The Trading Room

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded week 17 in the red, with all major indices posting declines, reversing the bullish performance recorded in the previous week. The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) declined the most,...

The World Bank has imposed three binding conditions on Kenya before it can disburse a loan facility worth KES 96.9 billion (approximately USD 750 million). The funding, which is critical to bolstering the states fiscal...

Oil prices rose sharply over the weekend and into Monday, climbing nearly two percent as plans for a second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran unraveled once again. By Sunday evening,...

A recent analysis of current lending data reveals that commercial banks are applying premiums ranging from 4.11 percent to 16.57 percent on personal loans before the inclusion of fees and other charges, hence exposing significant...

Kenya’s leading Shariah-compliant lender, Gulf African Bank has announced changes in its shareholding structure following the completion of acquisitions of significant stakes by Soren Investment Company and Auron Holdings. Soren Investment acquired a 42.78% stake...