Kenya’s telecommunications and entertainment landscape is set for a significant transformation as Axian Telecom of Mauritius moves forward with its acquisition of Wananchi Group, the parent company of popular brands ZUKU and ZukuPay. The deal, which will see Axian acquire a 99.63% controlling stake in the Kenyan broadband and pay-television provider, is being backed by […]

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has officially launched a new Banking Sector Index, a sector-focused benchmark designed to provide investors with a clear view of the performance of Kenya’s banking industry. Effective October 1, 2025, the index is a market-cap-weighted, float-adjusted tool that covers the free float of all listed banks on the exchange. Build […]

In a development that has caught the attention of market observers, Shri Krishana Overseas Limited (SKL) Plc, a packaging solutions provider that recently made its debut on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has issued a profit warning barely two months after listing. The company, which trades on the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Market Segment, […]

Family Bank shareholders are preparing for a pivotal moment in the institution’s history as they gear up for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for October 27, 2025. The virtual meeting will determine whether the bank proceeds with listing its ordinary shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) by introduction, a move that could mark […]

Crown Paints Kenya Plc, a household name in East Africa’s building and decorative paints sector, emerged as the top price gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) last week. The company’s stock climbed 15.4% to close at KSh 57.00, capping a remarkable run that reflects a robust financial turnaround and renewed investor appetite for consumer […]

Kenya is setting the stage for what could become its largest public offering in over a decade: a plan to sell up to 65% of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and raise approximately $1.15 billion. The state’s move comes at a time when debt burdens are high, capital market reforms are underway, and the government is […]

Shares of Umeme Limited, once Uganda’s dominant electricity distributor, have suffered a 71% plunge on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), falling from KSh 23.70 in July to just KSh 6.94 by September 23, 2025. The dramatic sell-off follows the expiry of Umeme’s 20-year concession, a record interim dividend, and ongoing disputes with the Ugandan government […]

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has agreed to exit Burundi by selling its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily local investors, marking a major shift in its regional footprint. The decision underscores DTB’s renewed focus on its core East African markets — Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania — and raises questions about […]

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) experienced its most volatile trading week of the year during the third week of September 2025, as international investors orchestrated a massive capital flight that sent shockwaves through Kenya’s equity markets. The dramatic sell-off, triggered by anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy changes, marked the steepest decline in market […]