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Points to Ponder Over the Proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Kenya envisages a US$1 billion 821 km pipeline to transport approximately 80,000 barrels of oil per day from the Lokichar oil fields in Northern Kenya to the Port of Lamu. The Government has…
Is Kenya’s domestic debt getting out of control?
According to the latest figures released by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the country’s total debt stood at KSh5.398trn ($53.64bn) in February 2019, up from KSh5.146trn in September…
China build Sri Lanka fastest railway line first time after independence
The Sri Lankan government, Monday inaugurated its fastest railway line, which has been built with the assistance of the Chinese government. Sri Lanka finished the construction of first…
What to consider on starting a new business
Starting your own business can be a very rewarding thing to do. Freeing yourself from the tedium of a 9 to 5 job and being able to be your own boss and make your own decisions can be…
Affordable housing requires a new shape for the mortgage industry
There are two essential parts to achieving affordable housing in Kenya: building decent, low-cost homes, and developing housing finance market that enables low-income earners to buy those…
Tell your Brand Story like it’s your first Date
When you table anything about your brand, what comes in your mind? Have you ever gone to a first date with that crush you don't want to disappoint? You share some nervous laughter, some…
East African real estate investors discover the working class
By Samwel Kariuki
The last 20 years of real estate boom in East Africa has changed our building landscape and inventory, as it quite rightly should have done.
Tanzania’s dream to conquer East Africa’s air space
The Tanzanian aviation sector is sending a statement to its neighbors, on its plans to claim a share on the region air space.
Retirement planning lessons from the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2018 can easily pass as the greatest of all editions. From the performances on the pitch, the surprises, hits and misses, Russia gave the world an experience to remember.…
Because one day you will retire
One day you will retire. It is therefore time to understand what the reality of retirement will be for you. You won't be going to work, you won’t have steady cash flow, no influence or at…