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Housing Bonds, Budget Overruns & Oil Dreams โ€“ Kenyaโ€™s Shilling Strategy Unpacked


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Episode Highlights:


๐Ÿ˜๏ธ State Eyes Sh129 Billion in Housing Bonds

The government is turning to Sukuk bonds and REITs to fund affordable housing, despite already collecting Sh120 billion from levies โ€” most of it sitting idle in Treasury bills. Is this a smart financing move or a sign of deeper fiscal gaps?


๐Ÿ’ธ Budget Blowouts at State House, Social Protection & Sports

Overspending alert: Sh9.43 billion was spent beyond approved budgets by three departments. From CHAN 2025 preparations to ballooning operational costs at State House โ€” whatโ€™s the real story behind the breach?


๐Ÿ“‰ Treasury Slashes Revenue Target Again

Kenyaโ€™s tax revenue shortfall deepens as economic strain continues. With tax growth slowing to 4.28%, can the government hit its budget without raising taxes?


๐Ÿ“‰ CMA Freezes TransCentury & EA Cables Stocks

Following the dramatic Equity Bank takeover, the Capital Markets Authority halts trading indefinitely. What does this mean for shareholders, investors โ€” and market confidence?


๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Kenya Publishes Oil Export Rules

New regulations for oil pipeline construction and operations are out โ€” including a Sh2M permit fee. Is Kenya finally ready to cash in on its crude oil?



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