Building Wealth on the Nairobi Securities Exchange - Just Money Podcast
In the sixth episode of the Just Money Podcast, Our host Just Ivy Africa, sits down with John Collins Mbugua, Senior Analyst at Faida Investment Bank, and Ronny Chokaa, Senior Research Analyst at Capital A Investment Bank, to dispel the myth that investing is only for the wealthy.
The treasury settled the tax-free IFB1/2022/006 today, paying KSh 29.7B in interest and principal.
This pushes FY25/26 maturities to KSh 139.6B so far, driven by the large August redemption of FXD1/2023/002 and September’s IFB1/2013/12 payout.
Another KSh 25.2B falls due on 8 December across three FXD2/2010/15 tranches.
Over 40% of Bolt’s Motorbike Fleet Now Electric, Making it Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-hailing Provider
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility platform has today announced a major milestone in Kenya’s transition to greener urban mobility, with electric motorbikes now making up over 40% of its motorbike fleet, making it the largest supplier of electric bikes in the ride-hailing industry countrywide.
Uchumi and Portland Lead December Open as Safaricom Drives Turnover
Uchumi trades at KSh 1.18, extending its 594% YTD gain after a strong November. Portland rises to KSh 84.75, its highest since 2014.
Turnover hits KSh 483M led by Safaricom at KSh 323M. Foreign buys total KSh 38.4M and sells KSh 323M.
Top movers include Nation Media, Uchumi and Portland. Eaagads posts a profit and NBV narrows its HY loss.
Food Inflation is Still Kenya’s Biggest Pressure Point
Kenya’s inflation eased slightly to 4.5% in November 2025, but food prices remained the biggest pressure point. While overall CPI rose just 0.2% month-on-month, key staples recorded notable increases: onions up 4.9%, kale up 2.7%, and beef up 1.5%. Food inflation stood at 7.7% year-on-year, contributing more than half of total inflation.
Electricity costs declined and fuel prices remained unchanged, helping stabilize overall inflation, but the data shows household budgets continue to feel the most strain from everyday food items.
Kenya's Importers Face Higher Costs as Maersk Adds Operational Fee
Importers in Kenya are set to face higher shipping costs starting today after global shipping giant Maersk announced a new Operational Cost Imports (OCI) fee
Kenya's New Loan Pricing Model Starts Today, But Can It Unlock Credit?
The Central Bank of Kenya's new Credit Pricing Model is effective today, using KESONIA (the overnight interbank rate) to price new variable-rate loans.
France’s Pierre Fabre Entry Raises Stakes in Kenya’s Skincare Market
With Nairobi now viewed as East Africa’s anchor dermatology hub, the arrival of Avène and Ducray signals that multinationals see Kenya as the gateway to a region
Tanzania's Excise Duties on Imports Risk EAC Trade Integration
Is East African trade integration more fragile than it looks?
Nairobi Business Ventures Narrows Loss as Aviation Offers a Lifeline
Nairobi Business Ventures reported a weaker half-year as sales fell to Ksh 137.5 Mn from 280.5 Mn on slow trading activity and tighter margins.
The group narrowed its loss to 78.3 Mn through cost cuts and pausing loss-making trading lines. Aviation remained the only stable segment.
Assets rose to 3.33 Bn, while NBV reviewed new opportunities including real estate development.
Court Pauses Speaker Wetangula's Defamation Suit Over BAT Bribery Allegations
A decade-long defamation battle pitting the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has been halted after the Court of Appeal ordered a stay of the High Court proceedings.
Investing in Africa’s Future Through Private Equity
Initiatives like the Boost Africa program, a collaboration between European Investment Bank and African Development Bank, exemplify how international collaboration can mobilize capital and de-risk investments, while also building local capacity.