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Topic: Micro

Microfinance ordered to pay Sh150 million refund to youth fund

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-06-11 11:42:09

Indo Africa Finance must pay YEDF Sh150 million plus interest after the High Court ruled it breached a youth loan financing agreement.

How micro-milestones turn ordinary days into small victories

By Tania Omusale   2026-05-02 13:14:35

You know that feeling when you finally tick something off your to-do list and suddenly feel like you have your life together, that is what people are celebrating now

Microfinance lenders seek law review on capital requirements

By Graham Kajilwa   2026-05-01 17:31:41

They say the 20 per cent cash or near-cash liquidity ratio threshold under the Microfinance Act and reporting standards has affected their cash flows.

Gut microbiomes of elephants altered by livestock in shared spaces

By George Kebaso   2026-04-15 16:43:53

The mingling of elephants and livestock in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, has affected the elephants’ gut bacteria in ways that could be harmful to their health.

Private sector bets on micro-insurance to close healthcare access gap

By Ryan Kerubo   2026-04-14 13:56:20

Kenya’s private health sector is raising concerns over widening gaps in health financing

From genes to germs: Unlocking microbe advantage in weight loss

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-30 05:43:02

Weight loss is shaped not just by genes but also by the trillions of microbes in the body that influence metabolism and overall health.