Business & Strategy

It’s Time to Rethink “Wealth”: Why Family Offices Matter More Than Ever It’s 2026. The traffic in Nairobi is not relenting, politics is fever pitch as we head into the next election cycle, but you are minding your own business and working on your business. Good for you but come…

Making money is fun. Growing it is exciting. Losing it? That’s the part no one puts on Instagram. You are overwhelmed with regret, guilt and embarrassment. Today lets take a look at first how ensuring that this doesn’t happen in the first place. We have all seen it before, someone…

I still remember the chaos in boardrooms and hushed hallway conversations back in 2016 when Parliament dropped the mic with an amendment to Section 33 of the Banking Act, introducing interest rate caps. It was pitched as the long-awaited antidote to what many saw as cartel-like behaviour in the banking…

So, Mary asked me: “How do I invest in sukuk?” A simple question, but one that opens the door to a broader conversation about Islamic finance, conventional investment options, and what works best for those of us navigating life between Kenya and the UAE. Let’s start with the basics: what…

Most people come to the UAE for tax-free salaries, better brunches, and an occasional airport selfie. Few arrive thinking, “this is my launchpad to long-term wealth.” That’s why so many leave the UAE with memories and receipts, but no meaningful assets. The UAE isn’t just a place to earn. It’s…