Liberty Kenya Issues Profit Warning, Citing Claims Pressure And Investment Income Decline
Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc warned on Monday, January 19, 2026, that profit after tax for the year ended December 31, 2025, will fall by at least 25 percent from 2024 levels. The insurer cited weaker investment income, higher claims experience and an accounting loss from the disposal of its Heritage Insurance Tanzania stake. Liberty Kenya reported profit after tax of KSh 1.40 billion in 2024. Shares were unchanged at KSh 10.30 in early trading.
Exclusive: Inside Kenya Pipeline's KSh 163 Billion IPO
Kenya is preparing to launch the long-awaited Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO, a KES 100 billion deal expected to reshape the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
NSE Week 3: Indices Advance, Trading Activity Slows as Foreign Outflows Deepen
The NSE posted further gains in the week III ended Jan 16, 2026, with all major indices closing higher as the NASI rose 1.04%. Trading activity cooled, with turnover slipping to KSh 2.57Bn, while foreign investors recorded a KSh 1.1Bn net outflow. Banks and Safaricom supported index performance as the market consolidated after a strong start to the year.I&M Group Lifts Stake In Tanzania Unit To 95.5% As Minority Shareholders Exit
I&M Group PLC has raised its ownership in I&M Bank (T) Limited to 95.5% after acquiring shares previously held by PROPARCO and Microfinance East Africa Ltd. The stake increase from 84.9% follows receipt of all corporate and regulatory approvals and consolidates the group’s control of its Tanzanian unit, according to a board notice dated January 13, 2026.Kenya Re Proposes Dual Share Structure Giving Treasury Majority Board Control
Kenya’s state-backed reinsurer plans to lock in government control of its board through a governance overhaul that would introduce unequal voting power between shareholdersFrom East African Industrial to NSE 20: The Forgotten Roots of Kenya’s Market Benchmark
The NSE 20 Share Index, Kenya’s oldest stock market benchmark, began in 1964 as the East African Industrial Share Index—tracking regional blue chips across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It evolved into a purely Kenyan index after the collapse of the East African Community in 1977. Through market liberalization, privatizations, and financial crises, the NSE 20 has reflected Kenya’s shifting economic landscape. Though now overshadowed by broader indices, its legacy remains vital for historical analysis and regional market integration.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.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.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.Kenya Raises KSh 60.6Bn in First Bond Sale of 2026
Kenya opened 2026 with a fully subscribed bond auction, raising KSh 60.6Bn after attracting KSh 71.5Bn in bids for the 20- and 25-year FXDs.
