# youtube partner program (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover youtube partner program. Page: Feed: --- ## [How dirty money fears are disrupting Kenya’s digital payment lifeline](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-money-laundering-risks-digital-payments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-money-laundering-risks-digital-payments) _2026-08-21 · Malcom Rutere · Sharp Daily_ Kenya has built one of Africa’s most dynamic digital economies, with mobile money, fintech platforms and cross-border payment services increasingly connecting households and businesses to the global financial system. Yet concerns over money laundering and illicit financial flows are beginning to threaten this connectivity, exposing the economic cost of weak financial safeguards. Recent disruptions… ## [Amaco AI Data Centre to Transform Mombasa’s Digital Infrastructure](https://thesharpdaily.com/amaco-ai-data-centre-mombasa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amaco-ai-data-centre-mombasa) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Amaco AI Data Centre Targets Kenya’s Growing Compute Demand The proposed Amaco AI data centre could introduce Kshs 194.0 bn in foreign investment into Kenya’s digital infrastructure sector. Greek energy conglomerate Amaco Energy Group has proposed a USD 1.5 bn artificial intelligence data centre in Mombasa, targeting rising regional demand for high-performance computing, cloud services \[…\] The… ## [Absa Asset Financing Expands with Simba Corporation Deal](https://thesharpdaily.com/absa-asset-financing-expands-with-simba-corporation-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=absa-asset-financing-expands-with-simba-corporation-deal) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Absa Asset Financing Targets Productive Assets Absa asset financing is expanding through a strategic partnership with Simba Corporation to improve access to commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and agricultural equipment. The partnership forms part of Absa’s Kshs 100.0 bn Asset-Based Finance 2.0 commitment, which targets productive assets across sectors including trade, logistics,… ## [MSME Lending in Kenya Surges to Kshs 245.1 Bn](https://thesharpdaily.com/msme-lending-in-kenya-surges-to-kshs-245-1-bn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=msme-lending-in-kenya-surges-to-kshs-245-1-bn) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ MSME Lending Reaches Kshs 245.1 Bn MSME lending in Kenya accelerated during the first half of 2026, with commercial banks disbursing Kshs 245.1 bn in new loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Lower borrowing costs following the Central Bank of Kenya’s monetary easing cycle have improved access to working capital, inventory financing and expansion \[…\] The post MSME Lending in Kenya Surges… ## [Absa Asset Management Expands Kenya’s Unit Trust Market](https://thesharpdaily.com/absa-asset-management-unit-trust/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=absa-asset-management-unit-trust) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Absa Asset Management Expands Its Fund Offering Absa asset management is expanding its presence in Kenya’s investment market after the Capital Markets Authority approved two new multi-asset special-fund sub-funds under the existing Absa Unit Trust Funds. The regulator approved the Absa Global Multi-Asset Special Fund (USD) and Absa Global Multi-Asset Special Fund (Kshs) in July \[…\] The post Absa… ## [Pension Asset Allocation and Kenya’s Infrastructure Push](https://thesharpdaily.com/pension-asset-allocation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pension-asset-allocation) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Pension Asset Allocation Gains Importance Pension asset allocation is becoming increasingly important as Kenya looks to mobilise long-term retirement capital for infrastructure development. The retirement benefits sector holds a substantial pool of long-term savings that can support projects with predictable cash flows and extended investment horizons. However, the headline figure of Kshs 5.7 tn… ## [Quickmart Stake Sale Signals a New Phase for Kenya’s Retail Market](https://thesharpdaily.com/quickmart-stake-sale-signals-a-new-phase-for-kenyas-retail-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quickmart-stake-sale-signals-a-new-phase-for-kenyas-retail-market) _2026-08-21 · Kelvin Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Quickmart’s Expansion Sets the Stage for a Stake Sale Quickmart’s reported exploration of a strategic stake sale comes against the backdrop of a major transformation in Kenya’s modern retail sector, where retailers have increasingly relied on external capital to finance rapid network expansion. Quickmart has already undergone a significant private-equity-backed transformation, with Adenia Partners… ## [Interest Rates and Your Investments](https://thesharpdaily.com/how-interest-rates-affect-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-interest-rates-affect-investments) _2026-08-21 · Susan · Sharp Daily_ Interest rates may appear to be a distant concern, discussed mainly when the Central Bank announces a monetary policy decision. Yet their influence extends far beyond the financial sector. They shape the cost of money, the returns investors seek, and ultimately how households, businesses, and investors allocate their resources. At the center of this relationship \[…\] The post Interest Rates and… ## [Premier league 2026/27 season returns: Key fixtures, new managers and title race](https://thesharpdaily.com/premier-league-2026-27-season-returns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=premier-league-2026-27-season-returns) _2026-08-21 · Marcielyne Wanja · Sharp Daily_ After a summer dominated by the FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest domestic stage is finally back. But with new managers, major transfers and several traditional powerhouses entering new eras, the question is no longer simply who will win the Premier League? It is whether the old order can survive. The 2026/27 Premier League season begins \[…\] The post Premier league 2026/27 season returns: Key… ## [East African Integration: How a Larger Regional Market Could Expand Kenya’s Investment Opportunities](https://thesharpdaily.com/east-african-integration-how-a-larger-regional-market-could-expand-kenyas-investment-opportunities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=east-african-integration-how-a-larger-regional-market-could-expand-kenyas-investment-opportunities) _2026-08-21 · Jane Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Kenya is intensifying efforts to deepen East African integration as businesses increasingly look beyond the domestic market for growth. For investors, the development could create a larger addressable market for Kenyan companies while encouraging businesses to build regional production, distribution and supply networks. The East African Community (EAC) has expanded significantly in recent years,… ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EbFhBODWDWAv) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Emerging Investment Opportunity in Kenya’s Textile Sector and China](https://thesharpdaily.com/emerging-investment-opportunity-in-kenyas-textile-sector-and-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emerging-investment-opportunity-in-kenyas-textile-sector-and-china) _2026-08-21 · Jane Kamau · Sharp Daily_ Kenya’s textile and apparel industry is entering a potentially important stage of industrial development as manufacturers and investors increasingly look to China for technology, production expertise, capital and supply-chain partnerships. The opportunity extends beyond fashion and retail because the sector connects manufacturing, employment, consumer demand, exports and foreign direct investment.… ## [Why Kenya’s capital gains tax collections just hit a record Sh26.8 billion](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-capital-gains-tax-record-revenue-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-capital-gains-tax-record-revenue-2026) _2026-08-20 · Marcielyne Wanja · Sharp Daily_ Kenya’s Treasury is celebrating a major financial win after tax collections from property, land, and private share deals surged by a staggering 28 percent over the past financial year. By the close of June 2026, total revenues under this bracket reached Sh26.8 billion, generating an extra Sh5.82 billion in combined Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and \[…\] The post Why Kenya’s capital gains tax collections… ## [Kenya’s banks lend KSh 245.1 billion to MSMEs in H1 2026](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-msme-lending-h1-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-msme-lending-h1-2026) _2026-08-20 · Sharon Busuru · Sharp Daily_ Kenya’s banking industry disbursed KSh 245.1 billion in new loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first half of 2026, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has said, as lenders expanded financing for business expansion, working capital and job creation. According to the KBA, lending to MSMEs rose steadily over the six months \[…\] The post Kenya’s banks lend KSh 245.1 billion… ## [Global payment firms restrict services to Kenya amid money laundering scrutiny](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-money-transfer-firms-suspend-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-money-transfer-firms-suspend-services) _2026-08-20 · Sharon Busuru · Sharp Daily_ Several international payment platforms have restricted or suspended services for customers in Kenya in recent weeks, as the country continues to face heightened scrutiny over money laundering and terrorism financing risks. US firm Sendwave and UK based Wise have stopped cash transfer services for the majority of Kenyan users since August, with Sendwave citing “technical \[…\] The post Global… ## [YouTube to count views from the first frame starting August 24](https://thesharpdaily.com/youtube-view-count-update-first-frame-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youtube-view-count-update-first-frame-2026) _2026-08-18 · Sharon Busuru · Sharp Daily_ YouTube announced on August 17, 2026, that it is changing how public view counts are calculated across its platform. Starting August 24, 2026, a view will be counted the moment a video begins to play from the very first frame across long-form videos, Shorts, and live streams. Previously, though YouTube never publicly disclosed its exact \[…\] The post YouTube to count views from the first frame… ## [Kenya’s Sh1 trillion trade deficit: Why the import bill is becoming a bigger problem](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-trade-deficit-sh1-trillion-imports-exports-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-trade-deficit-sh1-trillion-imports-exports-2026) _2026-08-18 · Marcielyne Wanja · Sharp Daily_ Kenya is selling more to the world, but it is spending even more buying from it. The country’s goods trade deficit has climbed to nearly Sh1 trillion, exposing a widening gap that could put renewed pressure on foreign exchange, inflation and the shilling. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that Kenya’s \[…\] The post Kenya’s Sh1 trillion trade deficit: Why the import bill… ## [Treasury’s Sh78.6 billion tax cut: relief or more government borrowing?](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-sh78-billion-tax-cuts-budget-deficit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-sh78-billion-tax-cuts-budget-deficit) _2026-08-17 · Marcielyne Wanja · Sharp Daily_ Kenya is preparing to give taxpayers a break at a time when the government is struggling to balance its books. That raises a bigger question: who ultimately pays for the relief? Treasury is signaling Sh78.6 billion in income tax cuts as part of revisions to the 2026/27 fiscal framework, even as the projected budget deficit \[…\] The post Treasury’s Sh78.6 billion tax cut: relief or more government… ## [YouTube doubles watch hour requirements for partner program](https://thesharpdaily.com/youtube-partner-program-monetization-requirements-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youtube-partner-program-monetization-requirements-2027) _2026-08-17 · Sharon Busuru · Sharp Daily_ YouTube has announced a significant overhaul of the eligibility requirements for its Partner Program (YPP), the platform’s primary revenue sharing scheme for creators, alongside new ways for creators to earn from Shorts. The changes, announced on Monday, August 10, will make it harder for creators to join the revenue share program but will also offer \[…\] The post YouTube doubles watch hour… ## [NSSF Eyes Global Markets](https://thesharpdaily.com/nssf-offshore-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nssf-offshore-investments) _2026-08-17 · Sylvia Kamau · Sharp Daily_ The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is planning to significantly increase its investments in offshore equities as part of a broader strategy to diversify its portfolio and reduce its heavy reliance on domestic assets. The state-backed pension fund is seeking to appoint an investment manager to establish and manage a multi-asset offshore portfolio, which will \[…\] The post NSSF Eyes Global… ## [The role of investment research in identifying mispriced assets](https://thesharpdaily.com/investment-research-asset-valuation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investment-research-asset-valuation) _2026-08-17 · Collins Otieno · Sharp Daily_ Investment research is a fundamental part of financial decision-making, helping investors evaluate securities, industries, and broader economic conditions before committing capital. At its core, investment research seeks to determine whether an asset’s market price adequately reflects its underlying value. This makes research particularly important for investors looking for opportunities where the… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t56Xyn9Xg8Yo) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Can Kenya’s Tobacco Laws Keep Up With New Nicotine Products?](https://thesharpdaily.com/kenya-tobacco-laws-nicotine-products/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-tobacco-laws-nicotine-products) _2026-08-14 · Malcom Rutere · Sharp Daily_ Kenya’s tobacco control framework is facing a new test as nicotine products evolve beyond traditional cigarettes, raising questions over whether existing laws are sufficiently equipped to regulate a rapidly changing market. The emergence of nicotine pouches such as Velo has introduced products that differ significantly from conventional tobacco products. Unlike cigarettes, nicotine pouches do not…