AFRICAN MARKETS
NSE Market Performance: NASI Retreats to 206.98 as Trading Activity Plummets
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the session on April 27, 2026, on a weaker footing, with the Nairobi All...
BUSINESS NEWS
Gulf African Bank Sees 57.7% Stake Shift in Strong Investor Confidence Signal
Kenya’s leading Shariah-compliant lender, Gulf African Bank has announced changes in its shareholding structure following the completion of acquisitions of...
ASIAN MARKETS
Asian Markets Rise as Japan’s Nikkei Surges to Record High on Takaichi’s LDP Takeover
Bond markets responded across Asian Markets with upward pressure on yields. Japan’s 30-year government bond yield rose over 10 basis...
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CORPORATE NEWS
Airtel Africa Targets $2 Billion IPO for Mobile Money Platform in London
Airtel Africa Plc is planning to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), a...
GLOBAL MARKETS
Oil Prices Surge Amid US Extension of Iranian Port Blockade
On Wednesday, 29th April 2026, oil prices surged following reports that the United States intends to prolong its blockade of...
CRYPTO CURRENCIES
United Nations Urge Kenya Implement Cryptocurrencies Tax Regulations.
The UN trading agency also directed that banks and related organizations should be advised not to hold cryptocurrencies and related...
LATESTNEWS
Standard Chartered Arranges Additional USD 2.33 Billion Financing for Tanzania’s SGR Project
Standard Chartered has successfully coordinated a syndicated financing package exceeding USD 2.33 billion to support the continued development of Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. This financial injection is designated for the construction and modernization...
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Airtel Africa Targets $2 Billion IPO for Mobile Money Platform in London
Airtel Africa Plc is planning to list its mobile money arm, Airtel Money on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), a move that underscores the growth in the mobile money platform. Airtel Money is expected the...
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Oil Prices Surge Amid US Extension of Iranian Port Blockade
On Wednesday, 29th April 2026, oil prices surged following reports that the United States intends to prolong its blockade of Iranian ports, thereby likely escalating supply disruptions from the strategically vital Middle Eastern producing region....
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Kenya’s Debt: Domestic Liabilities Take Center Stage in KES 12.3 Trillion Portfolio
As of December 2025, Kenya’s total public debt reached KES 12.30 trillion, representing a marginal 0.13% decrease from November 2025. While we continue to manage significant external obligations, the composition of this debt remains heavily...
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NSE Market Performance: NASI Retreats to 206.98 as Trading Activity Plummets
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the session on April 27, 2026, on a weaker footing, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) shedding 0.1% to close at 206.98 points. This decline effectively reversed gains...
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