Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has agreed to exit Burundi by selling its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily local investors, marking a major shift in its regional footprint. The decision underscores DTB’s renewed focus on its core East African markets — Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania — and raises questions about […]
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) experienced its most volatile trading week of the year during the third week of September 2025, as international investors orchestrated a massive capital flight that sent shockwaves through Kenya’s equity markets. The dramatic sell-off, triggered by anticipation of U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy changes, marked the steepest decline in market […]
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has embarked on an ambitious expansion of Kenya’s financial sector, licensing four new players in a move designed to deepen the country’s capital markets and enhance investment opportunities for both institutional and retail investors. The comprehensive licensing spree represents one of the most significant regulatory developments in Kenya’s financial sector […]
Kenya’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are demonstrating remarkable shifts in their investment preferences, with 72% expressing desire to acquire art, 50% interested in classic cars, and 44% keen on jewelry and high-end furniture, according to exclusive insights revealed during a wealth briefing session by Stanbic Bank Kenya and Knight Frank in Nairobi. The findings, compiled in […]
The High Court has ordered the seizure and auction of Ecobank Kenya’s assets to recover Sh840.6 million owed to the estate of former cabinet minister Mbiyu Koinange, marking a landmark case that fundamentally redefines banks’ fiduciary obligations in managing estate accounts. The total amount includes Sh284 million principal amount that was illegally withdrawn from the […]
Nairobi’s luxury real estate sector is experiencing a transformative boom as the United Nations accelerates its historic relocation of key global offices from New York and Geneva to Kenya’s capital. This unprecedented shift, part of Secretary-General António Guterres’ UN@80 reform agenda, promises to reshape the city’s property landscape and cement Nairobi’s status as Africa’s diplomatic […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has announced one of Kenya’s most significant anti-corruption asset recovery efforts, putting Ksh 505 million worth of prime properties up for public auction across Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties. The unprecedented move represents a major milestone in the commission’s fight against corruption, offering Kenyans an opportunity to acquire high-value real […]
What Kenya Is Proposing Kenya is preparing to issue its first sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) worth US$500 million (≈ KSh 65 billion) in March 2026. The bond will be structured around two Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): forestation and rural electrification, reflecting Kenya’s ambition to combine climate action with development priorities. The framework for this SLB […]
Demand Surges in September Investor appetite for the 364-day Treasury bill has been unusually strong in September. According to the Central Bank of Kenya, bids for the paper have exceeded supply for two consecutive weeks, highlighting how investors are positioning themselves in a declining rate environment. On 8 September 2025, the CBK received bids worth […]
In this comprehensive Market Wrap-Up for August 2025, we analyze the performance of Money Market Funds in Kenya, USD MMFs, Fixed Income Funds, and Special Funds against the backdrop of significant monetary policy shifts and evolving economic conditions. The month marked a continuation of the downward yield trend that has characterized Kenya’s investment landscape for […]
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...
