A Stronger Africa Needs Stronger Investment Policies
Stable fiscal regimes, predictable contract terms, and anti-corruption measures help de-risk projects and give investors the confidence to commit long-term capital
Why Green Investments Like Safaricom's New Bond Are Largely Tax-Free
Kenya is increasingly using tax incentives to accelerate green investments, with interest earned on qualifying green bonds often exempt from withholding tax. Safaricom’s latest green corporate bond demonstrates how issuers can leverage these incentives to offer higher net returns to investors while funding renewable-energy and sustainability projects.
Why a USD Agri-Industrial REIT Could Be Kenya’s Most Strategic New Asset Class
As investors search for USD income, real-asset protection, and measurable ESG impact, a new USD-denominated agri-industrial REIT anchored on food systems, storage, processing and logistics is emerging as a timely solution.
A Journey Into Supply-Chain Vulnerability- Lessons From a Nairobi Investigation
A Nairobi investigation into a fuel-delivery chain demonstrated that severe supply-chain compromises stem from systemic failures and repeated, minor behavioral anomalies, and not dramatic incidents. This piece stresses that protecting high-value assets requires constant intelligence, behavioral analysis, and proactive auditing to question routines and secure operations before silent vulnerabilities result in loss.Trump’s Somalia Controversy Tests East Africa’s Stability
President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications. Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country. Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.Africa’s Demand for Refined Fuel to Surge into 2050
Africa's oil demand will continue growing to 2050 and beyond, fueled by population growth, industrialization, and urbanization.Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Idea, A Kenyan Analyst Weighs In
Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea is bold, perhaps even revolutionary. However, sometimes stretching a dream too far makes it fragile.
How a Packet on a Shelf Told a Bigger Story about Counterfeits
The investigation of shifting market dynamics revealed that a competing product, identical in appearance but lower in cost, had infiltrated regional supply chains. This silent, organized distribution of look-alike goods erodes legitimate brand revenue, compromises consumer trust, and requires continuous market surveillance and intelligence to combat effectively.Investing in Africa’s Future Through Private Equity
Initiatives like the Boost Africa program, a collaboration between European Investment Bank and African Development Bank, exemplify how international collaboration can mobilize capital and de-risk investments, while also building local capacity.From Chaos to Clarity: How Zoho One Empowers Kenyan SMEs to Thrive
Zoho One is a comprehensive platform that empowers businesses to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and gain real-time insights, giving them the control they need to scale confidently.
In the Markets Last Week: Indices Fall, Foreign Outflows Persist, Uchumi Tops 535% YTD
Uchumi gained 45.95% this week and lifted its YTD performance to 535%, the strongest on the exchange. Portland rose 19.77% while Carbacid, Olympia and KCB led declines. All major NSE indices fell, with NASI down 3.65% and NSE 25 down 3.90%. Turnover dropped 17% to KSh 3.17B. Foreign investors posted a KSh 619.9M net outflow as Safaricom, KCB, EABL, Equity and BK Group dominated liquidity.
Listed Banks Hit Record KSh 269Bn in Pre-Tax Profits on Higher Lending Income
NSE listed banks delivered a record-breaking performance in the first nine months of 2025, with pre-tax profits rising 10% to KSh 269 billion and net profit growing 11% to KSh 205 billion. This historic result was powered by a 13% surge in net interest income to KSh 425.5 billion, which decisively offset a 4.1% contraction in non-funded income. Equity and KCB solidified their market dominance, contributing nearly half of all sector income and profits. The sector also showed improved health as loan growth (6.28%) outpaced the rise in non-performing loans (2.03%), indicating stronger underlying asset quality even as the industry navigates a clear shift toward lending-driven revenue.
