Market analysts predict that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will reduce its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percent during today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, potentially bringing the rate down to 12.25 percent. Such a move would be aimed at boosting economic growth by easing borrowing conditions for businesses and individuals. This rate reduction […]

Kenya has experienced a significant boost in foreign portfolio investments over the past year, reflecting improved investor sentiment and growing confidence in the country’s economic prospects. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), foreign investments in portfolio assets such as stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments have more than doubled […]

Britam Asset Managers, one of Kenya’s leading investment management firms, has launched a USD Fixed Income Fund aimed at providing both local and international investors with a secure and competitive investment option amidst increasing economic volatility. The new fund, which offers a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities, is designed to deliver attractive returns while safeguarding […]

Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is on the brink of a significant transportation overhaul as the World Bank is set to inject billions into the development of a new 58-kilometer commuter rail system. This ambitious project is part of the wider Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP), which aims to streamline the city’s transport services, reduce road […]

Ndovu Wealth Limited, a leading fintech company in Kenya, has made significant strides in democratizing financial investment opportunities with the launch of its Money Market Fund (MMF), known as the Ndovu Fund. Announced on October 1, 2024, the new fund aims to provide Kenyans with a low-risk, diversified, and affordable investment platform. The launch is […]

On September 30, 2024, the African Development Bank (AfDB) made a significant move in the infrastructure financing landscape by acquiring a $10 million equity stake in Kenya’s Dhamana Guarantee Company. This strategic investment follows an anchor investment by the UK-Government-backed Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) through its subsidiary, InfraCo Africa. The signing ceremony took place […]

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications network provider, has expressed openness to a potential partnership with Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink. This development signals a significant shift in the dynamics of Kenya’s telecommunication and internet service sectors, which have been dominated by Safaricom for decades. Speaking to Bloomberg, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa explained that partnering with […]

Kakuzi PLC, one of Kenya’s largest agribusiness firms, has announced a significant Sh100 million ($700,000) investment plan for 2025 as part of its efforts to diversify its agricultural portfolio and expand into new markets. This development underscores the company’s long-term strategy of focusing on sustainability and enhancing shareholder value through innovative agricultural ventures. The announcement […]

In a significant development concerning Kenya’s infrastructure and investment policies, the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs & Energy has ordered the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to suspend all dealings with India’s Adani Group. This comes amid growing concerns about the transparency of the $1.84 billion deal involving the proposed management and expansion […]

In a significant move to bolster Kenya’s economic landscape, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced a strategic partnership with MOBILIST, a UK government-backed program aimed at enhancing investment opportunities within the Kenyan market. The collaboration was inaugurated at a high-profile event in Nairobi, attended by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey. This […]