Author: Steven Mutage

Mobile lending has transformed financial access in Kenya — and it has also quietly trapped millions of people in a revolving cycle of short-term debt they…

Kenya has one of the most dynamic informal and entrepreneurial economies in Africa. The gig economy is thriving, digital platforms have created genuine income opportunities that…

Saving money in Kenya is genuinely hard. Between the cost of rent in Nairobi, transport, food, utility bills, family obligations, school fees, and the social pressure…

The Nairobi Securities Exchange had a remarkable run in 2025—total investor wealth rose by nearly KSh 1 trillion across the year, with Safaricom alone breaching a…

Most Kenyans are familiar with SACCOs in a vague way—they know their employer has one or that their parents belong to one. But very few people…

If you’ve been putting your savings in a regular bank account earning 3% interest while inflation quietly chips away at your purchasing power, you’re essentially losing…

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has finally spoken about her relationship with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua, who was impeached in late 2024 by allies…

Most Kenyans believe their M-Pesa transactions are private. They are wrong. The Kenya Revenue Authority can now track every mobile money transaction above KSh 500,000. And…

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has announced a 12% dividend for over 200,000 members across 15 licensed Saccos. The payout begins April 15, 2026. Each eligible member will…

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro and his Thika Town counterpart, Alice Ng’ang’a, have bought shares worth KSh 60 million from struggling national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ). According…