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Kenya’s Growing Unclaimed Financial Assets in 2024
Picture this: somewhere in Nairobi, a dusty safety deposit box lies undisturbed in a downtown vault. Inside? Share certificates worth millions—untouched, unnoticed, and unclaimed. Its owner, now halfway across the world, forgot all about it during a busy relocation. Multiply that forgotten box by thousands, and you begin to glimpse Kenya’s silent fortune: over KSh 4.3 Billion in unclaimed financial assets.
Timothy Pesi
5 hours ago3 min read


♻️ Waste in Kenya: More Than Just Trash
Solid waste. It’s not glamorous. But how we get rid of it—how we burn it, bury it, ignore it, or organize it—tells a deeply human story and a critical environmental one.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 233 min read


Is It Time to Decentralize Kenya's Capital?
Nairobi has long been the nerve center of Kenya’s economy, government, innovation, and culture. But in 2023, the dominance of the capital reached new heights in the commercial real estate space—raising a pressing question: Is it time to decentralize?
Timothy Pesi
Apr 223 min read


How Real Estate Agents in Kenya Are Collecting Rent
How Real Estate Agents in Kenya Are Collecting Rent
Timothy Pesi
Apr 212 min read


Unearthing Kenya's Hidden Mineral Wealth
Kenya, a country known for its diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, is also richly endowed with mineral resources that hold the key to both present prosperity and future resilience.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 102 min read


🌿 Kenya’s Forest Cover Story: From Decline to Regeneration
Forests play a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting livelihoods.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 92 min read


Powering Progress: Kenya's Remarkable Journey to Electricity Access
The Last Mile Connectivity Program
2015 marked a pivotal moment in Kenya's electrical transformation. The government unveiled the Last Mile
Timothy Pesi
Mar 282 min read


A Tale of Two Markets – The Story Behind Nairobi’s Land Prices in Q4 2024
The fourth quarter of 2024 has painted a fascinating picture of Nairobi's land market. While Nairobi’s suburbs experienced steady but...
Timothy Pesi
Jan 282 min read


Is the Rural Electrification Program Keeping Up with Kenya's Needs?
Access to electricity is a key driver of economic development and improved quality of life. In Kenya, the government’s Rural...
Timothy Pesi
Jan 182 min read


🏠 Kenyan Tenants’ Housing Dreams: Build, Buy, or Move On? 🛠️✨
When it comes to housing dreams, tenants in Kenya have made one thing clear: they’re not just looking for a place to live—they want a...
Timothy Pesi
Jan 172 min read


Why the Kenyan Government Says the Economy Is Improving But Life Feels Hard
What is Inflation? Inflation is when prices keep rising, and money loses value. For example, a loaf of bread that cost KES 50 now costs...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 26, 20242 min read


East African Economic Outlook: The Growing Weight of Debt
East Africa's economy is projected to grow steadily in 2025, led by Ethiopia and Kenya , but the region’s public debt levels reveal a...
Timothy Pesi
Nov 23, 20242 min read
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