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Kenya is planning to buy gold to diversify its US$11 billion (KSh1.42 trillion) reserves and has held talks with the Bank of England on storage, CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said. [@Bloomberg] Gold prices above US$4,200/oz have driven regional demand, with Zambia and Ghana also
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President William Ruto has assented to eight Bills into law, including the Privatisation Bill, 2025, which establishes a new framework for selling state-owned enterprises. The law replaces the 2005 Act, giving the National Treasury greater control over future divestitures and
National Assembly has approved Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2025, endorsing the privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company. The government will retain at least 35% of shares, with up to 65% available for privatization. MPs directed transparent valuation, post-audit oversight, and
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Nigeria’s inflation eased to 18.02% in September, its lowest in over three years, from 20.12% in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed. Food inflation dropped to 16.87% as harvests improved supply. The Central Bank cut rates for the first time since 2020,
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The NSE has closed lower for 7 sessions in a row to yesterday. Raila dies: NSE up 2%
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🗓️ Corporate Action Absa Bank Kenya is paying an interim dividend of KSh 0.20 per share today, 15 October 2025, for the year ending 31 December 2025. 📘 Eligible shareholders were on record as of 19 September 2025. $ABSA
Absa Bank Kenya has posted a 9.1% rise in H1 2025 net profit to KSh 11.68B, driven by a 13.7% jump in non-interest income and an 11.5% drop in operating costs. Total assets grew 10.4% to KSh 531.58B, while loans fell 3.6%. The bank kept its interim DPS at KSh 0.20
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The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy questioned Kenya Power’s management over audit queries for FY2021/22. The Auditor-General flagged KSh55.7 billion in negative working capital, costly IPP contracts totaling KSh56.2 billion,
Kenya Power’s FY2025 profit after tax fell 18.7% to 24.47 Bn on lower tariff yields and reduced forex recoveries. ● Revenue declined 5.1% to 219.29 Bn while operating costs dropped 3.86 Bn. ● Equity grew 25.2% to 109.34 Bn. ● The board proposed a final dividend of 0.80
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Stanbic Holdings acknowledged media reports on a potential deal with NCBA but said it doesn’t comment on speculation, adding any developments will be announced through official channels.
Standard Bank Group’s Kenyan unit, Stanbic Holdings, is in talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc in a deal that could create Kenya’s third-largest lender with KSh1.1 trillion (US$8.5 billion) in assets. [per @Bloomberg] NCBA, valued at KSh114 billion, has seen its stock rise 40% in
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The EAC, Kenya, Uganda, and the AfDB will host a Market Sounding Conference in Kampala on October 20–21, 2025, to attract private investors for a 193km expressway linking Kisumu–Busia to Kakira–Malaba. The AfDB-funded US$1.5 million (KSh194 million) feasibility study, led by
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The High Court has ordered Kenya Breweries Ltd to pay KSh513 million to the Kenya Revenue Authority, overturning a 2023 tribunal ruling that had favoured the brewer. The court found the 2021 excise duty increases were already in effect before a “status quo” order was issued,
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NCBA Group PLC $NCBA jumps to fresh all time highs of KSh 82.75 🟢+71.68% YTD
Standard Bank Group’s Kenyan unit, Stanbic Holdings, is in talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc in a deal that could create Kenya’s third-largest lender with KSh1.1 trillion (US$8.5 billion) in assets. [per @Bloomberg] NCBA, valued at KSh114 billion, has seen its stock rise 40% in
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Parliament’s Finance and National Planning Committee, chaired by Hon. David Mboni, met the National Treasury and Capital Markets Authority over two key Bills—the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Bill, 2025. MPs questioned a
Stakeholders have endorsed the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a progressive step toward liberalizing Kenya’s financial sector. ICPAK told the Finance Committee that removing shareholding limits could attract investors but urged stronger surveillance and
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NO. Gold Holdings went up in value. Still a mere 20KG
CBK is buying gold 👀
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Williamsons Tea $WTK Losses drop past 25% Kapchorua $KAPC drops 12%
Williamson Tea $WTK down 12% after 1:1 Bonus Share book closure yesterday
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Senator Ledama 2 months ago
Standard Bank Group’s Kenyan unit, Stanbic Holdings, is in talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc in a deal that could create Kenya’s third-largest lender with KSh1.1 trillion (US$8.5 billion) in assets. [per @Bloomberg] NCBA, valued at KSh114 billion, has seen its stock rise 40% in
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Hapa iko mambo. Ni kama wadosi huko juu wamepiga simu. I have also received a weird text from a new number +1254-346-1600 and then it was deleted IMMEDIATELY before I even read. Screenshot below. @mytradesignals @NSE_Investors @coldtusker @Jayriq @ericasuma @watesh @wiseshilling
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After Hitting records highs yesterday, the NewGold ETF $GLD is down 43.5% so far today to KSh 3,000
The NewGold ETF $GLD has rallied 63% to KSh 8,000 a unit so far Today. New Record Highs as Gold Spot also Breaks Record Highs 🟢+145.40% YTD
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NCBA Bank PLC $NCBA jumps 9.7% to KSh76.25, a new all-time high. Follows Bloomberg report of merger talks with Stanbic Holdings that could create Kenya’s third-largest bank with KSh1.1T in assets. 🟢+58.20% YTD
Standard Bank Group’s Kenyan unit, Stanbic Holdings, is in talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc in a deal that could create Kenya’s third-largest lender with KSh1.1 trillion (US$8.5 billion) in assets. [per @Bloomberg] NCBA, valued at KSh114 billion, has seen its stock rise 40% in
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Williamson Tea $WTK down 12% after 1:1 Bonus Share book closure yesterday
🗓️ Corporate Action Shareholders of Williamson Tea and Kapchorua Tea on record today, 13 October 2025, will receive 1 bonus share for every 1 held. 📘 Registers will remain closed from 14 to 17 October 2025, both days inclusive. $WTK $KAPC
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Stanbic–NCBA Acquisition Outlook: Stanbic is expected to pay a premium to acquire NCBA, and investors are positioning themselves for an estimated +40% premium in anticipation of the deal. In the short term, this could trigger heightened volatility in NCBA’s share price as
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Kenya’s public debt rose by KSh 1.23 trillion year-on-year to KSh 11.97 trillion in August 2025, Treasury data shows. ● The rise was driven by a KSh 1.0 trillion jump in domestic borrowing to KSh 6.57 trillion, while external debt increased by KSh 227 billion to KSh 5.40
Kenya’s public debt fell by KSh 41B to KSh 11.77T in July 2025, marking the first monthly drop this year. The Treasury attributed the fall to currency appreciation, as the shilling gained against the euro, yuan, yen, and pound, trimming external debt by KSh 103B. Domestic
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