. In a significant development for regional infrastructure cooperation, President William Ruto has confirmed that Uganda will acquire a stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) once the privatisation process is completed, marking a new era of joint ownership of strategic energy infrastructure in East Africa. The announcement, made during an investment tour in Uganda […]

In a significant development that signals the continuing expansion of Nigerian banking giants across Africa, Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s second-largest lender by total assets, is preparing to enter the East African market through its planned acquisition of Kenya’s Paramount Bank. This strategic move, expected to be finalized by January 2026 pending regulatory approvals, represents a […]

In a significant development that has drawn attention across East Africa’s telecommunications and financial services sectors, Vodacom Group has firmly rejected proposals to separate M-Pesa from Safaricom’s core telecommunications operations, despite mounting pressure from Kenyan regulatory authorities and government officials. The decision underscores the complex interplay between regulatory oversight, corporate strategy, and the evolution of […]

Safaricom, Kenya’s telecommunications giant, is piloting a groundbreaking new feature called Ziidi Trader that could fundamentally transform how millions of Kenyans access and interact with the country’s capital markets. The innovative platform, currently in testing phase, will integrate stock trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly into the M-PESA app, potentially opening up the […]

Kenya’s electric mobility sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with electric motorcycles rapidly gaining market share in a country where motorcycle taxis, locally known as boda bodas, form the backbone of urban and rural transportation. In a groundbreaking move that democratizes investment access, Roam, one of Kenya’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturers, has launched a crowdfunding […]

African stock markets demonstrated remarkable resilience and momentum during the third quarter of 2025, with Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco emerging as the strongest performers as investor confidence improved following months of currency volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty. The latest market capitalization data from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) reveals that out of nine African exchanges analyzed, […]

Kenya’s largest bank by customer base, Equity Group Holdings, has announced a remarkable 32.66 per cent surge in its third-quarter net profit, climbing from Sh39.2 billion in the previous year to Sh52.1 billion. This impressive performance comes at a critical time when Kenya’s economy is experiencing a significant slowdown, offering a glimmer of hope for […]

Shares of NCBA Group Plc experienced a dramatic surge on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, climbing from KSh 69 to KSh 76 as news emerged that Africa’s banking giant Standard Bank Group is in advanced discussions to acquire the Kenyan lender. The sharp price movement reflects investor optimism about the […]

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has secured a landmark achievement in its quest to position Kenya as a premier investment destination in Africa, following a significant upgrade by one of the world’s most influential index providers. The exchange has been elevated from “Restricted” to “Pass” status on the Efficient Trading Mechanism criterion by the FTSE […]

Two of Kenya’s prominent listed tea companies have implemented an unconventional financial strategy by issuing bonus shares to their shareholders despite experiencing significant financial headwinds and declining profitability. Williamson Tea Kenya and Kapchorua Tea have both executed bonus share distributions aimed at rewarding loyal investors, improving share liquidity, and maintaining market presence during a challenging […]