Bank's profits rocket
[Walter Wafula] Crane Bank, one of Uganda's most solid indigenous financial institutions, has grossed UGX18.7bn, up by 50.5% (UGX6.3bn), from UGX12.5bn earned in the financial year 2006, according to its latest financial results. 21 Feb 2008 06:27

Kenya: Arson, riots leave slum dwellers destitute
Mother of five, Rose Mueni, used to eke out a living selling fruit in Nairobi's sprawling Kibera slum before her home and stall were torched in the post-election violence that engulfed the settlement on the night of 30 December. 4 Jan 2008 09:43

New website to assist Ugandans in Diaspora shop for relatives in Uganda
[Walter Wafula] Ugandans living in the Diaspora now have an alternative channel to shop and deliver commodities and school fees to their relatives in Uganda following the launch of www.icareug.com, a new commerce website. 23 Aug 2007 10:49

Kenya retail supermarket among the best
[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya. 20 Jun 2007 11:47