The KSh 12 Billion Drain in Kenya's Water Sector
Non-Revenue Water (NRW), the difference between the volume of water a utility pumps into its system and the volume of water that is billed to customers, continues to be a [...]
Roam Launches New Electric Motorcycle Financing Program with Over 600 Units
Electric mobility company, Roam, has launched a large-scale financing program for electric motorcycles in partnership with microfinance provider Fortune Credit; an initiative that will begin with the deployment of more [...]How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya
Superior Homes Kenya, established in 2003, was founded on the foresight of a burgeoning need for middle-income housing in Kenya, driven by a new political environment stimulating investment. A pivotal [...]
CBK Kicks Off FY2025/26 Borrowing with KSh 66.65B Bond Auction
Kenya’s domestic debt market has opened FY2025/26 on a bullish note, with investors shifting decisively towards long-term bonds amid falling short-term returns and a more accommodative monetary stance. This auction [...]
Kenya Is Losing KSh 200bn Annually Through Illicit Financial Flows
Kenya is losing an estimated KSh 200 billion each year through illicit financial flows from sectors such as mining, logging, and natural resource trade, according to a new assessment by [...]NSE to List First Global Equity ETF as Satrix Expands into Kenya
In a major milestone for Kenya’s capital markets, Satrix, South Africa’s largest provider of index-tracking funds, will list its MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on [...]Kenya's Food Regulator Denies Claims of Fresh Avocado Export Ban
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has dismissed recent claims suggesting that a ban on fresh avocado exports was proposed during a high-level meeting with avocado oil processors. In response [...]The Hidden Costs of Kenya’s Outdated Civil Registry
Kenya’s outdated and underfunded civil registration system is quietly draining public resources, undermining service delivery, and costing the economy millions of shillings every year. Despite efforts to improve coverage, registration [...]CMA Exempts Sanlam Kenya from Mandatory Takeover Offer
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted Hubris Holdings Limited and Sanlam Allianz Africa Proprietary Limited (SAZ) an exemption from issuing a mandatory takeover offer following their combined shareholding in [...]Olympia Capital Seeks Shareholder Nod for Tenfold Share Capital Increase
Olympia Capital Holdings Plc has unveiled a bold proposal to increase its authorized share capital tenfold—from KSh 250 million to KSh 2.5 billion—as it positions for long-term growth. “That the [...]Africa’s Aviation Lifts Off 113mn Flyers, JKIA Ranks Top Ten Busiest Hubs
Africa's aviation industry is poised for strong growth, with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) projecting passenger numbers to rise to 113 million in 2025, a 15.3% increase from 2024. “African airlines are increasingly [...]BuuPass Secures Funding From Yango Ventures to Scale African Intercity Travel
Kenyan mobility startup, BuuPass, has landed an investment from Yango Ventures — the corporate venture arm of the UAE-based tech group Yango — in a deal aimed at transforming long-distance [...]
