Sustainable Aviation Fuels Could be Africa's Next Industrial Frontier
Domestic Sustainable aviation fuel production could help address structural cost disadvantages facing African airlines — higher jet fuel prices, weak supplier competition, low procurement volumes, and higher taxes
Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Idea, A Kenyan Analyst Weighs In
Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea is bold, perhaps even revolutionary. However, sometimes stretching a dream too far makes it fragile.
Central Bank Raises KSh 47.11 Billion in December Bond Sale
Kenya raised KSh 47.11Bn in the December reopening of the 30-year SDB and 25-year FXD after receiving KSh 53.13Bn in bids.
The FXD dominated demand, securing KSh 43.21Bn, while the SDB drew limited interest for the second month.
Net funding reached KSh 21.91Bn, extending a front-loaded borrowing cycle that has pushed accepted bids past KSh 585Bn in FY25/26.
CMA Exempts Bamburi Cement Owner from Mandatory Takeover of East African Portland Cement
CMA has approved Kalahari Cement’s exemption from making a mandatory takeover offer in its KES 1.6B plan to buy NSSF’s 27 percent stake in East African Portland Cement. The regulator classifies the deal as a strategic investment.
The approval is subject to CAK and Mining Ministry clearance. Kalahari says it will not delist EAPC and will support its operational turnaround.
Private Millers Take Over Troubled Sugar Factories
Private operators taking over the four State-owned sugar mills will pay annual rent of up to KSh 45,000 per hectare and concession fees tied to sugar and molasses production
NSE Calls for Stronger Transparency as FiRe Awards Conference Opens
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has said that boosting transparency and aligning with international reporting standards will be key to strengthening investor confidence
Private Sector Hiring Rebounds, Stanbic PMI Hits Five-Year High
Kenya’s private sector recorded its strongest hiring momentum in more than a year in November as firms rushed to expand capacity amid a sharp rebound in demand
Family Bank Raises KSh 8Bn in Oversubscribed Private Placement
Family Bank has raised KES 8.004 billion through an oversubscribed private placement, surpassing its KES 6.09 billion target by 131%.
The capital will fuel the bank’s digital transformation, strengthen lending- especially to MSMEs, green projects, and women- and youth-led enterprises, supporting local and regional expansion.
Kenya's Cold Chain Expansion at Stake as COMESA Scrutinises Cold Solutions US$20mn Deal
Government to Net KSh 244.5Bn from 20% Safaricom Stake Sale
Vodacom is set to take majority control of Safaricom in a KSh 312.6B dual transaction that raises its effective stake to 55%.
The Government of Kenya will net KSh 244.5B from selling a 15% stake and transferring future dividend rights on its remaining 20%.
The restructuring simplifies Vodafone’s regional structure, strengthens Vodacom’s African footprint and awaits approvals from Kenyan and regional regulators.
Portland Cement Breaks KSh 100, Uchumi Hits 7-Year High in 17-Day Run
Portland Cement hit KSh 100 for the first time since 2014, extending its post-Kalahari surge to +65% in a week and +226% YTD.
Uchumi rose to KSh 1.34 after 17 straight gains, up 272% in a month and 688% YTD. Turnover was 92.9M with light foreign activity.
NASI fell 0.47% as gainers were led by SCAN, Uchumi and Portland while LIMT and KPLC dragged the market lower.
Starlink Drives 2,559% Surge in Kenya's Internet Subscriptions
Between 2022 and 2024, satellite subscriptions grew twenty-six-fold, while total internet subscriptions grew only 18 per cent