Kenya's Political Economy is Killing its Businesses
Kenya's business people have the unfortunate privilege of being both over regulated and under regulated
Kenya Maintains Lead as Startup Funding Nears US$1 Billion
Kenyan startups raised close to US$1 billion in funding in 2025, the largest amount raised by any African market since 2022, driven overwhelmingly by debt financing into energy and asset-heavy companiesAfrica’s Upstream Momentum Building Up, but Investment Discipline Remains Elusive
As encouraging as the upstream outlook is, Africa’s geology remains complex, and that complexity can shape how and where companies invest.
Security Concerns Dominate as Government Defends Safaricom Share Sale
National security dominated deliberations in Parliament on Tuesday as the government moved to justify plans to reduce its stake in Safaricom PLCPalantir-linked VC Backs Nigerian Defense-tech Startup
Terra’s product lineup includes long- and mid-range drones, autonomous sentry towers, unmanned ground vehicles and maritime surveillance systems, all coordinated through ArtemisOSNEMA Probes Planned Large-Scale Fertilizer Project in Olkaria
Kenya’s environmental regulator has invited public comments on a proposed large-scale green fertilizer and geothermal power project planned for OlkariaSaudi Arabia Clears Barriers to Foreign Investment in its Stock Market
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that, effective February 1, 2026, all categories of foreign investors will be permitted to invest directly in its financial markets. This regulatory shift eliminates the restrictive "Qualified Foreign Investor" (QFI) framework and phases out indirect swap agreements, allowing global participants direct ownership of listed securities. The move is a strategic component of the Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and enhance market liquidity.Mansa Funds Post Double-Digit Returns in 2025 Across KES and USD Portfolios
Mansa’s flagship funds closed 2025 with strong double-digit growth, led by a 20.74% net return in KES and 13.37% in USD.The Missing Machines- A Story of Trust, Failure, and Investor Blind Spots
A field audit of a Kenyan development programme revealed a stark gap between reported success and reality. While some businesses thrived, many beneficiaries never received promised equipment, and funds were mismanaged. The human cost- debt, lost opportunity, and broken trust- was profound. The lesson for investors in Africa: impact succeeds only with strong governance, independent verification, and accountability.A Stronger Africa Needs Stronger Investment Policies
Stable fiscal regimes, predictable contract terms, and anti-corruption measures help de-risk projects and give investors the confidence to commit long-term capitalWhy Green Investments Like Safaricom's New Bond Are Largely Tax-Free
Kenya is increasingly using tax incentives to accelerate green investments, with interest earned on qualifying green bonds often exempt from withholding tax. Safaricom’s latest green corporate bond demonstrates how issuers can leverage these incentives to offer higher net returns to investors while funding renewable-energy and sustainability projects.AfDB's Partners to Replenish Fund with Record-Breaking US$ 11bn
The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group, has secured US $11 billion from 43 Partners
