The Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania: Cross-Border Lives, Business and the EAC Common Market
Tens of thousands of Kenyans live and work in neighbouring Tanzania, woven into one of Africa's most integrated regional economies. This article examines the community, its business activities, the EAC Common Market framework, recent tensions and the outlook.
Unaitas Sacco: From Murang'a Tea Growers to One of Africa's Largest Saccos by Membership
Unaitas Sacco grew from a 1993 tea growers' society in Murang'a into one of Africa's largest saccos by membership, with over 493,000 members. This article traces its history, transformation, products, branch network and relevance to Kenyans at home and abroad.
Kenya National Police DT Sacco: Inside One of the Country's Largest Deposit-Taking Saccos
Kenya National Police DT Sacco has grown into one of the country's largest deposit-taking saccos, serving around 75,000 members. This article examines its history, savings and loan products, dividend record, governance and relevance to members at home and abroad.
Egerton University: Kenya's Oldest Institution of Higher Learning and Agricultural Powerhouse
Founded in 1939 as a farm school, Egerton University in Njoro is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya and its foremost agricultural university. This profile covers its history, campuses, flagship programmes, research and diaspora relevance.
Mount Elgon National Park: Kitum Cave, Elephants and Kenya's Second-Highest Mountain
Straddling the Kenya-Uganda border, Mount Elgon National Park protects an ancient volcano famous for its salt-mining elephants and the celebrated Kitum Cave. This guide covers the mountain's geology, wildlife, caves, hiking routes and conservation.
Gikomba Market Nairobi: East Africa's Largest Second-Hand Clothing Market, the Mitumba Economy and the Border-Less Trade
Gikomba Market in Nairobi is East Africa's largest mitumba second-hand clothing market, supporting thousands of traders, the wider mitumba economy and the cross-border trade. Explore the market structure, supply chain, regulatory debates and economic role.
Daystar University: Athi River Campus, Christian Liberal Arts Heritage and the Communication School Tradition
Daystar University traces its origins to 1964 Christian liberal arts education and is one of Kenya's principal private universities, with the main Athi River campus, the Nairobi Valley Road campus and a strong school of communication.
Kenyan Diaspora in Norway: Healthcare Workforce, Education Pathways and the Oslo-Bergen Community Profile
The Kenyan diaspora in Norway combines a strong healthcare workforce presence, educational pathways and a growing professional community across Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger. Explore the community profile, employment sectors and the Kenya-Norway relationship.
Beauty Salon Business in Kenya: Start-Up Costs, Licensing, Service Mix and the Profitable Hair, Skin and Nail Economy
A beauty salon in Kenya can generate dependable revenue from a broad service mix of hair, skin and nail treatments. Explore start-up costs, licensing, location, staff, pricing, supplier relationships and the path to opening a profitable salon in Nairobi or upcountry towns.