Holiday-Shortened Week Sees All NSE Indices Decline, Turnover Falls 67%
The Nairobi Securities Exchange edged lower in Week 12 of 2026 during a shortened trading week, with market capitalisation declining 0.89% to KSh 3.47 Trillion.
James Mworia's Centum: All Deals, Exits and Write-Offs
From filing clerk to Kenya's youngest CEO of a listed company, James Mworia has led Centum Investment since December 2008. This record covers every acquisition, exit, capital raise, impairment and write-off across his 17-year tenure: the 19.5 billion shilling Coca-Cola beverages exit, the UAP Holdings sale to Old Mutual, the 2.097 billion shilling Amu Power write-off, and the Sidian Bank exit concluded 12 March 2026. Portfolio carrying value as at 31 March 2025 stood at 50.577 billion shillings against an inherited base of approximately 6 billion shillings.Bank of Tanzania Joins Africa Finance Corporation as Equity Shareholder
The Bank of Tanzania has made an equity investment in infrastructure solutions provider Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), becoming a sovereign shareholder.
Mauritius Launches Its First Dedicated Art & Culture Investment Summit
Mauritius is set to host the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS), as the island nation sets to transform itself into a leading art and cultural-tourism destination across Africa and the Indian Ocean region.Kenya Topped East African Private Capital Activity in 2025 - Stears Report
Kenya emerged as one of Africa’s most active private capital markets in 2025, ranking third on the continent, according to the 2025 Private Capital in Africa Activity Report by Stears Information Ltd.
NSE Investor Wealth Tops KSh 3.5 Trillion as Kenya Pipeline Debuts
Investor wealth on the Nairobi Securities Exchange surpassed KSh 3.5 trillion for the first time during Week 11 of 2026 after the listing of Kenya Pipeline Company, which added about KSh 163.6 Bn in market value. Market capitalization rose 6.55% to KSh 3.50 Trillion, while major indices gained and equity turnover increased. Safaricom remained the largest listed firm at KSh 1.23 Trillion, while Kenya Pipeline debuted among the exchange’s top ten companies by value.Africa’s Global Trade Integration is Improving Despite Geopolitical Tensions- DHL Report
Several Sub-Saharan African economies are strengthening their links to global trade and investment networks, even as globalization remains at record levels despite rising geopolitical tensions, according to the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026.Liberty Kenya Maintains Dividend at 50 Cents as Earnings Fall
Liberty Kenya Holdings reported a sharp decline in profitability for FY2025, with net earnings falling 65% to KShs 487 million as higher insurance claims and weaker investment income compressed margins. Despite the drop in earnings, insurance revenue grew 8.5% to KShs 11.9 billion, reflecting continued business expansion, while the Group maintained a stable capital position and sustained its dividend at KShs 0.50 per share.UAE’s ASSNTURE Expands Digital Securities Operations to Kenya
SBM Bank Kenya Ends Two-Year Loss Streak With KSh 444Mn Profit
SBM Bank Kenya swung to a 444.22Mn after-tax profit for the full year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a 1.21Bn loss in 2024. The turnaround was driven by a 19.6% fall in interest expense to 6.86Bn, which pushed net interest income up 80.7% to 3.88Bn. Customer deposits rose 20.1% to 82.41Bn as the bank reduced reliance on costly interbank funding. Gross non-performing loans fell 34.1% to 11.29Bn. Total assets grew 5.5% to 105.72Bn.Centum Investments Exits Sidian Bank After 22 Years
Centum Investment Company has completed the sale of its remaining 50% stake in Bakki Holdco Limited, ending its 22-year investment in Sidian Bank. The exit follows six transactions between October 2023 and March 2026, recovering an estimated 5.2 billion shillings against a total entry cost of 4.7 billion shillings. The divestiture included a failed 4.3 billion shilling deal with Nigeria's Access Bank in 2022, before Centum shifted to piecemeal sales. The final exit comes as Sidian, reclassified as a medium-tier lender by the CBK in September 2025, posted a nine-month profit of 1.4 billion shillings.Kenya, U.K. Discuss Next Phase of Nairobi Rail Hub
Kenya and the U.K. are moving forward with plans to redevelop central Nairobi into a modern transport and commercial district, as officials review the next procurement steps
