With only 17 per cent of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) currently on track, Standard Chartered Kenya has positioned sustainability as a core business driver. In FY 2024, the bank accelerated its climate, finance, and social impact outcomes, delivering inclusive growth and resilience across Kenya’s development ecosystem. “Sustainability is at the core of our strategy and is embedded in the way we do business, underpinning our brand promise, Here for Good,” said Kariuki Ngari, Chief Executive Officer, during the launch of the 3rd edition of their Sustainability Progress Report. Record Growth in Sustainable Finance Sustainable finance income rose by 132…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Kenya’s domestic debt market is gaining fresh momentum as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reopens two infrastructure bonds (IFBs), aiming to raise KSh 90 billion to fund priority projects in the 2025/26 fiscal year. Running from July 21 to August 13, the auction reintroduces two long-term, tax-exempt bonds—IFB1/2018/015 and IFB1/2022/019—as investors seek higher-yield opportunities in a subdued T-bill environment. Bond Details at a Glance Bond Tenor Coupon Maturity Redemption Tax IFB1/2018/015 15 years (7.5 left) 12.5000% 10 Jan 2033 40% on 17 Jan 2028; 100% on 10 Jan 2033 Withholding tax exempt IFB1/2022/019 19 years (15.6 left) 12.9650% 28…
She’s fierce, unfiltered, and unstoppable. At 43, Pierra Makena isn’t just surviving the entertainment industry—she’s shaping it. From film and television to spinning tracks behind the DJ booth, she’s rewritten what it means to be a female entertainer in Kenya. Pierra crashed into DJing in 2015—no formal training, no blueprint—just raw talent and fire. In a world dominated by men, she crowned herself queen of the decks and dared anyone to challenge her. That same energy has powered her across screens for over 15 years, with iconic roles on Tahidi High, Kina, and Disconnect. And to think, her first dream…
Short-term rentals are reshaping housing dynamics across the continent, particularly in Nairobi, where the effects have become acute. According to Knight Frank’s Africa Horizons 2025/26 report, an estimated 15% of Nairobi’s housing units have transitioned to short-term rentals, leading to a 10% rent increase over two years. This change has intensified competition between long-term tenants and transient guests, contributing to affordability concerns. “Residents are now competing with this new demand,” Knight Frank notes, highlighting how platforms like Airbnb have disrupted conventional urban tenancy models. While the shift provides new income streams for property owners and flexible accommodation options for travellers,…
Kenyan innovation hub This is Digital, officially launched its AI Literacy Program, taking decisive steps to bridge Africa’s growing AI skills gap and empower the continent’s next generation of tech-savvy professionals. AI Literacy Program Launches August 5, 2025 Following the breakfast event, This is Digital will launch its AI Literacy Program on August 5, 2025, designed to equip professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and educators with practical and ethical AI skills. Program Structure: Online AI Bootcamp Dates: August 5, 12, 19, and 26 (Tuesdays) Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM In-Person AI Bootcamp Dates: August 27–29, 2025 Ongoing Monthly Cohorts Format: New online and…
Circadia, the internationally acclaimed American skincare brand rooted in chronobiology, has debuted in Kenya, ushering in a transformative chapter for professional skincare tailored to melanin-rich skin. “Kenya’s aesthetic industry is rapidly growing, and we see incredible potential to contribute meaningfully,” said Jitin Jaggi, Managing Director of Circadia. “Circadia is here to champion the professionals behind every skincare journey—by offering science-based products that truly transform skin, especially for melanin-rich tones.” The Science Behind Circadia Founded in 2001 by Dr. Peter T. Pugliese, Circadia’s formulations are designed to work in harmony with the body’s natural circadian rhythms—protecting skin by day and repairing…