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Mobile Currency Trading in Kenya
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Mobile Currency Trading Revolution in Kenya

Kenya's mobile technology advancement has transformed how people access financial markets. The country that pioneered mobile money through M-Pesa now leads East Africa...

NSE ACTIVITY is subdued as Q3 results are awaited
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Foreign Investors Take Flight as Kenya’s Stock Market Turns Bearish

The past three weeks have seen foreign investors at the NSE taking profits or exiting, likely due to the anticipation of FED rate...

Central bank of Kenya CBK Treasury Bonds
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Attractive Pricing Lures Investors to Shorter But Long-Dated T-Bonds

Long-term bonds with lower yields become less attractive with the risk that interest rates might rise in the future

Raila Odinga Kenya national digital currency
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

In a Surprise Move, Raila Unveils Kenya’s National Digital Currency

The strategy behind using former Prime Minister to make the critical national announcement has tongues wagging

banking interest rates in Kenya
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

CBK Governor Jittery Over Interest Rates, Demands Swift Action From Banks

CBK Governor Urges Banks to Implement New Loan Calculation Formula to Enhance Lending Transparency

coffee
BUSINESSMARKETS

Neumann Kaffe Gruppe is Top Buyer at Weekly Coffee Auction

Its local subsidiary, Ibero Kenya, is one of the oldest and top green coffee exporters in Kenya

imarabet casino
SMART MONEY

ImaraBet Casino Takes Aviator Crash Game Tournaments to the Next Level

Kenya’s digital casino gaming scene is changing fast, and ImaraBet Casino is leading the way. Known for its innovative approach and exciting gameplay,...

Heril Bangera Flame Tree
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Billionaire Heril Bangera Reaps Big From Flame Tree Upswing at NSE

Billionaire Heril Bangera owned Flame Tree Group was the week’s top gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), its share price climbing 29.1%...

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