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Rising costs force many small businesses to cut corners, but customer loyalty key for survival
Alfred Onyango  |  May 22, 2025

A benchmark study reveals that three-quarters of consumers who tried a new mass market retailer for the first time in the past six months, and were im...

Sh28 billion grant to boost over 100,000 small businesses across Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to empower Kenyans at the lower end of the economic...

Kenya's small businesses call for tangible solutions for growth, denounce global rhetoric
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 07, 2025

The challenges faced by small businesses in the country are rooted in more immediate concerns that may not be so easily addressed by the overarching g...

Kenya's small businesses hope for a better 2025 after struggling in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 29, 2024

The Institute of Economic Affairs growth will remain moderate and uneven in the coming year unless significant structural reforms are implemented.

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