Business Redefined, a program on NTV, recently aired several episodes focusing on various business trends and insights. One episode delved into the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on mobile telephony, exploring how AI is revolutionizing the industry and changing consumer behavior. The episode also examined price sensitivity and how companies like Samsung Kenya are adapting to the challenges of depressed spending power. This episode was aired 18 hours ago, indicating the program's commitment to providing timely and relevant information.
Another episode of Business Redefined discussed the state of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) financing in Kenya. According to data, the banking sector closed 2025 with Kes 596.8 billion worth of outstanding credit attributable to the MSME segment of the economy. Despite progress in unlocking credit to these businesses, including deeper penetration of uncollateralized lending, challenges persist. Renato D'Souza, Director of Business Banking at Absa Bank Kenya, shared insights on lending to MSMEs and the friction they encounter in securing formal financial credit lines.
The AmCham Business Summit 2026 was another topic covered by Business Redefined. The summit took place between September 9th and 10th, and Paul Muthaura, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, discussed the event's significance and outcomes. This episode was aired on September 17, 2026, highlighting the program's focus on current events and business trends.
Scaling dental solutions was the focus of another episode, which explored how Azure Dental Hospital is expanding comprehensive dental care across Kenya and Africa. Dr. Kennedy Carson Opiyo, CEO of Azure Dental Hospital, shared the vision and future plans for the business. This episode was aired on September 15, 2026, showcasing the program's diverse range of topics.
The African Tea Convention and Exhibition, set to take place between September 16th and 18th in Nairobi, was also featured on Business Redefined. Kenya exported 653,736 tonnes of tea in 2025, earning Kes 187.06 billion (US$1.45 billion). However, the country is not maximizing the value of this product in global markets. George Omuga, Managing Director of the East Africa Tea Trade Association, discussed the convention's objectives and the association's 70-year history.
East Africa's banking sector was also examined in an episode of Business Redefined, with Standard Bank's Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala, visiting Nairobi for the second time in eight months. The episode covered various topics, including the bank's plans to make its regional subsidiary, Stanbic Bank KE, a universal bank, and the retail rush in East Africa's banking sector.
Finally, Business Redefined explored Kenya's fiscal landscape, including the latest developments and the ambitious 2026/27 borrowing plan. The program discussed the Kes 195.29 billion in tax revenue collection in July 2026 and the condensed 2027/28 budget cycle, which is expected to be Kenya's debut budget exceeding Kes 5.0 trillion.
Key points
- The program covered various business trends, including AI in mobile telephony and SME financing.
- The AmCham Business Summit 2026 and African Tea Convention were highlighted as significant events.
- Kenya's fiscal landscape and banking sector were also examined in recent episodes.
