Today, the global art market has matured into a multibillion-dollar industry attracting high-net-worth individuals, fund managers, and institutions.
Why a USD Agri-Industrial REIT Could Be Kenya’s Most Strategic New Asset Class
As investors search for USD income, real-asset protection, and measurable ESG impact, a new USD-denominated agri-industrial REIT anchored on food systems, storage, processing and logistics is emerging as a timely solution.
Airtel Africa, SpaceX Partner on Satellite-to-Cell Coverage
Diageo Sells EABL Control to Japan’s Asahi in KSh 297Bn Deal
Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries $EABL and its shareholding in Kenyan spirits firm UDVK to Japan’s Asahi.
The deal implies an enterprise value of US$ 4.8Bn (KSh 620.8Bn) for EABL, based on 17x adjusted EBITDA.
Diageo expects US$ 2.3Bn (KSh 297.5Bn) net proceeds and will retain brands via long-term licensing agreements.
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Exits a Month After Profit Warning
Kenya Airways said Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka has exited and proceeded on terminal leave, about a month after the airline issued a profit warning.
The board appointed Chief Operating Officer Captain George Kamal as acting CEO from 16 December 2025 and said a competitive search for a substantive chief will begin.
The airline said its turnaround plan remains in place, including efforts to secure a strategic investor and stabilise earnings after a volatile recovery.
20 Counties Spend Zero on Development as Salaries Dominate
Twenty county governments reported zero development expenditure during the quarter, effectively postponing capital investment entirely.
The KSh 5 Trillion Kitty That Will Transform Kenya into Singapore
Kenya has taken a new step toward its long-term development goals after the Cabinet approved the establishment of a KSh 5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund
UK Watchdog Probes Ernst & Young Over Shell Audit Rules Violation
The UK’s accounting watchdog has opened an investigation into Ernst & Young’s audit of Shell plc after the firm acknowledged breaches of audit partner rotation rules
ALP Industrial REIT Launches USD 30m Capital Raise Backed by Tilisi and Tatu City Assets
ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust has opened a restricted offer to raise up to US$ 30 million (KSh 3.88 billion) from investors, marking one of the largest industrial property listings
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 Latitude59 Pitch Competition received 222 applications from 27 nations, highlighting the increasing cross-border interest in African early-stage startups.
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