The performance of Kenya’s equity market in recent years presents a paradox that has increasingly puzzled analysts and policymakers alike. On one hand, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has delivered its strongest back-to-back performance in more than a decade, with benchmark indices posting historic gains and market capitalization expanding rapidly. On the other hand, foreign […]

Kenya’s telecommunications sector is once again under intense political, regulatory, and economic scrutiny. This time, however, the spotlight is not solely on corporate ownership or market concentration—but on the rules of the game themselves. Appearing before the National Assembly, executives from Airtel Kenya delivered a clear message to lawmakers: changes in Safaricom’s ownership structure are […]

The global spirits industry is undergoing a quiet but profound realignment. As consumer tastes evolve, geopolitical risks intensify, and capital costs rise, multinational producers are reassessing where and how they deploy capital. One of the clearest illustrations of this shift is unfolding in East Africa, where Diageo is seeking to complete a landmark divestment that […]

Kenya’s mobile money ecosystem is approaching a decisive new phase. After more than a decade of rapid growth, near-universal adoption, and relentless innovation, competition is no longer about signing up new users—it is about who controls how Kenyans borrow, spend, and manage short-term liquidity. At the center of this contest sits instant digital credit, a […]

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (SCBK) Limited, a prominent subsidiary of the UK-based Standard Chartered Plc, finds itself navigating a turbulent financial period, reporting a significant and sharp decline in its Profit After Tax (PAT). For the nine months ending September 30, 2025, the lender posted a net profit of KSh 9.79 Billion, marking a steep […]

The East African cement market is currently witnessing one of its most definitive shifts in corporate control, as Tanzania’s Kalahari Cement has officially confirmed its acquisition of a substantial additional equity stake in the East African Portland Cement Plc (EAPC). This strategic maneuver, executed through a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the National Social Security […]

Family Bank Group has delivered an exceptional financial performance for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, recording a significant 56% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to KES 3.5 billion, a substantial jump from KES 2.3 billion reported during the corresponding period in the previous year. This robust growth, detailed in the bank’s latest […]

. 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 […]