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CBK Lowers Central Bank Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation...

waceke
February 10, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 8.75 percent...

Faith Atiti Head of Strategy and Research, DTB(left) and Alkarim Jiwa Director Finance, DTB

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DTB Projects Stronger 2026 Growth for Kenya but Flags Debt,...

waceke
February 9, 2026

Kenya’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 percent in 2026, up from 4.9 percent last year, with Diamond Trust...

Finance & Investment Market Updates

Kenyan Retirement Schemes Deliver Strong Double-Digit Gains Despite Late-Year Slowdown

waceke
February 6, 2026

Kenya’s retirement schemes recorded robust double-digit returns in 2025, supported by strong equity market performance, even as gains moderated in...

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AGOA Renewal Secures Preferential US Market Access for Kenyan Exporters

waceke
February 4, 2026

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has welcomed the 16-month extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), ensuring continued...

Finance & Investment Market Updates

Standard Investment Bank’s MansaX Funds Surpass $1 Billion in Assets...

waceke
February 4, 2026

Standard Investment Bank (SIB) has announced that its MansaX Special Funds have exceeded $1 billion in assets under management, reflecting...

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Kenya Firms Report Rising Sales and Jobs Growth as December...

waceke
January 7, 2026

Kenya’s private sector ended 2025 on a positive footing, with business activity continuing to expand in December despite signs of...

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Kenya’s Treasury Bills Undersubscribed as Demand Softens After 11-Week Streak

waceke
December 18, 2025

Kenya’s Treasury bills were undersubscribed for the first time in eleven weeks, reflecting a slowdown in investor demand as yields...

Dr Joshua Oigara, Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Kenya and South Sudan during the launch of the Stanbic Money Market Fund (KES) and the Stanbic Fixed Income Fund (USD)

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Standard Bank Funds Safaricom’s Ethiopia Growth with USD 138 Million...

waceke
December 11, 2025

Standard Bank, which trades as Stanbic in Kenya and is Africa’s largest bank by assets, has provided a USD 138...

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Vodacom Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in Safaricom in $2.1...

waceke
December 4, 2025

Vodacom Group has announced a major transaction that will significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom PLC, strengthening its position in...

Amsons Group Managing Director, Mr Edha Nahdi (1)

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Kalahari Cement Moves to Majority Control of EAPC in Fresh...

waceke
November 26, 2025

Kalahari Cement has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a further 27 percent equity stake in East African Portland...

CBK Lowers Central Bank Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation...

DTB Projects Stronger 2026 Growth for Kenya but Flags Debt,...

Kenyan Retirement Schemes Deliver Strong Double-Digit Gains Despite Late-Year Slowdown

AGOA Renewal Secures Preferential US Market Access for Kenyan Exporters

Standard Investment Bank’s MansaX Funds Surpass $1 Billion in Assets...

Kenya Firms Report Rising Sales and Jobs Growth as December...

Kenya’s Treasury Bills Undersubscribed as Demand Softens After 11-Week Streak

Standard Bank Funds Safaricom’s Ethiopia Growth with USD 138 Million...

Vodacom Moves to Acquire Majority Stake in Safaricom in $2.1...

Kalahari Cement Moves to Majority Control of EAPC in Fresh...

Cabinet Approves Payroll Reforms After Audit Exposes Major Integrity Failures

Kenya Cabinet Approves KES 4.7 Trillion Budget for 2026/27

Governors Name Senators Behind Extortion Ring

CBK Lowers Central Bank Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation