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.
Ruto Leans on Private Capital as Kenya Shifts Gears in Roads Funding
President William Ruto has renewed his push for private investment in Kenya’s road network, saying the country can no longer rely on the national budget and costly borrowingTreasury Targets Long-Term Funding in Ninth FY25/26 Bond Reopening
Kenya has opened its ninth reopening of FY25/26, offering KSh 40B across the 30-year SDB1/2011/030 and 25-year FXD1/2021/025. The December auction pushes issuance into the long end of the curve as the Treasury strengthens its front-loaded strategy ahead of heavy 2026 maturities. The sale follows strong November activity that lifted cumulative bond proceeds to about KSh 598B before December bidding begins.
Centum's HY Losses Ease to KSh 326Mn on Deferred Tax Credit, Lower Finance Costs
Centum delivered a steadier half-year to September 2025 with its loss after tax easing to KSh 326M, supported by lower finance costs, stronger deferred tax credits and improved results across key subsidiaries. NAV per share rose to KSh 68.75 as liabilities fell and operating cash flow reached KSh 703M. Management said performance reflected ongoing deleveraging, firmer cash generation and progress on major projects, including the Vipingo SEZ and the TRIFIC North Tower monetization plan.AA Kenya Shareholders Vote for NSE Listing, 16-for-1 Split and 6.13Mn Bonus Shares
AA Kenya will list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange after shareholders approved a listing by introduction and a full set of capital actions, including a 16-for-1 share split, a 6.13Mn bonus issue and authority to allot 49.09Mn in new shares. The move follows stronger 2024 results, with turnover at 913.92Mn, operating surplus at 71.57Mn and surplus for the year at 54.99Mn. Shareholders also approved the dividend, the audited accounts and the reappointment of the auditor.U.S. Grants Zipline US$150mn to Scale African Drone Operations
The U.S. State Department has approved a grant worth up to US$150 million to Zipline, the American drone-delivery company,CMA Approves Eight New Investment Schemes
CMA has approved eight new Collective Investment Schemes and sub-funds from Swala Capital, Lofty Corban, Sanlam, XENO, Globetec, Tradiam and Capital A. The move expands regulated investment options as CIS assets surpass KSh 600Bn. The approvals raise Kenya’s total licensed schemes to 57, supporting product diversification and stronger investor protection.NCBA Investment Bank Launches Offshore Investment Solutions
NCBA Investment Bank has launched a new suite of Offshore Investment Solutions
EABL Lists KSh 16.7 Bn Bond on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has officially listed the first tranche of its Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), raising KES 16.76 billion.Is Bitcoin Calming Down as it Matures?
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Uchumi trades at a new high of KSh 0.86, pushing YTD gains past 405% after the CMA confirmed a deeper review of its governance. Turnover hits KSh 147.5M led by DTB and KCB. Foreign buys stand at KSh 7M and sells at KSh 14M. NASI is down 1.83%. Safaricom opens subscriptions for its KSh 40B MTN, while EABL lists its first tranche.CMA Opens New Uchumi Governance Review as Stock Price Soars 365% on Speculation
The Capital Markets Authority has opened a new governance review into Uchumi Supermarkets after a complaint by investor and lawyer Francis Njoroge Wanjiku, citing audit delays, weak governance and stalled Company Voluntary Arrangement progress. The move comes as Uchumi’s share price surges 365 percent this year to its highest level since 2019, a rally driven by speculative trading despite unresolved financial and legal pressures.
