Landlords Slow Down on Increasing Rent Prices in Q2
Landlords are increasingly holding off on raising rent prices in response to a more cautious tenant market, according to Property Price Index for the second quarter of 2025. “The detached housing [...]
Occupancy Gains Drive ILAM Fahari I-REIT Profit Jump, Long-Term Growth Still Subdued
Listed real estate firm ILAM Fahari I-REIT has posted a double-digit profit growth in the half-year ending 30th June 2025, driven by improved mall occupancy and disciplined cost control. Metric [...]
Kenya’s Real Estate Rises as Satellite and Coastal Hubs Soar
Kenya's real estate market is buzzing with activity, exhibiting dynamic trends that are reshaping investment landscapes and offering opportunities across various regions. A closer look reveals that satellite towns and [...]Strengthening Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment in an Era of Global Trade Disruption
In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. Most Caribbean countries now face a blanket [...]
Umeme Share Price Halves in 8 Days as Selloff Exposes Investor Risks
Umeme Limited share price has dropped more than 50% since the July 14, 2025 book closure for its record interim dividend. Concession Expiry and Dividend Shock This selloff coincides with [...]Kenya Hit by 4.5 Billion Cyber Threats between April and June 2025
Kenya’s digital infrastructure is under unprecedented pressure. The Cyber Security Report Q4 2024-2025, released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), reveals a fast-changing threat landscape. Ransomware attacks, driven by [...]Treasury CS Mbadi Signals Free Education as ‘Unsustainable’ amid Budget Strain
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has told the National Assembly Committee of Education that the government’s commitment to free public education may no longer be financially sustainable. “Due to constrained [...]Why Talanta Stadium Bond Won’t Rack Up KSh 100 Billion in Interest
Kenya’s capital markets hit a milestone with the KSh 44.79 billion Linzi FinCo 003 Trust Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security (IABS), listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange to fund the Talanta Stadium [...]Rivatex Teeters as Sales System Collapses, Losses Deepen Ahead of AGOA Expiry
Rivatex East Africa Ltd, a state-owned textile manufacturer once hailed as a cornerstone of Kenya’s industrial revival, is facing mounting financial strain amid serious revenue integrity concerns and rising losses, [...]Kenya Faces a Decision that will Define Payments for Decades to Come
Over the last few years, Kenya has experienced continued growth in GDP and witnessed a solid influx of public and private investment. The country's financial sector is vibrant and ever-evolving, [...]
Expensive Mobile Data is Stalling Africa’s Digital Leap, World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a significant hurdle in its digital transformation journey, prohibitively expensive mobile data, a new study by World Bank documents. For the poorest 40% of the population, this [...]How Sameer Africa Evolved from a KSh 4 Billion Tyre Empire to an Industrial Landlord
Sameer Africa PLC has undertaken a significant pivot over the last decade, shifting from tyre manufacturing and distribution to becoming a key player in the industrial real estate sector. By [...]
