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FROM CHALKBOARDS TO BILLIONS: MEET KENYA'S RICHEST FORMER TEACHERS WHO TRANSFORMED CLASSROOMS INTO EMPIRES.

Teaching has long been seen as a noble profession, one that shapes minds and nurtures the next generation. Yet, in today’s world, the word …

Business

Odoo Experience Africa Happening in Nairobi

The Kenyan tech landscape is about to get a massive boost as Odoo Experience Africa 2026 officially touches down in Nairobi. This isn't just …

Business

The Isuzu Way: Why "Reliable" Isn't Just a Buzzword for Me

​If you’ve ever stood by the side of a highway and watched a truck loaded with several times its own weight climbing a steep, …

Business

The Silent World : Why We're Still Obsessed With Fish

​There is something deeply hypnotic about watching a fish move. Whether it’s the frantic, neon-streaked darting of a tetra in a home aquarium or …

Business

The Bolt Effect:How One App Redefined the Kenyan Hustle

 ​If you take a stroll through the bustling streets of Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu today, it’s impossible to ignore the sea of green and …

Business

From a "Kibanda" to a Landmark

The story of K'Osewe Ranalo Foods is more than just a culinary success story; it is a narrative of resilience, cultural pride, and the …

Economy

FROM LUXURY LANDMARK TO BUSTLING BUS STAGE: THE STORY OF NAIROBI'S AMBASSADEUR HOTEL.

Nestled in the heart of Nairobi, next to the iconic Kencom Buildings and a stone’s throw away from the National Archives, the Ambassadeur Hotel …

Business

FROM CLASS SEVEN DROPOUT TO STATE HOUSE SUPPLIER: THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF JOHN MBUGUA.

John Mbugua, a Class Seven school dropout, is not your average butcher. Beneath his humble and ever-fresh demeanor lies a story of resilience, ingenuity, …

Business

A City on Standstill: The Economic Toll of Fuel Protests in Kitengela

The rapid transformation of Kitengela from a sleepy outpost into a bustling commercial hub is currently facing a significant stress test as Gen Z-led …

Business

The Digital Hustle: How Instagram is Powering Kenya’s Economic Growth ‎

‎In a small studio apartment in Nairobi, Sarah wakes up to a notification chime. It’s an order for five handmade beaded handbags, placed directly …