Olympia Capital Hits 2010 Highs, NASI Index Extends Early 2026 Gains
The NSE opened the second week of 2026 on a firmer note as the NASI rose 1.07%. Olympia Capital traded at 9.00, its highest level since 2010, following a 184% one-year gain.
Turnover reached KSh 147.2M, while foreign investors remained net sellers.
Foreign Investors Exit NSE for Sixth Straight Year as Local Capital Drives Rally
The NSE posted strong gains in 2024 and 2025, even as foreign investors remained net sellers for a sixth straight year. Net foreign outflows reached KSh 11.6Bn in 2025, with selling concentrated in September and November.
Foreign participation fell to multi-year lows, while pension funds, insurers, asset managers, and retail investors absorbed supply.
Murang’a Coffee Society Faces Liquidation After Link to KSh117Mn Probe
Treasury Bill Rates Fall to Four-Year Lows After 2024 Peak
Kenya’s Treasury bill rates have fallen to four-year lows, fully unwinding the 2022–2024 tightening cycle.
By early January 2026, the 91-day bill stood at 7.73%, the 182-day at 7.80%, and the 364-day at 9.21%, each down more than 200 basis points year-on-year.
The decline reflects sustained central bank rate cuts, easing inflation, improved liquidity, and tighter auction discipline, pushing yields back to late-2021 levels.
Kenya Opens Sugar Market to COMESA After 24 Year Safeguards
After two decades of tariff protection, Kenya has opened its sugar market to regional competition, betting structural reforms and private mill leasing offset higher local production costs.
KRA brings ALP North Three SEZs, Mitchell Cotts, under Customs
Kenya Revenue Authority has expanded Customs control by designating ALP North Three (SEZ) Limited and Mitchell Cotts Nairobi Logistics Centre 2 as regulated Customs facilities under the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.
The Gazette notices define precise geographic limits, entry and exit points, and internal control zones. The move allows bonded and transit operations within approved premises while strengthening Customs supervision, enforcement, and revenue protection across Nairobi’s logistics and industrial zones.
Malawi Stock Exchange Leads African Markets With 248% Gain in 2025
The Malawi Stock Exchange delivered Africa’s strongest equity performance in 2025, rising 247.63%, far ahead of all regional peers. The rally was driven by sharp repricing in a small group of heavyweight stocks, led by National Investment Trust, FMB Capital Holdings, NBS Bank, NICO Holdings, FDH Bank, and Press Corporation, many of which posted triple-digit gains.
Thin liquidity, low free float, and rising investor demand amplified price moves, while high inflation and kwacha weakness pushed equities as a store of value.
The surge reflected concentration and valuation reset rather than broad economic expansion.
Ethiopia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches Whistleblower Platform
The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has launched a whistleblower platform dubbed 'Adera' to give the public a direct channel to report complaints.
Five Innovations Reshaping Kenya’s Real Estate and How Superior Homes is Riding the Wave
Kenya’s property market is no longer just about bricks, mortar, and prime land. Technology, sustainability, and new financing models are reshaping how homes are built, sold, and lived in. From [...]
What Kenya Can Learn from South Africa’s Real Estate Playbook
South Africa shows us what a stable, well-structured property market can look like. Kenya shows what’s possible when innovation meets demand.
Kenya's Productivity Crisis Isn't About Work Ethic, It's About Wellbeing
Kenya’s productivity challenges are closely linked to employee wellbeing, with mental health emerging as a critical but often overlooked driver of performance.
As economic pressures and workplace stress rise, there's an argument that organizations must move beyond superficial wellness initiatives and treat mental health as a strategic priority essential to sustainable productivity, talent retention, and the future of work.
Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs
Building and provisioning local data centers is a powerful step toward solving some of the pressing problems in any nation: improving infrastructure, growing the economy, and strengthening national security.