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LemFi Secures 14 State Money Transmitter License, Strengthening its US Presence and Commitment to Trust
US expansion continues LemFi’s mission to build a full suite of financial services for immigrants, tailored to their specific needs
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.
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 Crown Healthcare Secures US$10mn for New Pharmaceutical Plant
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.