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Dear Entrepreneur, People want you to fail because it helps them to justify the risks they never took. Because your courage makes them uncomfortable. Keep Walking. Keep Moving.

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IEBC @IEBCKenya must ban UDA from participating in the Ol-Kalao by elections.

We messed up this country in 2013. We need to reset the country back to 2010.

The richest companies don’t always have the best products. They often have the best distribution.

Every economic slowdown creates tomorrow’s market leaders. Someone is quietly building while everyone else is complaining.

Entrepreneurs who obsess over customer retention usually spend less on marketing and earn more over time.

Wealth is built by owning productive assets, not by constantly upgrading liabilities.

Every successful company you admire today once looked too small to matter. Consistency compounds faster than hype.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has renewed its appeal to motorists across the country to collect their unclaimed physical logbooks, warning that thousands of the documents remain uncollected just months before the expiry of the official collection period. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 14, NTSA urged all vehicle owners whose logbooks are ready for collection to visit the nearest NTSA office or any Huduma Centre without delay. NTSA Issues Fresh Guidance On Collection Of Unclaimed Logbooks, Licenses And Plates sokodirectory.com/2026/07/ntsa-i…

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the results for the March 2026 Business and Technical examinations, marking the conclusion of another assessment cycle for thousands of trainees enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country. In a public notice issued on July 13, 2026, KNEC directed all Heads of Institutions to collect the results physically from the New Mitihani House located in South C, Nairobi. According to KNEC, the results will be available for collection on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. KNEC Announces Release Of March 2026 Business and Technical Examination Results sokodirectory.com/2026/07/knec-a…

Global markets are proving one lesson again: uncertainty is temporary, but businesses built on solid fundamentals endure.

Capital always follows confidence. Countries that provide policy certainty, affordable energy and a stable investment climate will attract the world’s next wave of investment.

The companies that thrive over the next decade won’t be the biggest. They’ll be the fastest at adapting to technological, economic and geopolitical change.

CBK BOND AUCTION OVERSUSCRIBED 206% Strong Investor Appetite! The Central Bank of Kenya's first bond auction of FY 2026/27 has drawn massive investor interest, signalling strong confidence in government securities. The Numbers: - Offer: Sh70 billion - Bids received: Sh144.47 billion - Accepted: Sh70.60 billion - Performance rate: 206.38% Tranche Breakdown: - 10-Year: 71.9% of total bids, cleared above par at 12.78% yield - 20-Year: 29.8% performance, 14.34% yield - 30-Year: 28.1% performance, 14.62% yield What This Means: - Investors prefer shorter duration for higher coupon income - Long-term yields have reset higher (14.34%-14.62%) Looking Ahead -Government targets Sh890.4B in net borrowing from bonds & T-bills this year -FY 2025/26 set a record: Sh1.006 trillion raised from bonds alone across 19 auctions. Would you invest in a 10-year government bond at 12.78%, or would you rather seek higher returns elsewhere? Why?

Investors are watching one thing today: inflation. The next move by the United States Federal Reserve could shape global interest rates, capital flows and borrowing costs for months to come.

Oil is back at the center of the global economy. Every spike in energy prices ripples through inflation, interest rates, transport costs and consumer spending. Businesses that manage energy costs well will have a competitive edge.

Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack ideas. They fail because they run out of cash before the idea has enough time to work.

Strong partnerships between banks, developers and homebuyers are essential to closing Kenya’s housing gap. Initiatives like the Kisumu Property Tour show how innovation can turn the dream of owning a home into reality. @NCBABankKenya @KenInvest #NCBABankingOnBelief sokodirectory.com/2026/07/ncba-s…

@NCBABankKenya @keninvest Up to 105% mortgage financing helps reduce the upfront costs that keep many families from owning a home. Expanding access to finance can unlock homeownership for thousands of Kenyans. @NCBABankKenya #NCBABankingOnBelief sokodirectory.com/2026/07/ncba-s…

Homeownership should not be a dream reserved for a few. @NCBABankKenya is taking property financing closer to Kenyans through its inaugural Kisumu Property Tour, showcasing up to 105% mortgage financing and innovative housing solutions. #NCBABankingOnBelief sokodirectory.com/2026/07/ncba-s… Thread 🧵