Mon, 15-Dec 2025

Search news articles

Home
Press Releases
All Agriculture Banking Aviation Energy Manufacturing Technology Startups
Geopolitics
Kenya Business News African Business News Global News
Media

All Agriculture Banking Aviation Energy Manufacturing Technology Startups

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Advertise with us
Share with us

Contact Us

For Media Queries & Partnerships: [email protected]
Business Intelligence Tools:
[email protected]
Events:
[email protected]

About Us

We are a leading integrated digital content platform providing in-depth business and financial news across Sub-Saharan Africa & the globe.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only.

© 2025 Wallstreet Africa. All Rights Reserved.

1.0.24

Loading...

Latest

KCB, Equity Drives Monday Heavy Trading, Foreigners Still Net Buyers

Latitude59’s Nairobi Edition Showcases Estonia–Africa Tech Links

Kenya Targets Multibillion Vehicle Recycling Industry in Draft Law

Government Engages Manufacturers on Standards Levy as Implementation Questions Persist

SACCOs’ Assets Grow By Double-Digits, But Bad Loans Soar

EPRA Extends Fuel Price Freeze Into January Despite Mixed Import Cost Moves

HoneyCoin Collaborates with Tether to Expand Stablecoin Access Across Africa

DTB, Equity, KCB Reset Loan Pricing After CBK Cuts Policy Rate to 9%

View More

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Your edge in markets, powered by AI

Explore cutting-edge insights with our AI assistant, delivering real-time analysis, personalized news, and in-depth answers at your fingertips.

Sign Up

Show me today’s top trades

Explain the market in simple terms

What’s my next smart move?

Report Issue

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

Loading...

How a Compensation Claim over Garden City Advertising Contract Flopped

A battle over advertising space at the Garden City Mall ended with a surprising twist: the marketing company claiming tens of millions in lost revenue walked away empty-handed, and now owes money to the mall operator. 17 hours ago | Kenya Business news

Brand Partnerships

Thumbnail for Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion - Just Money Podcast

Hisa App, HFM, KOFISI

Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion - Just Money Podcast

The internet is flooded with hype promising high monthly returns, easy Forex trading success, and instant financial freedom. But what if that 'pompous lifestyle' is just an illusion? In the pilot episode of the Just Money Podcast, we're pulling back the curtain on the most pervasive myths in finance. Our host, Just Ivy Africa, challenges experts Bernard Nyaga (Head of Country,HFM) and Leah Wakarima (COO,HISA) on how the markets really work, who they truly benefit, and the biggest mistakes people make with their money.

Thumbnail for Why CIB Kenya is Backing SMEs with a Revolutionary Lending Model || Investing like an Executive

Commercial International Bank Kenya (CIB Bank Kenya)

Why CIB Kenya is Backing SMEs with a Revolutionary Lending Model || Investing like an Executive

In a market where traditional banks often shy away from risk, CIB Kenya CEO Abhinav Nehra is doing the opposite. He sits down to discuss the bank's bold new approach to SME lending and its plans to change the financial landscape in Kenya and beyond.

Thumbnail for Inside M-pesa Tech Stack that powers 4,000 transactions per second

Inside M-pesa Tech Stack that powers 4,000 transactions per second

What does it take to run a fintech platform that processes 4,000 transactions per second? In this exclusive interview, Safaricom's Head of Financial Services IT, Felix K. Rop, gives us an inside look of how the company is evolving its architecture with a new cloud-native, active-active system, leveraging AI for fraud detection, and managing the pressure of providing an always-on, secure service to millions of customers. This is the story of how M-Pesa became a fintech giant.

Thumbnail for Inside Tatu City: Why Global Firms are Flocking to Africa's $4 Billion SEZ Hub

Inside Tatu City: Why Global Firms are Flocking to Africa's $4 Billion SEZ Hub

Dive into the strategic development of Tatu City, the $4 Billion investment revolutionizing urban living and business in East Africa. In this exclusive interview, Solomon Mahinda, Executive Vice President of Tatu City, breaks down the project’s success, its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) advantage, and its massive impact on job creation and FDI in Kenya.

Thumbnail for Money, the Middle-Income Trap and Building Wealth

Just Money Podcast

Money, the Middle-Income Trap and Building Wealth

Are you earning more but still feel broke? That's the middle-income trap. In this must-watch episode of the Just Money Podcast, financial visionary Valentine Njoroge, Co-founder & CEO of Africa's Pocket, and Wealth strategist Stan Agacho, founder of One Million Nation (ONAMA), reveal the hard truths about money, the psychology of wealth, and the actionable steps you need to take to build true financial freedom. We cut through the noise on lifestyle inflation, conspicuous consumption, debt management, and the crucial financial conversations you must have with your partner.

Thumbnail for 60M Customers & Ksh 200B Revenue: Inside Safaricom Group Half Year 2026 Results with CFO Dilip Pal

60M Customers & Ksh 200B Revenue: Inside Safaricom Group Half Year 2026 Results with CFO Dilip Pal

In this exclusive interview, The Kenyan Wall Street Founder Eric Asuma sits down with Dilip Pal, the Group Chief Finance Officer of Safaricom PLC, as he dives deep into the company's strong half-year financial results for the first half of the financial year 2026.

Newsletters

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

SACCOs on the fault line

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

The Garden City Advertising Fight

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

The Supply Chain Red flags

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

Plastic waste to Diplomatic Leverage

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

The Rift in Tea Quality

Kenya's #1 newsletter among business leaders & policy makers

The Tourism Boom

Your News

Kenya Business news

The NSE opened the week firmer as foreign investors turned net buyers and turnover rose to KSh 1.34Bn.

Uchumi fell 9.43% for a third straight session, cutting YTD gains to 747% after a record rally.

KCB and Equity led activity, while the NASI gained 0.78%.

KCB, Equity Drives Monday Heavy Trading, Foreigners Still Net Buyers

The NSE opened the week firmer as foreign investors turned net buyers and turnover rose to KSh 1.34Bn. Uchumi fell 9.43% for a third straight session, cutting YTD gains to 747% after a record rally. KCB and Equity led activity, while the NASI gained 0.78%.

Kenya is seeking to turn vehicle waste into an economic opportunity under the proposed National Automotive Industry Development Bill, 2025

Kenya Targets Multibillion Vehicle Recycling Industry in Draft Law

Kenya is seeking to turn vehicle waste into an economic opportunity under the proposed National Automotive Industry Development Bill, 2025

The government has held consultations with manufacturers to address ongoing questions around the implementation of the Standards Levy Order 2025.

While the levy remains set at 0.2% of monthly turnover, officials outlined revised annual caps, continued exemptions for smaller firms, and ongoing reviews of classification and import inspection charges as the policy moves into full enforcement.

Government Engages Manufacturers on Standards Levy as Implementation Questions Persist

The government has held consultations with manufacturers to address ongoing questions around the implementation of the Standards Levy Order 2025. While the levy remains set at 0.2% of monthly turnover, officials outlined revised annual caps, continued exemptions for smaller firms, and ongoing reviews of classification and import inspection charges as the policy moves into full enforcement.

SACCOs’ Assets Grow By Double-Digits, But Bad Loans Soar

Kenya’s fuel prices remained unchanged for a fourth consecutive pricing cycle after EPRA retained pump prices for the period from 15 December 2025 to 14 January 2026.

Super petrol stayed at KSh 183.58 per litre, diesel at KSh 171.57 and kerosene at KSh 154.23, despite mixed movements in import costs.

EPRA data shows petrol landed costs fell 4.25% in November, while diesel and kerosene rose by 3.02% and 5.52% respectively, with limited pass-through under the pricing formula.

EPRA Extends Fuel Price Freeze Into January Despite Mixed Import Cost Moves

Kenya’s fuel prices remained unchanged for a fourth consecutive pricing cycle after EPRA retained pump prices for the period from 15 December 2025 to 14 January 2026. Super petrol stayed at KSh 183.58 per litre, diesel at KSh 171.57 and kerosene at KSh 154.23, despite mixed movements in import costs. EPRA data shows petrol landed costs fell 4.25% in November, while diesel and kerosene rose by 3.02% and 5.52% respectively, with limited pass-through under the pricing formula.

Global News

Global index provider MSCI Inc. added CIC Insurance Group and Williamson Tea Kenya to its Frontier Markets Small Cap Index.

CIC Insurance and Williamson Tea Added to MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Index

Global index provider MSCI Inc. added CIC Insurance Group and Williamson Tea Kenya to its Frontier Markets Small Cap Index.

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised concern over Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and ongoing reports of bandwidth throttling in parts of the country

Tanzania’s Internet Blackout Has Cost Over US $238 Million - Paradigm Initiative

The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised concern over Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and ongoing reports of bandwidth throttling in parts of the country

Zoho has announced the immediate launch of new agentic AI features across its collaboration, customer experience, and human resources products.

Zoho Expands AI Access with Free Agentic Tools for Businesses

Zoho has announced the immediate launch of new agentic AI features across its collaboration, customer experience, and human resources products.

Computing infrastructure behemoth Nvidia Corporation has taken a deeper step into Africa’s emerging digital infrastructure market through an investment in Cassava Technologies, strengthening a partnership that is driving the continent’s [...]

Nvidia Expands African Footprint with Stake in Cassava Technologies

Computing infrastructure behemoth Nvidia Corporation has taken a deeper step into Africa’s emerging digital infrastructure market through an investment in Cassava Technologies, strengthening a partnership that is driving the continent’s [...]

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to raise illegal campaign funds from Libya’s late ruler, Muammar Gaddafi, a moment that [...]

Former French President Sarkozy Begins Prison Term Over Libya Campaign Funds

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to raise illegal campaign funds from Libya’s late ruler, Muammar Gaddafi, a moment that [...]

Markets

The NSE opened the week firmer as foreign investors turned net buyers and turnover rose to KSh 1.34Bn.

Uchumi fell 9.43% for a third straight session, cutting YTD gains to 747% after a record rally.

KCB and Equity led activity, while the NASI gained 0.78%.

KCB, Equity Drives Monday Heavy Trading, Foreigners Still Net Buyers

The NSE opened the week firmer as foreign investors turned net buyers and turnover rose to KSh 1.34Bn. Uchumi fell 9.43% for a third straight session, cutting YTD gains to 747% after a record rally. KCB and Equity led activity, while the NASI gained 0.78%.

The NSE posted its first foreign inflow in eight weeks, with net buys of KSh 346.6M, even as the NASI fell 1.07% for a third consecutive week, the first such streak since November 2024.

Trading activity strengthened, with turnover rising 29.29% to KSh 4.16Bn as banks led volumes.

NSE Logs Third Weekly Decline as Foreign Inflows Return After 8 Weeks

The NSE posted its first foreign inflow in eight weeks, with net buys of KSh 346.6M, even as the NASI fell 1.07% for a third consecutive week, the first such streak since November 2024. Trading activity strengthened, with turnover rising 29.29% to KSh 4.16Bn as banks led volumes.

Uchumi fell 9.73% to 1.67, ending a steep multi-week rally that lifted the counter 988% YTD.

Turnover reached KSh 989M, driven by Equity and Safaricom, while foreign buys rose to 565M.

The NASI gained 0.68%.

Safaricom’s green MTN tranche drew KSh 41.4Bn, a 175.7% oversubscription.

Uchumi Drops After Record Run as Turnover Hits KSh 989Million

Uchumi fell 9.73% to 1.67, ending a steep multi-week rally that lifted the counter 988% YTD. Turnover reached KSh 989M, driven by Equity and Safaricom, while foreign buys rose to 565M. The NASI gained 0.68%. Safaricom’s green MTN tranche drew KSh 41.4Bn, a 175.7% oversubscription.

Safaricom’s first green MTN tranche attracted KSh 41.4Bn in bids against a KSh 15Bn target, a 275.7% oversubscription. The company will take up the full KSh 5Bn greenshoe, lifting the tranche to KSh 20Bn and refunding KSh 21.4Bn. The five-year tax-exempt note, priced at 10.4%, will fund energy-efficient network upgrades and lists on the NSE on 16 December.

Safaricom Green Bond Oversubscribed at KSh 41.4Bn

Safaricom’s first green MTN tranche attracted KSh 41.4Bn in bids against a KSh 15Bn target, a 275.7% oversubscription. The company will take up the full KSh 5Bn greenshoe, lifting the tranche to KSh 20Bn and refunding KSh 21.4Bn. The five-year tax-exempt note, priced at 10.4%, will fund energy-efficient network upgrades and lists on the NSE on 16 December.

Airtel Money reached 10.3% in the September 2025 quarter, entering double-digit market share for the first time.

M-Pesa fell to 89.7%, its first drop below 90% in the available records. The shift comes as Kenya’s mobile-money ecosystem expands sharply, with 47.7 million active wallets and 91% penetration by June 2025.

Long-term data shows rising transaction volumes and wider agent networks supporting this change.

Airtel Money Breaks 10% Market Share as M-Pesa Slips Below 90% for the First Time

Airtel Money reached 10.3% in the September 2025 quarter, entering double-digit market share for the first time. M-Pesa fell to 89.7%, its first drop below 90% in the available records. The shift comes as Kenya’s mobile-money ecosystem expands sharply, with 47.7 million active wallets and 91% penetration by June 2025. Long-term data shows rising transaction volumes and wider agent networks supporting this change.

Banking

The three banks’ updates show a fast alignment of retail and business lending to the CBR.

DTB, Equity, KCB Reset Loan Pricing After CBK Cuts Policy Rate to 9%

The three banks’ updates show a fast alignment of retail and business lending to the CBR.

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea Joins the Africa Finance Corporation

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.

Private sector credit rose 6.3 percent YoY to a record KSh 4.15T in November 2025, reversing the January contraction and signalling a clear shift in Kenya’s credit cycle. Lending rates fell to 14.9 percent as the Central Bank cut the policy rate to 9 percent. Banks reported stronger liquidity and steady credit standards in Q3, while the NPL ratio eased to 16.5 percent from the mid-year peak.

Kenya’s Private Sector Credit Rises to KSh 4.15Trillion on November Growth

Private sector credit rose 6.3 percent YoY to a record KSh 4.15T in November 2025, reversing the January contraction and signalling a clear shift in Kenya’s credit cycle. Lending rates fell to 14.9 percent as the Central Bank cut the policy rate to 9 percent. Banks reported stronger liquidity and steady credit standards in Q3, while the NPL ratio eased to 16.5 percent from the mid-year peak.

Central bank of Kenya cut its benchmark rate for a ninth straight meeting, lowering the Central Bank Rate to 9% as stable inflation and a firm shilling gave policymakers room to extend the longest easing cycle in the bank’s history. FX reserves rose to 12.1 billion dollars and credit growth improved.

The MPC said growth is strengthening and highlighted the upcoming transition to a KESONIA-linked pricing framework that will tighten the link between policy and lending rates.

CBK Extends Record Easing Run With Ninth Straight Interest Rate Cut

Central bank of Kenya cut its benchmark rate for a ninth straight meeting, lowering the Central Bank Rate to 9% as stable inflation and a firm shilling gave policymakers room to extend the longest easing cycle in the bank’s history. FX reserves rose to 12.1 billion dollars and credit growth improved. The MPC said growth is strengthening and highlighted the upcoming transition to a KESONIA-linked pricing framework that will tighten the link between policy and lending rates.

Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea is bold, perhaps even revolutionary. However, sometimes stretching a dream too far makes it fragile.

Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Idea, A Kenyan Analyst Weighs In

Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea is bold, perhaps even revolutionary. However, sometimes stretching a dream too far makes it fragile.

Public Policy

Kenya is seeking to turn vehicle waste into an economic opportunity under the proposed National Automotive Industry Development Bill, 2025

Kenya Targets Multibillion Vehicle Recycling Industry in Draft Law

Kenya is seeking to turn vehicle waste into an economic opportunity under the proposed National Automotive Industry Development Bill, 2025

The government has held consultations with manufacturers to address ongoing questions around the implementation of the Standards Levy Order 2025.

While the levy remains set at 0.2% of monthly turnover, officials outlined revised annual caps, continued exemptions for smaller firms, and ongoing reviews of classification and import inspection charges as the policy moves into full enforcement.

Government Engages Manufacturers on Standards Levy as Implementation Questions Persist

The government has held consultations with manufacturers to address ongoing questions around the implementation of the Standards Levy Order 2025. While the levy remains set at 0.2% of monthly turnover, officials outlined revised annual caps, continued exemptions for smaller firms, and ongoing reviews of classification and import inspection charges as the policy moves into full enforcement.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’Oei said NPAP represents a long-term shift in Kenya’s economic and environmental strategy, away from the traditional “take–make–waste” model towards a system where plastics remain in circulation for productive use.

Kenya Sets Up Plastics Reform Hub to Improve Accountability, Coordination

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’Oei said NPAP represents a long-term shift in Kenya’s economic and environmental strategy, away from the traditional “take–make–waste” model towards a system where plastics remain in circulation for productive use.

Ahead of impending regulations from the Treasury, which will govern the licensing of crypto companies under the new Virtual Assets law, over 50 firms in the sector coalesced a new industry lobby

Kenyan Crypto Firms Form Umbrella Lobby Ahead Of VASP Rules

Ahead of impending regulations from the Treasury, which will govern the licensing of crypto companies under the new Virtual Assets law, over 50 firms in the sector coalesced a new industry lobby

The sharp fall in local content may reflect mounting financial strain across TV houses as advertising spend plateaus and production budgets tighten.

Local Content Quota Falls to 74.49% as TV Stations Slip on Compliance- CA

The sharp fall in local content may reflect mounting financial strain across TV houses as advertising spend plateaus and production budgets tighten.

Guest Opinions

SACCOs’ Assets Grow By Double-Digits, But Bad Loans Soar

SACCOs’ Assets Grow By Double-Digits, But Bad Loans Soar

EPRA Extends Fuel Price Freeze Into January Despite Mixed Import Cost Moves

Harry

EPRA Extends Fuel Price Freeze Into January Despite Mixed Import Cost Moves

Kenya’s fuel prices remained unchanged for a fourth consecutive pricing cycle after EPRA retained pump prices for the period from 15 December 2025 to 14 January 2026. Super petrol stayed at KSh 183.58 per litre, diesel at KSh 171.57 and kerosene at KSh 154.23, despite mixed movements in import costs. EPRA data shows petrol landed costs fell 4.25% in November, while diesel and kerosene rose by 3.02% and 5.52% respectively, with limited pass-through under the pricing formula.

NSE Logs Third Weekly Decline as Foreign Inflows Return After 8 Weeks

Harry

NSE Logs Third Weekly Decline as Foreign Inflows Return After 8 Weeks

The NSE posted its first foreign inflow in eight weeks, with net buys of KSh 346.6M, even as the NASI fell 1.07% for a third consecutive week, the first such streak since November 2024. Trading activity strengthened, with turnover rising 29.29% to KSh 4.16Bn as banks led volumes.

A Journey Into Supply-Chain Vulnerability- Lessons From a Nairobi Investigation

John Andrew Musundi

A Journey Into Supply-Chain Vulnerability- Lessons From a Nairobi Investigation

A Nairobi investigation into a fuel-delivery chain demonstrated that severe supply-chain compromises stem from systemic failures and repeated, minor behavioral anomalies, and not dramatic incidents. This piece stresses that protecting high-value assets requires constant intelligence, behavioral analysis, and proactive auditing to question routines and secure operations before silent vulnerabilities result in loss.

Kenya’s Private Sector Credit Rises to KSh 4.15Trillion on November Growth

Harry

Kenya’s Private Sector Credit Rises to KSh 4.15Trillion on November Growth

Private sector credit rose 6.3 percent YoY to a record KSh 4.15T in November 2025, reversing the January contraction and signalling a clear shift in Kenya’s credit cycle. Lending rates fell to 14.9 percent as the Central Bank cut the policy rate to 9 percent. Banks reported stronger liquidity and steady credit standards in Q3, while the NPL ratio eased to 16.5 percent from the mid-year peak.

Why Rift Valley, Nyanza Tea Farmers Earn Less

Why Rift Valley, Nyanza Tea Farmers Earn Less

The biggest threat to the Kenyan tea industry is not the abrupt convulsions of the global market but the people managing the factories that feed it, according to a new report

Watch and Listen

Thumbnail for How Safaricom is Leveraging AI to Bolster M-Pesa Security and Efficiency

How Safaricom is Leveraging AI to Bolster M-Pesa Security and Efficiency

Safaricom is increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its M-Pesa platform, particularly to strengthen fraud detection capabilities and enhance overall system monitoring and prediction. This adoption of AI is part [...]

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

Thumbnail for Inside Absa’s KSh 47Bn Green Finance Push

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

Inside Absa’s KSh 47Bn Green Finance Push

Thumbnail for How The Partnerships Africa Became a Top Marketing Firm in Under Two Years

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

How The Partnerships Africa Became a Top Marketing Firm in Under Two Years

Thumbnail for How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya

Brand Partnerships

September 08, 2025

How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya

Thumbnail for Just Money Podcast || Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion- Leah Wakarima & Bernard Nyaga

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

October 27, 2025

Just Money Podcast || Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion- Leah Wakarima & Bernard Nyaga

Thumbnail for How Safaricom is Leveraging AI to Bolster M-Pesa Security and Efficiency

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

How Safaricom is Leveraging AI to Bolster M-Pesa Security and Efficiency

Thumbnail for Inside Absa’s KSh 47Bn Green Finance Push

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

Inside Absa’s KSh 47Bn Green Finance Push

Thumbnail for How The Partnerships Africa Became a Top Marketing Firm in Under Two Years

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

September 08, 2025

How The Partnerships Africa Became a Top Marketing Firm in Under Two Years

Thumbnail for How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya

Brand Partnerships

September 08, 2025

How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya

Thumbnail for Just Money Podcast || Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion- Leah Wakarima & Bernard Nyaga

The Kenyan

The Kenyan Wall Street

October 27, 2025

Just Money Podcast || Money, Markets, and The Quick Wealth Illusion- Leah Wakarima & Bernard Nyaga

Unlock Market Insights Like Never Before

Access exclusive news, expert analysis, and tools designed to give investors an edge.

African Market Indices

Track key African stock exchanges and indices, from Johannesburg to Nairobi and Lagos.

Local and Global Insights

Unique perspective with a blend of local and global news and analysis, tailored for African investors.

Real-Time Economic Indicators

Monitor inflation, currency movements, and other key economic indicators for African countries.

Interactive Data for Local Markets

Visualize trends and compare markets across Africa with interactive charts and tools.

Wallstreet Africa

Wallstreet Africa

Wallstreet Africa

Wallstreet Africa

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the COMESA region hit US$65 billion in 2024 and Kenya ranked among the bloc’s top five destinations

Kenya Among Top COMESA Investment Destinations

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the COMESA region hit US$65 billion in 2024 and Kenya ranked among the bloc’s top five destinations

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea Joins the Africa Finance Corporation

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.

President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications.

Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country.

Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.

Trump’s Somalia Controversy Tests East Africa’s Stability

President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications. Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country. Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.

Uchumi crossed the 1000% YTD mark and hit a day high of 1.93 as Kakuzi reached a new 52-week high at 440.

Stanbic drew heavy block trades at 189, pointing to foreign exits. Turnover hit KSh 960.8M, with foreign buys at 49.17M and sells at 190.8M as the NASI fell 1.56%.

Uchumi's Share Price Crosses 1000% YTD, Kakuzi Nears New Record Highs

Uchumi crossed the 1000% YTD mark and hit a day high of 1.93 as Kakuzi reached a new 52-week high at 440. Stanbic drew heavy block trades at 189, pointing to foreign exits. Turnover hit KSh 960.8M, with foreign buys at 49.17M and sells at 190.8M as the NASI fell 1.56%.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the COMESA region hit US$65 billion in 2024 and Kenya ranked among the bloc’s top five destinations

Kenya Among Top COMESA Investment Destinations

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the COMESA region hit US$65 billion in 2024 and Kenya ranked among the bloc’s top five destinations3 days ago

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea Joins the Africa Finance Corporation

Equatorial Guinea has become the 47th member of the Africa Finance Corporation, the continental body said in a statement on Thursday.5 days ago

President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications.

Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country.

Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.

Trump’s Somalia Controversy Tests East Africa’s Stability

President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications. Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country. Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.6 days ago