Latest analysis stories from across Kenya.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Friday, October 30, 2026, unveiled a proposed leadership structure for the newly formed Linda Mwananchi Party ahead of National Delegates Convention scheduled for November 13. The lineup features prominent…
Gold exploration by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited in the Ramula, Munungo, and Uranga sub-locations spanning Siaya and Vihiga counties, faces growing legal hurdles following a court ruling regarding land access and licensing. An October 29,…
East African Portland Cement(EAPC) closed the 2026 financial year ended 30th June 2026 with stronger production and sales volumes, but profitability came under pressure. Financial Performance of EAPC (KSh) – Revenue: KSh 9.07billion, up…
President William Ruto’s executive directive to allocate 20 percent of affordable housing units specifically to teachers and police officers has been declared unconstitutional. The High Court ruled that the directive has no legal basis,…
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, a development that could provide some relief to emerging and frontier markets, including Kenya’s Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). The Fed maintained its benchmark rate at…
KCB Tanzania’s cumulative Q3 2026 results reflect an expanding banking franchise, with credit growth driving core income higher. However, operating cost pressures and a widening funding gap remain important considerations. KCB Tanzania…
The KPC (Kenya Pipeline Company)-Dangote Deal is more that Dangote owns in the pipeline company. It is what he brings to the table. The biggest strategic benefit, is the potential alignment between his planned Lamu refinery and Kenya…
KPC (Kenya Pipeline Company) delivered a solid financial performance for the year ended June 2026, the first annual profit statement since being listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) earlier in the year, Revenue increased 8.8% to…
Kenya Airways(KQ)is back in the headlights with the latest state bailout announcement opening up the airline to discussions on possibilities around its restructuring. The developments have also opened up speculative trading opportunities…
NSE(Nairobi Securities Exchange) closed its trading week today on a mixed note with the NASI and NSE 20 Share Index inching lower by 2% each. The N10 eased by 0.15 while the NSE 25 Index remained flat. According to a market report by…
CBK(Central Bank of Kenya) recorded a burst in demand at the weekly Treasury Bills Auction as investors chased higher returns in Government paper, as the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) remains in a bearish mood. Data from CBK shows that…
Uchumi is a speculative counter, not built primarily on fundamentals or long-term valuation. It is built around trend, momentum and market behaviour. The strategy is simple: Buy when the retailer’s share price is down and the counter is…
Copia is one of Kenya’s online startups, which begun its origins during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, has gone into liquidation, its tombstone reading like: Here lies one of the biggest startups to crash. It joins a long…
NCBA Group has lost Eric Muriuki, where he ran the LOOP digital banking business, to join Absa Group as Managing Executive for Pan-African Growth Strategy, Platforms and Digital Ventures. LOOP Digital Financial Services was NCBA’s neobank,…
CBK(Central Bank of Kenya) has invited bidders for two-reopened 30-year fixed coupon Treasury Bonds in the month of October, the second time it is coming to the market this month, seeking KSh 50 billion cash to support budget spending.…
As the Quickmart IPO rolls on, Investors have been having questions concerning the entire process and why the retail chain is not issuing any new shares. Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited (SRKL) currently owns all 4 billion Quickmart shares. The…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) will be under intense scrutiny as its Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) meets tomorrow October 7th 2026, the second last such meeting before the year ends. The October MPC meeting is taking place at a time when…
The I&M Group share price rally was due to its first half results, with net profit rising 22% to KSh 10.2 billion.
New prices of government affordable housing units for new applicants published on the Boma Yangu portal show a 20 percent upwards adjustment. Going forward, cost of studio apartments will go up from Ksh1.5 million to Ksh1.8 million, with…
Acceleration in Inflation Largely Due to Adverse Weather Impact on Food Prices Kenya’s inflation rose to 6.8% in September due to food supply pressure and second-round effects from energy shock Headline inflation was in line with what NCBA…
The NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) Dividend season can create some interesting short-term setups. But there is an important distinction between buying a stock because it pays a dividend and identifying a stock where the dividend event…
Before the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shifted its focus on instant loans, there was not only unfair lending practices and harassment, but also misuse of customer data and lack of transparency on pricing. Again and again, most players in…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) top policy-making organ, the Monetary Policy Committee(MPC), is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This meeting comes amid significant developments on the global economy, including…
CBK(Central Bank of Kenya) has announced the transfer of all assets and liabilities of Access Bank Kenya(Plc) to National Bank of Kenya Limited(NBK). This follows approval by the CBK on August 17th 2026, under Section 13(4) of the Banking…
