In 2016, if someone had told Magdalene Gitonga that she would be running a fashion empire and employing staff, she would not have believed it. Today, Magdalene, aged 31, stands as a testament to the power of capacity building and accessible funding.  Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in...

From a young age, Milka Wambui Ndung’u found joy in reading, writing, and expressing ideas—an interest that laid the foundation for her future career in digital media and counseling. Milka, born into a community that esteems resilience and hard work was fascinated with storytelling and h...

At the Nairobi Startup Summit held on April 29, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, investors, and tech enthusiasts converged to explore the power of innovation and collaboration in shaping Kenya’s entrepreneurial future. Among the distinguished voices wa...

The Business Leader Spotlight this week highlights Jacob Mwangi, who stands at the helm of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) as its CEO, guiding the premier professional body for built and natural environment experts in the nation. Mr Mwangi elucidates how the association has grown into a...