Firms absorb rising costs in a bid to retain customers

Kenyan businesses are increasingly absorbing rising production and operational costs as they seek to retain customers amid growing price sensitivity and weakening purchasing power. The strategy is intended to protect sales volumes and prevent customers from switching to cheaper alternatives, but it is putting pressure on firms’ profit margins as fuel, transport, energy and raw…

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Kindiki: Africa’s fragmented standards are costing small businesses

Kindiki warns fragmented standards are making it harder for African businesses to trade across borders. Small and medium enterprises are bearing the cost of repeated testing and certification. Kenya backs ARSO efforts to achieve one standard, one test and one certificate across Africa. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African countries to harmonise product…

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Charles Hinga, Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development

Sacco records could unlock housing loans for Kenyans

Mobile money and Sacco records could help informal workers qualify for housing loans Government targets a major expansion of Kenya’s mortgage market Lenders push for wider financing options to turn affordable housing projects into home ownership Millions of Kenyans working outside formal employment could soon have a better chance of accessing affordable housing loans if…

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KAM trains manufacturers on modern warehousing, logistics

KAM trains businesses on modern warehousing and logistics Gemba training focuses on efficiency and technology Firms urged to build resilient supply chains The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has stepped up efforts to strengthen supply chain efficiency through practical training on modern warehousing, inventory and logistics management. KAM conducted a Gemba-based training at Mitchell Cotts…

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Tally Solutions Kenya head Julius Amara (left), ICPAK CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda and Tally Solutions Africa head Ashutosh Mehrotra during the Tally MSME Honours 2026 awards ceremony at Movenpick hotel.- photo/ The Star

Accountants urged to help MSMEs strengthen financial management

Accountants urged to help MSMEs improve financial management Better records can help businesses unlock credit and growth Tally MSME Honours celebrate resilient and innovative enterprises Professional accountants have been challenged to take a more active role in helping small businesses improve their financial management, access financing and build enterprises that can withstand the challenges of…

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Digital loans reshape how Kenyan farmers finance their farms

Digital lenders are becoming a bigger part of how Kenyan farmers meet urgent farm costs. Farmers continue to borrow heavily for inputs and labour as production expenses remain high. The shifting credit patterns highlight the growing need for affordable and sustainable agricultural financing. Digital lenders are increasingly becoming an important source of financing for Kenyan…

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