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Economic liberators are the real heroes and heroines of the year

2 days ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Over the weekend on June 1, Kenya paused to celebrate Madaraka Day, a moment to honour the sweat and blood of those who fought for self rule back in 1963. It’s a day that reminds us of the fire in our collective spirit, when we, the citizens stood up to colonial powers and demanded a nation of their own. But in 2025 as we marked this milestone, I couldn’t help but think the real heroes, the true fighters of the year aren’t just the historical giants like Jomo Kenyatta or Dedan Kimathi.
Economic reforms are costly

4 days ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

In Kenya, efforts to achieve economic stability through fiscal reforms have ignited a contentious debate over their social impacts. Burdened with a public debt amounting to 68.9% of GDP in May 2025 and a fiscal deficit projected at 4.9% for the supplementary budget 2024/25, the government has adopted austerity measures and increased taxes as key strategies.
Tap on Kenya’s 2025 tech revolution

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

A wave of digital transformation is notably reshaping how businesses operate in Kenya, and you need to leverage this to stay ahead. The Digital 2025 Kenya report by Data Report, released in March 2025, reveals that Kenya’s digital landscape is booming, with 68.8 million mobile connections translating to 121.0% of the 52.4 million population as per the Kenya National Bureau projections in 2024 and 27.4 million internet users showing a 48.0% penetration rate.
NSE deserves more attention from young investors

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Kenya’s young people are all about quick cash think betting apps or crypto but let’s talk about the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) where the real money is , and it’s not getting the love it deserves from my peers. With the NSE performance reflecting a steady overall improvement in market sentiment and increased investor activity in 2025 and Kenya’s economy projected by National Treasury to grow at 5.4% in 2025 , this market is a solid bet for building wealth.
Safaricom 2025 financial triumph and effect on Kenyan economy

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has solidified its role as a cornerstone in Kenya’s economic development, as clearly witnessed during the release of their financial performance for the financial year ending March 2025. With group revenue increasing by % to KES billion from KES 345.2 billion, and a Profit After Tax of KES billion for its Kenyan operations.
The era of social commerce is here

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Social commerce, a new trend of the century which is the process of selling products or services directly through social media platforms through leveraging user generated content to drive marketing is clearly transforming business development and sales, propelled by 5.2 bn global social media users, which translates to % of world’s population.
World Bank: Kenya’s growth at risk from debt and poverty

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Kenya’s economy is at a critical crossroads in 2025 as per the April World Bank’s assessment, with macroeconomic indicators stabilizing after a difficult period marked by a liquidity crunch, natural calamities like floods, and fiscal unrest, the nation’s recovery remains uneven and fragile.
NCBA group records 3.4% profit growth in Q’1 2025

2 weeks ago | thesharpdaily.com | Kevin Cheruiyot

NCBA Group has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 3.4% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Kshs 5.5 billion, up from Kshs 5.3 billion in Q’1 2024. The moderate earnings growth came despite a contraction in the balance sheet and lower non-funded income, indicating a resilient performance anchored by strong core banking operations.
Restructure housing levy to solve Kenya's housing crisis

2 weeks ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

The Housing Levy has sparked intense debate across Kenya, with many citizens calling for its removal due to concerns over mismanagement and lack of results. However, industry experts like Edwin Dande, CEO Cytonn Investments, have pointed out that scrapping the levy entirely may not be the right move.
SACCO’s at the heart of rural financial inclusion in Kenya

2 weeks ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

In much of rural Kenya where banking services remain out of reach for many due to challenges like long distances to banks and strict loan requirements keeping many excluded financially. But for many, SACCOs -Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies are filling that gap in a way banks never could. From farmers in Nyeri to boda boda riders in Kakamega to fishermen in Kisumu, SACCOs are making it easier for ordinary Kenyans to save, borrow, and to invest.