How Rubis Petrol Station Took Over Kenya: The Untold Business Story

How Rubis Petrol Station Took Over Kenya: The Untold Business Story

You’ve probably seen the bright red canopies popping up everywhere from the heart of Westlands to the dusty stretches of the Namanga border. It felt like one morning we woke up and every KenolKobil or Gulf Energy station had simply… blushed. But if you think a Rubis petrol station is just a French brand that … Read more

Safaricom Explains Why M-Shwari Can Deduct Money from Savings

Safaricom Explains Why M-Shwari Can Deduct Money from Savings

Safaricom has issued a clarification explaining why M-Shwari is legally allowed to recover defaulted loans using funds held in a customer’s M-Shwari savings account. The clarification follows widespread complaints from Kenyans who reported that their M-Shwari savings were locked or unexpectedly deducted, raising public concern and debate on social media. According to Safaricom and its … Read more

Notable Companies That Have Closed or Exited Kenya Under Ruto Regime

Notable Companies That Have Closed

Since President William Ruto took office in September 2022, Kenya has experienced a noticeable rise in company closures, exits, and downsizing, cutting across sectors such as energy, logistics, retail, manufacturing, fintech, and insurance. While global economic pressures like inflation, currency depreciation, and tighter global funding have played a role, many businesses have openly cited Kenya’s … Read more