INVESTMENTS
Kenya’s domestic debt rises to kSh7.73 trillion
Kenya’s gross domestic debt rose to KSh7.726 trillion as of September 11, 2026, up from KSh7.668 trillion a week earlier,...
Sub-Saharan Africa Raises $9.3 Billion in Eurobonds as Borrowing Returns
Sub-Saharan Africa's return to international bond markets has carried well into 2026, and the numbers show a region that can...
QVSE Investment Scam: How Kenyans Lost Billions in Fake Trading Scheme
If you've been approached recently by someone promising guaranteed daily returns from "trading" US stocks or crypto, there's a good...
NSE market capitalisation falls as investors sell blue-chip stocks
Kenya’s stock market came under pressure in the week ending September 17, 2026, as falling share prices wiped about KSh206...
Kenya’s Listed Banks Post Stronger Earnings in H1’2026, Powered by Fees, Not Just Interest
Kenya's listed banks just closed out the first half of 2026 with their strongest earnings growth in years, and the...
Dividend Concentration Deepens as Safaricom, Banks Capture 80% of NSE Payouts
Safaricom and listed banks are increasingly becoming the backbone of dividend income at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), accounting for...
BUSINESS
OpenAI cancels GPT 6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
OpenAI is scrapping the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra, its next AI model, after internal safety evaluations found it was...
Kenya’s forex reserves rise to $15.1 billion
Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves remained strong at US$15.09 billion as of September 17, 2026, providing the country with a buffer...
Quickmart NSE Listing Signals Strong Growth
Quickmart NSE Listing plans are set to introduce 50.0% of the retailer’s issued ordinary share capital to the Nairobi Securities...
NSE market capitalisation falls as investors sell blue-chip stocks
Kenya’s stock market came under pressure in the week ending September 17, 2026, as falling share prices wiped about KSh206...
Kenya holds central bank rate at 8.75%
Kenya’s monetary policy remains a key focus for businesses, investors and consumers as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) maintains...
NSE market capitalisation crosses kSh 4 Trillion.
Kenya’s capital markets are showing renewed strength as the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation crosses the KSh 4 trillion...
NEWS
Kenya’s domestic debt rises to kSh7.73 trillion
Kenya’s gross domestic debt rose to KSh7.726 trillion as of September 11, 2026, up from KSh7.668 trillion a week earlier,...
Money Market Funds are Reshaping Kenya’s Investments
Money Market Funds (MMFs) have become an increasingly important component of Kenya’s savings and investment landscape, providing retail investors with...
Dangote’s USD 660.0 mn pipeline plan and the future of East Africa’s energy infrastructure
The planned USD 660.0 mn refined petroleum pipeline linking Djibouti and Ethiopia marks another significant development in East Africa’s energy...
Green Bond Financing is Powering Africa’s Energy Transition
Green Bond Financing for Energy Green Bond Financing is becoming an important tool for funding Africa’s energy transition. Governments, financial...
Dangote to Break Ground on Lamu Refinery Next Week
Kenya is set to begin construction of the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu on 30th September 2026, marking a...
Kenya’s Bank Consolidation Cycle Reshapes the Investment Case for Smaller Lenders
Kenya’s banking sector is entering a period in which scale, capital strength and operating efficiency are becoming increasingly important to...
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OpenAI cancels GPT 6.1 Astra release over safety concerns
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The Case for Pension Benefits in Kenya’s SME Sector
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Money Market Funds (MMFs) have become an increasingly important component of Kenya’s savings and investment landscape, providing retail investors with...
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