South African Banking Giant FirstRand Group Mulls Kenya Entry
South African lender FirstRand Group, the biggest bank in Africa by market value, sees Kenya's ongoing increase in minimum capital requirements as an opportunity to enter the market. “We’d like [...]
Car General H1 Profit Soars 920%, Declares Rare Interim Dividend
Car General Kenya Plc has posted a 920% increase in profit after tax from KSh 62 million in H1 2024, to KSh 637 million for the six months ended [...]
Wealthy Investors Eye ‘Transition’ Funding Despite Risk Concerns
The Standard Chartered’s latest Sustainable Banking Report shows strong interest among affluent investors in “transition investing,” a strategy aimed at financing the shift to a low-carbon economy. “We continue to [...]
The 100 Billion Dollar Question: Can Africa Afford Its Nuclear Energy Ambitions?
As Africa accelerates its energy transition in the face of climate change, economic growth, and population expansion, nuclear energy is emerging as a strategic option for many countries seeking reliable, [...]AIB-AXYS Bullish on Liberty Kenya, BAT; Cuts Outlook on NCBA, Safaricom
Nairobi-based brokerage firm AIB-AXYS Africa has issued its August 2025 equities strategy, highlighting double-digit upside potential for Liberty Kenya Holdings, British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya), KCB Group, and Equity [...]NSE Share Price Tracker: Monitor Your Investments Daily
So you’ve opened a CDS account and invested in NSE Shares, a few Kenyan stocks , maybe Safaricom or Absa, or any of the other 65 listed companies. Congratulations! Now [...]
The Best Founders Stay Rooted in the Problem-Kristin H. Wilson, Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund
Startups in Africa raised US$1.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a sharp 78% rise compared to the same period last year, marking a tentative recovery from the funding [...]Kenya's Universities Can Diversify Funding Through Venture Capital Funds
Introducing university Venture Capital (VC) funds into the market could offer pension schemes an attractive diversification play while fuelling Kenya’s knowledge economy. Globally, the model is well established. Kenya’s higher [...]
Court Upholds CMA’s Power to Probe Former Real People Kenya Executives
The High Court has rejected an appeal by four former senior executives of micro lender Real People Kenya Limited who sought to block the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) proceedings over [...]Ten NSE Stocks Hit Year Highs as Single-Share Rule Takes Effect
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) began single-share trading on Friday, scrapping the decades-old minimum lot size of 100 shares. “This move marks a new era of inclusivity. Stocks will now [...]NSE Stocks: How to Set Investment Goals in Kenya
Investing in Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) stocks in Kenya can be exciting, but without clear investment goals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re thinking about buying shares through the [...]Startup Funding in Africa Rebounds to US$1.4bn as Investor Optimism Recovers
