IRA Places 3 Insurance Companies Under Statutory Management
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has taken decisive action by placing three insurance providers under statutory management, effective March 10,...
KUSCCO Mutual Assurance Placed Under Statutory Management
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has officially placed KUSCCO Mutual Assurance Limited under statutory management, effective March 10, 2026. This...
Jubilee Holdings plans to sell its CBD offices for approximately KES 2 billion
Jubilee Holdings Limited (NSE: $JUB) is set to sell its iconic office building in Nairobi’s central business district, with the...
Agha Khan Fund Divests 54.08 % majority stake in Nation Media (NMG)
Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced its agreement to sell 100% of its controlling interest in the...
NSE griped with bearish sentiment as NASI drops 0.6% on March 9, 2026
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC on March 9, 2026 had a downward trend during the trading session, which saw a 0.6%...
Africa’s Trade Openness Declining Amidst the Pivot to Asia and Regional Integration
The Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (ATB) is a comprehensive trade index that was launched in 2022 to address the...
PMI Drops to 50.4 in February as Kenya’s Economy faces Near Stagnation
The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped for the third consecutive month, falling to 50.4 in February from...
JKIA Planned Expansion Signals a Bold New Chapter
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s international gateway and a critical regional aviation hub, is set for a massive transformation....
CDSC Proposes Revision of rates including an increase of 0.04% increase on the CDSC Levy
The Central Depository & Settlement Corporation (CDSC) has proposed revised rates for equity and bond transactions, this will impact the...
Uchumi Supermarket Shares Trade at KES 2.71 Amid Rising Speculative Interest
Uchumi Supermarket Limited (NSE: $UCHM) is currently at the center of one of the most dramatic and volatile turnarounds in...
Central Bank of Kenya Targets KES 60 Billion in March Treasury Bond Re-opening
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited bids for the re-opening of two long-term fixed-coupon Treasury bonds for the...
Kenya Successfully Prices $2.25 Billion Dual-Tranche Eurobond to Manage Public Debt
The government of Kenya has successfully priced a new dual-tranche Eurobond issuance totaling $2.25 billion. This move, which has...
MTN Group Finalizes US$6.2 billion Acquisition of IHS Towers
MTN Group Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 75.3% stake in IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers)...
Kenya Launches National Carbon Registry (KNCR), Deepening Participation under Article 6 of Paris Agreement
Kenya has officially launched the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR) in February 2026 - a digital platform that will be...
IFC Plans $5 Million Equity Investment in ARC Ride
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is presently evaluating a substantial equity investment of $5 million in Arc Ride Limited (ARC Ride),...
NSE Market Report: NASI in the Green With Transactions Increasing by 75%
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) experienced a massive surge in retail participation following the official...
Ziidi Trader officially launched by President William Ruto at NSE
President Dr. William Ruto presided over the official launch of Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This new...
MTN Group in talks to Acquire 75% Stake in IHS Towers
MTN Group Limited has entered discussions to acquire 75% stake in IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers). On February 5, 2026,...
KTDA Maintains KES 23 per Kilogram Price for Grean Leaf in Kericho and Bomet
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) factory boards for Region Five, encompassing Kericho and Bomet counties, have resolved to maintain the...
Kenya Bankers Association Proposes a 5% PAYE Tax Reduction to Boost Economic Growth
The Kenya Bankers association has proposed a uniform 5% reduction in PAYE rates across all existing tax bands. This follows...
KOKO Networks’ Green Dream Deferred in Kenya as It Shuts Down, Laying off 700 Employees
In late January 2026, KOKO Networks, once hailed as a global model for climate-focused innovation, abruptly shut down its operations....
Kenya’s Annual Inflation Eases to 4.4% in January 2026
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) latest report shows the annual consumer price inflation was 4.4 percent in January...
KRA and KPA Roll Out Strategic Reforms to Transform Port Efficiency and Ease Congestion
In a collaborative effort to bolster trade, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have launched...
NSSF’s 2025 Performance: Returns Climb to 22% as Fund Net Assets Near KES 600 Billion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reported its strongest financial performance on record in the fiscal year ended 30th...
CBK Issues Prospectus for 15- and 25-year Reopened Bonds
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a prospectus for the re-opening of two long-term fixed-coupon Treasury bonds: 15-year...
Treasury Switch Bond Auction Oversubscribed by 32%
The Treasury Bond switch auction dated January 21, 2026, successfully migrated debt from the shorter-term source security (FXD1/2016/010) into a...
CAK Approves Çelebi’s Acquisition of JKIA Ground Handling Services Provider Transglobal Cargo
In a landmark move for the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kenya’s aviation sector, the Competition Authority of Kenya...
Uchumi Pulls a Comeback with 2 stores reopened following 505% 2025 Rally at the NSE
Uchumi Supermarket has reopened two of its key branches the Langata Hyper and Unicity stores, which serves as notable indicators...
Adenia to Channel Proposed $30 Million IFC Investment into African SMEs
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed a $50 million investment in the Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I (AEF 1). Under...
Stanbic PMI Drops to 53.7 in December; Kenya’s Employment Index hits 2019 Highs
Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed Kenya's private sector economy maintained solid growth in December.
Foreign Investors Exited the Kenyan Equity Market in 2025 Despite Rally
Foreign investors recorded a KES 11.6 billion net outflow in 2025 at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), the 6th year...
110 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) licensed by the CBK in 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya has approved licenses for new Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) in three batches in 2025, with...
Cabinet Approves KES 5 Trillion National Infrastructure Fund to Anchor Economic Transformation
A major step towards realizing the Kenyan vision of a KSh 5 trillion master plan, which will see the country...
CBK Reopens Bonds Targeting KES 60 Billion Alongside Switch Bond Auction
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which serves as a fiscal agent for the government, has reopened two fixed-coupon Treasury...
Stanbic and Safaricom sign USD 138 Million Partnership to Expand Network Access
This partnership by Stanbic and Safaricom demonstrates the power of regional collaboration in unlocking long term value. Standard Bank remains...
Stanbic PMI at Five-Year High of 55.0 in November 2025 amid Private Sector Growth
The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading for November 2025 was 55.0, the highest level in just over...
KenGen to Own and Operate Kenya’s First Nuclear Plant Targeting 2GW Capacity
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (NSE: KEGN) was on 1st December 2025, officially named as the owner and operator...
CBK Targets KES 40Billion in Reopened 25 and 30-Year Bonds
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened the 25-year and 30-year fixed-coupon treasury bonds, seeking to raise KES 40...
NLC Recommends Kakuzi to Surrender 3,200 Acres to Settle Historical Land Complaints
On November 18, 2025, the National Land Commission (NLC) has recommended Kakuzi Plc to surrender 3,200 acres as a final...
CBK announces Treasury Bond FXD1/2023/003 buyback results
The Central Bank of Kenya has announced the results of the buyback for the treasury bond issue No. FXD1/2023/003 dated...
NSE Indices Close Lower in Week 46 in Market Downturn
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on week 46 of 2025 closed on a low with all indices finishing in the...
Co-op Bank Q3 Profit up 12%, Declares First Interim Dividend
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has recorded a 12.3% year-on-year growth in net profit to KES 21.6 billion for the nine...
CBK Reopens 2 Fixed Coupon Treasury Bonds Targeting KES 40B for Budgetary Support
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened two fixed coupon treasury bonds - FXD3/2019/15 that currently has 8.7 years...
Kenya Pension Assets Surge 28% to KES 2.5 Trillion, Equal to 15.2% of GDP
The Asset Under Management (AUM) in the pension industry grew by 12.22% from the period dated December 2024 to June...
NSE All Share Index Rallies 2% in Week 45, Lifting Market Sentiment
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed higher on the week ending Friday, November 7, 2025, with overall market capitalization closing...
PMI Rises to 52.5 as Kenya’s Private Sector Gains Momentum in October 2025
According to the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), business in the Kenyan private sector expanded in October 2025...
AXIAN Telecom secures 99.63% Takeover of Zuku
AXIAN Telecom, a Mauritius based telecommunication firm has finalized on the acquisition of 99.63 percent stake in Wananchi Group...
