Dar Tycoon Bets US$200mn in Portland Cement's Modernization
The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) is undertaking a US$200 million expansion aimed at sharply increasing output and reasserting its relevance.
Kenya Turns to KSh 454mn EU-Backed Cyber Security Project
Kenya has launched a KSh454 million (€3 million) European Union–funded cybersecurity programme amid rising cyberattacks that have exposed vulnerabilities in government digital systems
Town Hall with Kenya Pipeline MD Joe Sang
For this special Live Trading Bell Townhall, the spotlight will be on a deep-dive conversation with Joe Sang, Managing Director of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), as we unpack the details behind one of Kenya’s most anticipated listings.
This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the man at the helm of KPC at a defining moment in the company’s history — moving from a state corporation to a publicly traded entity — and to better understand how this transaction fits into Kenya’s broader capital markets and privatization agenda
African Women-Led Firms Post Growth, Lag in Private Capital
Although female-led startups in Africa are outpacing their male peers in both growth and revenue, women remain underrepresented in senior roles where investment decisions are made
Hackers Turn to Malicious QR Codes in Phishing Attacks
Hackers are using QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs,
Trading at Market Speed with I&M Bank’s FX Direct
This digital evolution ensures that I&M Bank clients are not merely observers of market volatility, but active participants equipped to capture value at the exact moment it arises.
Bill Gates, OpenAI Bet US$50mn on AI-Led Healthcare in Africa
US billionaire Bill Gates and OpenAI are committing US$50 million to a multi-year initiative aimed at deploying AI tools across 1,000 clinics by 2028.
Regulator Approves KCB’s US$15mn Acquisition of Riverbank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved KCB Group’s acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions, a payments technology company.
Fitch Affirms Kenya's Credit Rating at B- as FX Reserves Hit KSh 1.60Tn, Debt Service and Deficits Weigh on Rating
Fitch Ratings on 23 January 2026 affirmed Kenya’s B- sovereign rating with a stable outlook, citing stronger external buffers after FX reserves climbed to KSh 1.60 trillion (US$ 12.4 billion) and recent Eurobond liability management reduced near-term risks.
The agency warned that heavy external debt service of KSh 684 billion in FY26, a wide fiscal deficit, weak revenue collection, and high interest costs continue to constrain the credit profile and limit upgrade prospects.
Kenya Faces Food Security Test as Court Weighs Rice Import Policy
With the High Court set to rule on January 29, 2026, on a challenge to the Government’s decision to allow time-bound, duty-free rice imports, the State has moved to reassure farmers
Safaricom's Looming Majority Control Shift Triggers EAC, COMESA Inquiries
Regional competition authorities have opened formal inquiries into a proposed transaction that would hand South Africa’s Vodacom Group control of Safaricom PLC
High Court Upholds WhatsApp, SMS Agreements as Proof of Contract
The court held that the WhatsApp exchanges did not read as casual chat but as ongoing business communication about payment obligations.