The announcement that Wafa Assurance, one of Morocco’s largest insurers, is seeking to acquire Delta Insurance of Egypt in a deal worth approximately US$317 million has sent ripples across Africa’s insurance landscape. While the transaction is centered in North Africa, the COMESA Competition Commission has stepped in to review its impact across member states, sparking […]
Mastercard has struck a partnership with Hillcroft (mTek) to integrate embedded insurance solutions into its consumer and SME card products in East Africa. According to a press release from Mastercard, the collaboration will embed insurance cover into everyday payment flows, enabling seamless access to protection. Under this model, users making transactions will be offered tailored […]
Kenya’s financial regulators are pushing forward a landmark reform designed to reinforce trust in the banking and insurance sectors by doubling the maximum compensation payable to customers when institutions fail. The proposal, which forms part of the Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025–2028, seeks to increase the Policyholders’ Compensation Fund (PCF) ceiling from KSh 250,000 […]
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has published an updated list of institutions whose deposits are officially protected through 30 June 2026, reinforcing public confidence in Kenya’s banking sector. Under the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, 2012, depositors are guaranteed coverage up to KSh 500,000 per depositor per institution in the event of a bank failure. […]
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 […]
In a striking shift, Kenya’s average maturity for domestic debt instruments—Treasury bills and bonds combined—has shrunk to 7.4 years as of June 2025, down from 7.5 years in 2024. This signals a tilt toward shorter-dated instruments in the government’s borrowing mix. TradingRoom This compression is largely driven by elevated uptake of Treasury bills, especially the […]
By the end of June 2025, the Kenyan government had mobilized KSh 853.4 billion from local sources—exceeding its original target of KSh 825.8 billion. The bulk of this financing came from non-bank financial institutions (pension funds, insurance companies, SACCOs), contributing KSh 483.9 billion, while commercial banks lent KSh 368.2 billion via Treasury bills and bonds. […]
Overview Kenya’s Treasury Bond Market in October 2025 is characterized by easing yields, declining real returns, and renewed sovereign debt...
Overview Kenya’s real estate sector continues to display resilience and adaptability in October 2025, supported by infrastructure expansion, rising urban...
Overview Money Market Funds (MMFs) in Kenya are navigating a shifting landscape in October 2025, shaped by a declining interest...
Overview Kenya’s insurance industry continues to demonstrate resilience and gradual recovery as of October 2025, with strong growth in the...
