The Trading Room

The Kenya Bankers association has proposed a uniform 5% reduction in PAYE rates across all existing tax bands. This follows Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi’s recently announced a plan to give a 5% PAYE...

Trading activity slowed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in the trading session on 4th February 2026 as evidenced by declines in number of shares traded, which fell by 35% to 18.57 million from 28.78...

In late January 2026, KOKO Networks, once hailed as a global model for climate-focused innovation, abruptly shut down its operations. The company's collapse marks a significant setback for Kenya's environmental goals and the fight against...

Kakuzi PLC has launched a new loose-leaf tea product, marking a significant milestone in the company’s diversification strategy. The NSE-listed firm has introduced Kakuzi Pure Black Tea, now available in 250g and 500g packets, as...

Fitch Ratings issued a rating commentary on Kenya, affirming the country's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'B-', outlook Stable. In this rating action, Fitch cited robust foreign exchange reserves in the country, moderation of...