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Inflation · KenyaKenya’s private sector experienced its most significant downturn in a year this July, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index, which measures business conditions, dropped to 46.8 from 48.6 in June, marking the third consecutive month of decline and the sharpest deterioration since July 2024. A reading below 50.0 […] The post Kenyan private sector sees sharpest decline in a year as inflation hit busi…See the Story
Kenyan private sector sees sharpest decline in a year as inflation hit businesses

Cyber Security · NairobiCybersecurity in Africa has come a long way in the last several years, evolving to a point where now most African organizations are investing more in defenses, rolling out training programs, and adopting new technologies. However, dangerous blind spots still remain. The real threat isn’t just hackers or weak firewalls; it’s the widening gap betweenRead Article
Human error, not hackers, is Africa’s biggest cybersecurity risk - Nairobi Business Monthly

Inflation · NairobiThe inflation rate climbed to a three-month high of 4.15% in July, driven by rising costs of essential goods and services, including food, transport, and utilities. According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya, the latest figure is nearly the same as April’s inflation rate of 4.11% and marks an increase from the steadyRead Article