INVESTMENTS
Kenya’s kSh340 billion infrastructure fund goes live
Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has begun investing its KSh340 billion seed capital in domestic government bonds, marking a new...
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...
BUSINESS
Digital power imbalance limits online revenue for kenyan content creators
Kenya’s digital economy continues to create opportunities for content creators, influencers, publishers and digital entrepreneurs. Social media platforms have made...
Central Bank Rate Held at 8.75%: Market Commentary
Kenya’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates at 8.75% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns The Central Bank Rate (CBR) is a key...
Kenya’s kSh340 billion infrastructure fund goes live
Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has begun investing its KSh340 billion seed capital in domestic government bonds, marking a new...
Open Finance Kenya Could Reshape Digital Payments
Kenya Moves Toward Open Finance Open Finance Kenya could mark a major shift in the country’s digital financial-services landscape as...
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...
NEWS
Payment Regulation Kenya Sets New Rules for Fintechs
The National Treasury and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have proposed the National Payment System Bill, 2026. The Bill seeks...
Looking beyond reported profits
Profitability is one of the most important indicators investors use to evaluate a company's financial performance. Rising earnings can indicate...
Kenya’s Debt Service Burden: Implications for Fiscal Flexibility and Domestic Markets
Kenya’s public debt dynamics in FY2025/26 point to a growing fiscal constraint, with debt servicing increasingly competing with development expenditure...
Bolt Plus launches in Kenya: What the new subscription offers riders and food customers
Bolt Kenya has introduced a paid membership program called Bolt Plus, aimed at frequent users of its ride hailing and...
Kenya Faces Fresh Cost-of-Living Pressure as Fuel Prices Rise and Matatu Fares Set to Increase by 10%
Kenyans are facing another squeeze on their household budgets following a sharp increase in fuel prices, with the Matatu Owners...
Balancing Currency Stability and Investment Risk
Uganda’s decision to raise its benchmark interest rate to 12.0% in October 2026 underscores the challenge of defending currency stability...
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Payment Regulation Kenya Sets New Rules for Fintechs
The National Treasury and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have proposed the National Payment System Bill, 2026. The Bill seeks...
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When the business fails: What happens to your pension if your employer goes bust?
The collapse of a business is unsettling for everyone involved. Jobs are lost, incomes disappear, and uncertainty takes over. In...
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