Kenya’s Public Debt Crosses KSh 12 Trillion for the First Time
Kenya’s public debt reached KSh 12.06T in September 2025 (67.3% of GDP), crossing the KSh 12T mark. The shift in financing was driven by domestic borrowing, which rose KSh 1.06T YoY as external debt increased only slightly. FX risk declined, and credit ratings improved, though external debt service remains elevated.
Olympia Capital's Operating Gains Undermined by Six-Fold Surge in Finance Costs
Olympia Capital Holdings reported a slight rise in half-year earnings to KSh 14.37 million, as strong performance at the operating level was sharply curtailed by a dramatic increase in finance costs
Carbacid Investments PLC has crossed the one-billion-shilling profit mark for the first time, reporting a Profit After Tax of 1.003Bn for the year ended 31 July 2025
Tomatoes, Oranges and Power Bills Push Up Cost of Living in October
The cost of living in Kenya edged up slightly in October as prices of key household items and electricity rose, even though staple foods like maize flour became cheaper.