Parliament Opens Hearings on Safaricom Share Sale Plan
Parliament will begin stakeholder hearings on the government’s plan to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC
Sasini Jumps 65% to July 2023 Highs, NSE Edges Up in Monday Trade
The NSE traded higher at midday as Sasini surged 10.5% to its highest level since July 2023 following a return to profit in FY2025. The NASI rose 0.43%, supported by gains in agriculture and industrial stocks, while turnover reached KSh 336M. Foreign investors remained net sellers.
Insurance Policyholders to be Compensated Upto KSh 500, 000 in Case of Collapse
Policyholders caught up in the collapse of insurance companies will now receive a maximum payout of KSh 500,000 per claim, after regulators doubled the compensation ceiling.NSE Extends 2025 Momentum in First Full Week of 2026
The NSE began its first full trading week of 2026 on a firm footing, with all major indices posting gains and turnover surging to KSh 3.5Bn. Activity reflected renewed liquidity and portfolio repositioning after a record 51.1% NASI gain in 2025, led by banks and Safaricom.Sasini Returns To Profit On Higher Coffee Prices But Cash Flow Weakens
Sasini Plc returned to profit in FY2025, posting net income of KSh188Mn after a KSh562.9Mn loss a year earlier, supported by higher coffee and macadamia prices that lifted revenue to a record KSh8.44Bn. The rebound came with pressure beneath the surface, as cost of sales absorbed most revenue gains, operating and free cash flows turned negative, and cash balances fell nearly 40%, highlighting a recovery driven by prices rather than stronger margins or cash generation.How Kenyan Businesses Can Stay Resilient and Risk-Proof in 2026
With improving credit conditions and steady GDP growth, 2026 presents a critical window for businesses to fortify their foundations while actively positioning themselves for long-term expansion.
85% of Nairobi's Buildings Are Unsafe, Experts Say After South C Collapse
Nairobi’s construction sector is approaching a danger point, according to professional bodies in the building and engineering industry,LAPTRUST Imara I-REIT Issues Profit Warning on Lower Rental Income
LAPTRUST Imara I-REIT has issued a profit warning, cautioning that earnings for the year ending December 31, 2025 will decline by at least 25% compared with the previous period, driven mainly by weaker gross rental income. The warning marks a shift from 2024, when operating performance improved sharply but results were weighed down by non-cash property valuation losses. The REIT said the outlook is based on management accounts to October 2025 and did not revise distribution guidance, placing focus on the durability of rental cash flows going into 2026.Mi Vida's Residential Projects Earn IFC EDGE Certification
Mi Vida Homes' residential projects have secured the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Preliminary Certification by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Digital Credit is Anchoring Kenya's Small Businesses as Jobs Dry Up
Small businesses, supported by widening access to credit, are emerging as critical pillars of economic resilience across Kenya’s counties, cushioning households against unemploymentHealth Insurance Uptake Remains Uneven as Kenya Shifts to SHA
Health insurance coverage is still uneven across Kenya’s counties, reflecting persistent income disparities, informality in employment and gaps in awareness,NEMA 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 Olkaria
