Jacktone Lawi

3 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

For many Kenyans, if you told them you bought an item at one of the leading cities in the world, they would fold their hands and wait for you to tell them how quality the product is. But is that really the case? Wrong. This as Kenyas own anti-counterfeit boss experienced firsthand. Imagine buying a shoe in Europe and it comes to peel off in Africa while wearing them. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.

6 days ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Kenyan customers may soon be able to buy goods and services from their local duka using cryptocurrency as fintechs look to ride on Kenya’s key economic system. The payment landscape in the country has over the years been dominated by cash payments and Mpesa, especially with the small retailers who serve 70 per cent of Kenya’s fast-moving goods. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

A cashier at a Nairobi forex bureau counts dollars and  shillings /FILESouth Africa has edged Kenya as the leading venture capital destination in the continent in the first three months of  2025, attracting Sh51.85 billion, according to a new report. Kenya came second with Sh45.63 billion out of the $1.6 billion (Sh207.4 billion) total funding that was channelled to the continent.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Central Bank of Kenya governor Kamau Thugge /PCSThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will lift the nearly decade-long moratorium on licensing new commercial banks, effective July 1, 2025. The move marks a major shift in Kenya’s financial sector policy and paves the way for new players to enter one of East Africa’s most vibrant banking markets. Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Jacktone Lawi

Works by Kenyan artists/HANDOUTThe government now asserts it is committed to supporting and growing the creative sector as a driver of economic and social transformation. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Culture, the Arts, and Heritage Ummi Bashir, said the government is investing in the creative industry’s continued growth and development. The announcement comes amid growing calls from artists for better support in areas such as copyright protection, financing, and exposure.