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On 40 Million Uninsured Kenyans

93% of Kenya's population has no insurance whatsoever. What is the government doing about it? What's anyone doing about it?
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Wanyama,the KES 3.42 billion Kenyan Soccer Player

Victor Wanyama represents more than just the latest Kenyan player to bang his head against the ceiling of rigid football wage structures. That’s why he decided to find an exit from Belgium’s Beerschot AC in July 2011, rather than find a way to live whilst…
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How Much Do Those Accessories Cost?

Accessories could be costing you up to KES 22,000. Find out where all your money goes when you decide to purchase Dem Rasta Tings.
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Weekend Reads

This weekend, there are several things that you might want to remind yourself or even learn afresh, as you make use of this resource; the  internet:- 1. The other night (October 16th 2012), someone gathered KES 3.92 Million at a gate, just like that. Here’s a hint…it was…
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Why Bother With Oil When You Have Niobium?

Malawi expects to earn KES 8.5 trillion a year from 3000 metric tons of this mineral. Kenya can produce up to 3600 metric tons. Do the math.
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The Stock Market Today

The Nairobi Securities Exchange today performed better yet again on both indices. The NSE 20 Share Index edging up 13.41 points to close at 4132.91 and the All-Share Index performance climbing up 0.56 points to close at 91.18     HIGHEST VOLUMES Equity Bank was the top…
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Bafana Bafana v Harambee Stars Score FKF KES 3.92 Million

KES 3.92 Million was gathered as gate collections from the match between Kenya and S. Africa on October 16th 2012. 28,000 tickets were available for the match.
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Night Out on a Budget

It’s that time of the month when going out becomes a bit of a hustle for some. Most of the accountants started processing our salaries yesterday meaning we probably have to wait till Monday before our pay goes through. What a disappointment, right? Don’t…
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Scandal, Pyramid Scheme or Legitimate Business?

A local investment firm is promising returns of up to 200%. When the deal is this sweet, you have to think twice. So, do you Trust Dyntrust?
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Inside Britam: Britam Asset Managers

As we wind down the week we look at BAM, Britam Asset Managers, the fund manager that brought the state of the art Investement and Fund Management System - The Advent Office.
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Safaricom, 12 Years On

Safaricom has been with us for 12 years. From starting up in Narobi to spreading out and having the widest network coverage in the country with the largest subscriber base. Here's Safaricom's 12 year journey
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Numbers Don't Lie: Fourth Week of October [Infographic]

Pesatalk Numbers: October week 4…
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The Stocks We Are Watching Today

The securities exchange performed better yesterday having closed at an all year high of 4119.50 on the 20-share index and 90.62 on the All-share index. Today we maintain our focus on Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya Commercial Bank and Carbacid Investments Ltd. A summary of yesterday’s trading activities can be found …
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Company Directors' Salaries Could Soon Be Public

Salaries for company directors will soon be made public following the ongoing review of the Code of Corporate Governance for public companies in Kenya. In an interview with the Nation during a corporate governance and financial reporting (Fire) award conference at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, Centre…
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