When Capital Hesitates For nearly two decades, Jeff Kanne has been one of the most influential institutional real estate investors in Greater Boston. Through his leadership at National Real Estate Advisors, billions of dollars have flowed into major developments that reshaped parts of the city skyline. Now, that capital is hitting pause. Kanne, whose firm […]
Kenyans living abroad are sending more money home than ever before, reinforcing household incomes, strengthening the shilling, and reshaping Kenya’s real estate market. According to a report released by Frank Knight on February 3, remittance inflows rose sharply from KSh 440 billion in 2024 to KSh 593 billion in the first eleven months of 2025 […]
Johannesburg’s recent placement on the Global Power City Index (GPCI) — a ranking of the world’s most “magnetic” cities based on their ability to attract talent, capital, innovation and enterprise — marks more than a reputational milestone. It signals a structural shift in how global investors and high-net-worth individuals are reassessing Africa’s largest economic hub. […]
Qatar Airways is exploring a deeper strategic partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ), including the possibility of acquiring an equity stake in the financially constrained national carrier. The potential transaction signals more than bilateral cooperation. It reflects a broader strategic realignment in African aviation — one that could reshape connectivity, capital flows, and hub competition across […]
Kenya’s real estate landscape may be entering a new phase — one where conservation, tourism and lifestyle infrastructure intersect with large-scale urban development. A recent gazette notice dated February 13 reveals that Tatu City Limited has submitted plans to establish a wildlife sanctuary within its 5,000-acre mixed-use development in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The proposal, currently […]
Kenya’s National Treasury has found itself in an unexpected position: investing billions of shillings meant for public officers’ car loans into Treasury Bills because demand for the loans has sharply declined. As of June 30, 2025, the State and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme held a balance of Sh4,355,166,574 — funds that were largely […]
Daily transactions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) surged to 26,169 this week — up sharply from 6,761 recorded before February 4. The inflection followed the rollout of M-Pesa-powered share trading via Ziidi Trader. In a matter of days, activity multiplied nearly fourfold. On February 9 alone, 7,962 of 14,300 equity deals were processed via […]
Kenya’s financial markets delivered a contrasting performance in the week ending February 19, highlighting shifting investor sentiment and evolving macroeconomic conditions. According to the latest bulletin from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), activity in the bond market surged sharply, while equity trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) slowed. Bond turnover in the domestic […]
Saudi Arabia has entered a new chapter in its economic transformation with the implementation of a revised real estate ownership law that significantly expands the ability of non-Saudi individuals and entities — both residents and non-residents — to acquire property in the Kingdom. The updated Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, issued by royal […]
The Kenya shilling remained stable against major global and regional currencies during the week ending February 19, 2026, reinforcing the perception that Kenya’s foreign exchange market has entered a period of relative calm following years of volatility. According to data released by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the shilling traded at Ksh129.02 per U.S. […]
Kenya's government has raised Ksh.112.374 billion from the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), after the share...
The US dollar staged one of its most decisive geopolitical rallies in years this week, climbing broadly against the euro,...
Nigeria's maritime sector delivered one of its most impressive performances on record in 2025, with total cargo throughput, container volumes,...
Berlin- and Singapore-based venture capital platform GHARAGE Ventures has officially launched its first institutional fund, closing Fund I at €40...
