SME WATCH ;23RD FEBRUARY 2024

Why digital technologies are out of reach for smallholder farmers 

THE STANDARD

The Lack of digital literacy skills among smallholder farmers and the complexity of some applications have been mentioned by a think tank among the reasons why tech solutions in the agricultural sector are not being fully embraced Read More;

High interest rates will hurt SMEs and economic growth prospects 

BUSINESS DAILY

The latest interest rate hike by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), raising the central bank rate (CBR) by 50 basis points to 13.0 percent, risks substantially damaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and broader economic growth prospects, outweighing the intended benefits of tighter monetary policy Read More;

How to secure your business idea from theft by big corporations 

BUSINESS DAILY

We will start this story with a warning: please, please ensure the idea you want to make money from is patented and that its brand name is trademarked. Otherwise, you will end up in tears like one trader did. I will call him Norman. Read More;