Author: Khusoko

Mantrac celebrated eleven Kenyan winners of the CAT Excavators Campaign with an exclusive experience in Málaga, Spain, marking Caterpillar’s 100th anniversary and reinforcing Mantrac’s commitment to customer development across Africa. The Málaga visit was part of a wider Mantrac Group initiative recognising loyal customers who qualified through the purchase of eligible CAT excavator models. Alongside participants from other Mantrac territories, the Kenyan winners joined a programme designed to deepen technical knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and provide firsthand exposure to Caterpillar technologies. A World-Class Customer Experience Warm welcome at Gran Hotel Miramar, followed by a guided cultural tour of Málaga. Technical agenda…

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision to maintain liquidation orders against Cytonn High Yield Fund (CHYS) and its associated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), cementing the Official Receiver’s authority to oversee recovery for thousands of investors affected by the collapse. Who Was Involved The consolidated appeals brought together a wide range of parties, reflecting the scale of the Cytonn fallout. Appellants included: Benedicta Mukulu Musembi & 24 Others Charles K. Wambu & 6 Others Pakamu Ventures Limited (now Rudium Holdings Limited) & 8 Others Ephraim Karangi Cytonn Investments Partners Four LLP & 10 Others Mamelodi Holding Company…

In Africa, a house is more than a roof over one’s head. It is a symbol of dignity, a vessel of intergenerational wealth, and a cornerstone of economic stability. In the Kenyan context, where the housing deficit exceeds 2 million units, addressing this challenge is not just a matter of infrastructure; it is a moral and economic imperative. Locked Out: Why Homeownership Remains Elusive for Millions For low-income earners, homeownership remains a distant dream. High mortgage costs, limited access to financing, and informal incomes have locked millions out of the property market. But this is not just statistics. It is…

Walk into a film set in Lagos, a music studio in Nairobi, or an editing suite in Johannesburg, and you’ll witness something extraordinary: Africa is bursting with creativity. Young people across the continent are telling stories, producing films, animating worlds, and composing music that resonates far beyond our borders. The question is no longer whether Africa has talent; it’s whether we’re doing enough to harness it. Why Africa’s Youth Hold the Key to a $2.2 Trillion Global Creative Economy The global creative economy is booming. It contributes over $2.2 trillion to GDP and employs more than 30 million people. Africa,…

Clean cooking conversations in Kenya often revolve around solutions for our homes and businesses. But what about our schools? For decades, there has been a silent crisis unfolding in Kenyan schools—one that continues to choke our forests, our children’s health, and our national budget. Inside the Smoke-Filled Kitchens Endangering Health and Forests Now, picture a typical kitchen in a learning institution. Smoky, soot-filled roofs with chimneys that billow smoke and piles of firewood. Never mind that the kitchen was repainted before school opened in January. Preparing wood for cooking takes manual labour, and the smoke has long-term adverse effects on…

Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, engaging nearly 70 per cent of the population directly or indirectly. Yet, for decades, farmers have faced a persistent challenge: how to access reliable, profitable markets for their produce. While Kenyan farmers toil tirelessly in their fields, producing crops that sustain the nation, their returns often fail to reflect their efforts due to inefficiencies in market access, exploitation by middlemen, and losses along the supply chain. For days, months, and years, they are always looking for solutions. And that is why, when financial institutions with an eye on innovation, such as Stanbic Bank,…