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Kenya Raises KSh 60.6Bn in First Bond Sale of 2026
Kenya opened 2026 with a fully subscribed bond auction, raising KSh 60.6Bn after attracting KSh 71.5Bn in bids for the 20- and 25-year FXDs.
Kenya Grows Internet Access But Regional Inequality Persists
Kenya’s expansion of internet access over the past decade has been rapid and broad-based, but new data show it has also entrenched a digital divide
Climate Activists Take Aim at TotalEnergies' Role In AFCON
As African countries tackle it out in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) held in Morocco, environmental activists are heightening their vitriol against TotalEnergies’,US Pulls Plug on Global Mining Forum Days After Migori Training
The United States has withdrawn its support for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)
Kenya's Current Account Deficit Crossed 3.17% of GDP in Q3 2025
Kisumu Is Approaching Its Ceiling as a Tourism Destination
Kisumu’s ambition to position itself as western Kenya’s conference and business tourism hub is increasingly colliding with a structural gap
Saudi Arabia Clears Barriers to Foreign Investment in its Stock Market
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that, effective February 1, 2026, all categories of foreign investors will be permitted to invest directly in its financial markets. This regulatory shift eliminates the restrictive "Qualified Foreign Investor" (QFI) framework and phases out indirect swap agreements, allowing global participants direct ownership of listed securities. The move is a strategic component of the Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and enhance market liquidity.
Safaricom’s Green Bond Rings in a New Era for Kenyan Investors
The NSE bell rang for Safaricom’s Green note on December 16, 2025, and a live trade in red-jacket tradition started the secondary market for the KSh 20.0Bn tranche.
Kenya's Trade Deficit Triples, Piling Pressure On Foreign Reserves
Kenya’s external trade is becoming more regionally concentrated on the export side while growing increasingly dependent on Asia and Europe for imports
Carrefour to Enter Ethiopia in Partnership with Country's Richest Man
Carrefour has signed a franchise agreement with MIDROC Investment Group to enter the Ethiopian market. The deal involves rebranding 13 Queens Supermarket locations, with the first stores opening in the first half of 2026. The partners aim to expand the network to 30 stores by 2028. This entry follows Ethiopia’s recent liberalization of its retail sector, allowing international brands to operate via local partnerships. MIDROC CEO Jemal Ahmed stated the move will bring global standards and affordable, high-quality products to Ethiopian consumers.
Mansa Funds Post Double-Digit Returns in 2025 Across KES and USD Portfolios
Mansa’s flagship funds closed 2025 with strong double-digit growth, led by a 20.74% net return in KES and 13.37% in USD.