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Feb 1, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula |Steve Biko
Kenya, blessed with breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and a resilient people, has found itself in the clutches of leadership so inept that even the proverbial hyena would blush at their audacity. President William Ruto and his cabal of thieves have turned governance into a circus, where the lions are fed lies, the monkeys dance to the tune of empty promises, and the people are left to scavenge for crumbs.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko |Steve Biko Wafula
Kenya’s foreign policy once stood tall with a sense of purpose, a dash of East African solidarity, and the occasional flair for showmanship. We were famed for the gallant African statesmanship of old, forging alliances with neighbors and positioning ourselves as a beacon of peace. Yet somewhere along the line, we seem to have meandered into a labyrinth of ill-conceived photo ops, ill-timed handshakes, and questionable friends who pop in for tea, leaving us to deal with the diplomatic hangover.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
The equities market closed on a bearish note for the second consecutive session, with major indices posting declines. The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) edged down by 0.2%, while the NSE 10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 declined by 1.9%, 0.9%, and 1.7%, respectively. These movements reflect a cautious market sentiment as investors weighed earnings releases and broader economic conditions. Equity turnover saw a remarkable 180.3% increase to USD 1.9 million.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
Sri Lankan food giant, CBL Group, has announced a strategic partnership with global logistics firm Expolanka Freight Limited, and local distributor Peniel Acumen Distributors to establish a distribution hub in Nairobi, marking its entry into Kenya and the broader East African market.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
Bolt is launching Trusted Contacts, a feature that will enable passengers and drivers to add names and phone numbers of friends or relatives to a list of contacts for their account so that Bolt’s Safety Team can get in touch with them if the account holder can’t be reached.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
Spiro Kenya, Africa’s leading Electric Vehicle Company, has announced an exciting partnership with Bodaboost to introduce Kenya’s first-ever Sharia-compliant financing solution for electric vehicles (EVs). In its pilot phase, this partnership targets offering interest-free financing to 5,000 Boda Boda riders, mainly within Nairobi Metropolitan. This partnership also aligns with Kenya’s ongoing efforts to accelerate green energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council is concerned about the increase in the number of online platforms where individuals claiming to be medical professionals provide false medical advice and treatment to unsuspecting users. These ‘doctors’ may pose a significant risk to public health, as their diagnoses and treatment plans are often based on unverified or outdated information, leading to misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or even exacerbating underlying health conditions.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Kshs 1.243 trillion as of 31st December 2024. This reflects a growth of 4.5% compared to the collection of Kshs 1.189 trillion realized in the same period of the previous financial year (2023/2024).
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
The Sacco Society Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has released a full list of Saccos that have been approved to operate in Kenya for 2025. The list comes amid increased cases of fraud among Saccos that have turned out to be not under the umbrella. A total of 178 saccos have been granted licenses to engage in deposit-taking activities. Kenyans have been called upon to ensure that the Saccos they are giving their money or planning to are on the approved list to avoid being conned.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
sokodirectory.com | Steve Biko Wafula
Despite 65 percent of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities), 89 percent of them are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organization at risk. According to new Sophos X-Ops research, “Cybercriminals Still Not Getting on Board the AI Train [Yet],” also released today, there has been a slight but noteworthy shift in the way cybercriminals use AI.
