Eugene Mbugua: From Setbacks to TV Millions
Eugene Mbugua at the age of 22 became the youngest producer of a TV show on a national Kenyan national television when his first TV show Young Rich premiered on K24.
Kenya Banks Report Strong 2022 Profits
Co-op Bank, Equity Group, and KCB posted strong profits in 2022, fueled by digital growth, loan expansion, and investor confidence.
Willie Oeba: Kenya’s Voice of Conscious Rap
“ There’s so much to learn and harness as a creative by just being in that literature space. Be it actively or passively. With literature I have learnt oral, listening, writing and communication skills. I have learnt that what you write is as important as what you say, how you say it and when you say it. That’s what poetry is,”Willie Oeba
Kenya’s USB Cable Pioneer Disrupts Imports
Anthony Muthungu, a precocious innovator has indelibly inked his name in the annals of Kenyan trailblazers
Shikoh Kihika, Tribeless Youth: Fighting Tribal Politics Before 2027 Elections
With her activism, Shikoh Kihika seeks to re-educate her Kenyan base, about the futility of possessing insular ideas that lead to ethnic clashes every election cycle.
Evans Nyagaka Anyona: From Maize Seller to Transport Tycoon
“If you have a vision and you’re willing to work hard for it, nothing can stop you,” Evans Nyagaka says. “I may not have had the best start, but I’ve always believed in my ability to create something meaningful.”
Dr. Catherine Nyongesa: Oncology Trailblazer
Dr. Catherine Nyongesa founded Kenya’s Texas Cancer Centre, revolutionizing cancer care as the nation’s first female radiation oncologist. 🌍 Dr.
Ngumba and Kenya’s 1980s Banking Collapse
By 1984, the institution’s collapse marked the beginning of Kenya’s worst financial crisis, sending shockwaves through the banking sector and triggering the downfall of several local banks, including Union Bank, helmed by imminent stock broker Jimnah Mbaru, and Jimba Credit Corporation.
Atul Shah: External Pressures Behind Nakumatt’s Collapse in East Africa
A significant financial blow came in 2015, when Atul Shah bought out the 7.7% stake owned by former MP and businessman Harun Mwau, reportedly using over Ksh 3 billion in working capital for the buyout.
The Inspiring Journey of Peter Kahara Munga: Founder of Equity Bank
“Equity was built on a simple idea: to provide financial access to those who had been left out. That mission is what kept us going during the tough times. If you start a business without a purpose, you will not have the conviction to see it through,”says Dr. Paul Kihara Munga