In a landmark development for global development finance, Kenya and Senegal have officially become the newest shareholders of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), bringing the total number of its member countries to 79. This pivotal expansion marks a significant step in the EBRD’s strategic move to extend its operations into Sub-Saharan Africa […]

Kenya’s domestic debt market is buzzing with renewed activity as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) officially launches the first infrastructure bond (IFB) auction for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This strategic move aims to raise a substantial KSh 90 billion, signaling the government’s continued reliance on the local bond market to finance its ambitious development […]

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to usher in a new era of accessibility for Kenyan investors, effective August 1, 2025. In a landmark move, the NSE has received regulatory approval to abolish the long-standing mandatory 100-share minimum trading rule, allowing individuals to buy and sell as little as one share. This pivotal change, […]

In a significant boost for economic development and trade across East Africa, global banking giant Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have jointly launched a substantial $100 million trade finance facility. This landmark initiative is specifically designed to enhance access to crucial capital for businesses operating in Kenya and […]

In a significant boost for economic development and trade across East Africa, global banking giant Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have jointly launched a substantial KES 13 billion (approximately USD 100 million) trade finance facility. This landmark initiative is specifically designed to enhance access to crucial capital for […]

In a bold strategic move set to redefine its operational footprint and bolster East Africa’s clean energy landscape, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), the nation’s leading power producer, has officially ventured into the manufacturing of solar power kits. This ambitious initiative, greenlit by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate last month, marks a significant pivot for […]

In a significant stride towards fortifying its position as a regional financial powerhouse, Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a wave of approvals for the establishment of new collective investment schemes (CIS) and sub-funds. This strategic move, detailed in a statement released by the CMA today, is poised to inject fresh dynamism into Kenya’s […]

In a perplexing turn of events that has captivated investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kapchorua Tea Kenya Plc shares surged to an unprecedented all-time intraday high of KSh 332 on July 11, 2025, before settling at KSh 321.50, marking a robust 6.46% gain for the day. This remarkable rally is not an isolated […]

Kenya has officially unveiled Africa’s inaugural fully electric cold-chain delivery network, a monumental achievement forged through an innovative partnership between electric mobility trailblazer Roam and cold-chain innovator Keep It Cool (KIC). This groundbreaking collaboration marries solar-powered refrigeration with clean electric delivery motorcycles, creating a comprehensively sustainable food delivery system. This initiative directly addresses critical challenges […]

In a monumental leap for Kenya’s financial landscape, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is set to welcome its first-ever global equity-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Satrix, South Africa’s preeminent provider of index-tracking funds, is poised to list its Satrix MSCI World Feeder ETF on the NSE on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This landmark event not […]