing those lower-level tasks, freeing professionals to spend less time producing information and more time interpreting what it means for the business.
Why MSMEs and banks need a mutual evolution If we want to move from begging for micro-loans to negotiating growth capital, MSMEs must drive a deliberate culture shift towards formalising and professionalising their businesses.
How Kenya’s priority sectors can become engines of growth Sector development requires understanding where value is created, where costs accumulate, which capabilities are missing and what prevents firms from moving into more productive activities.
Friendly workplace policy is key to empowering disability caregivers A World Bank survey of 114 mothers of children with disabilities in Kenya and Uganda demonstrated that caregiving demands are intense, stating that 15 percent of mothers reported spending their...
Trust, not technology, will determine whether Central Sacco will succeed Sacco Central is designed as a member-owned secondary cooperative providing shared infrastructure to participating saccos.
Why Dangote’s Lamu venture is about Africa’s industrial future If executed well, the Lamu refinery could become more than an oil project.
Can Kenya build a sovereign wealth architecture? The world's best sovereign wealth funds show that lasting prosperity is built on institutions, not windfalls.
How to get more from the board strategy retreat Success is measured by whether the board leaves clearer about what should remain unchanged, what may need to change, and what now deserves greater attention.
Is your money growing faster than the cost of living? What investors should watch An investor with a long-term horizon and greater tolerance for market fluctuations may be better positioned to consider a growth-oriented strategy, while someone approaching a financial goal may...
