The price of financial illiteracy
As access to credit expands through banks, mobile lenders, and digital finance platforms, borrowing has become easier than ever. This...
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EABL corporate bond issuance
The EABL corporate bond issuance has emerged as a key financial move as East African Breweries Limited navigates a period...
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Ketraco’s Sh10bn pay halted: a power grid, public funds, and a deal that may never have existed.
Just days after warnings of possible Christmas blackouts unsettled the country, Kenya’s power saga has taken another dramatic turn. The...
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CMA licenses Safaricom and Airtel Money as intermediary service platform providers in Kenya
On December 22, 2025, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) granted regulatory approval to Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited...
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Banks expect private sector credit to pick up by year end
Kenyan banks are increasingly optimistic that private sector credit growth will pick up by the end of the year, following...
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Historic sale of EABL stake to Japan’s asahi signals new era for east african breweries
The historic sale of EABL stake to Japan’s Asahi has marked a defining moment for East African Breweries Limited (EABL)...
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Christmas in the dark? Kenya’s power grid faces a festive season shock
December in Kenya has a feel to it. You can hear the fridges making a noise as they keep the...
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NSE to allow investors to buy and sell shares directly using M-Pesa through Ziidi Trader
Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) will soon be able to buy and sell listed shares directly using their...
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Why markets turn before the economy does
Financial markets and the broader economy function on different timelines, which explains why market movements often change direction before shifts...
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Understanding the difference between volatility and risk
Volatility and risk are frequently mentioned together in discussions about financial markets, yet they represent distinct concepts. Volatility describes the...
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