In a significant departure from established practice, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced it will not remit dividends to the National Treasury for the 2025 cycle, marking the first time in seven years that Kenya’s monetary authority has withheld its operational surplus from government coffers. This strategic decision, which retains a substantial KSh […]
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reaffirmed its confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability by projecting that inflation will remain steady at 5.25 per cent through the end of the current economic cycle extending into 2026. This forecast, which keeps inflation comfortably below the midpoint of the central bank’s target range, reflects what monetary […]
In a strategic move that signals the growing sophistication of Kenya’s investment landscape and the increasing appetite for international diversification among local investors, CIC Insurance Group (CIC Group)—a prominent insurance and investment conglomerate partially owned by Kenyan business magnate Gideon Muriuki—has officially entered the global investment market with the launch of an innovative dollar-denominated collective […]
In a strategic move that significantly expands the business interests of the investors behind Kenya’s rapidly growing Quick Mart supermarket chain, Bima Holdings Ltd—an investment vehicle backed by Mauritius-based private equity firm Adenia Partners—has received regulatory approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire full ownership of Minet (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd, a prominent […]
The Kenyan government has announced plans to significantly increase the mandatory proportion of insurance business that private insurers must cede to the state-controlled Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re), raising the requirement from the current 20% to 25% under new draft regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This policy shift, unveiled through the […]
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 […]
The Nairobi Securities Exchange concluded the trading week of October 13, 2025, on a decidedly bearish note, with major market indices posting significant losses across the board. The comprehensive downturn reflects growing investor concerns about corporate earnings, sectoral challenges, and broader macroeconomic headwinds affecting East Africa’s largest economy. Build the future you deserve. Get started […]
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 […]
At least $750 million (Sh96.7 billion) in World Bank funding to Kenya remains frozen as the country works to meet...
The Bank of England has delivered a pre-Christmas boost to the struggling UK economy by cutting interest rates to 3.75%,...
The United States International Development Finance Corporation has finalized a $553 million loan with the Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium for...
The Kenyan government has issued an urgent call for applications under the World Bank-funded Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET)...
