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Ahead of the annual Business Daily Investor Education Conference on May 29, Make Money speaks to Nahashon Mungai, the Executive Director, Global Markets at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), on why diversification is becoming central to modern investing. 

He explains how spreading investments across asset classes can help manage risk, improve resilience and position investors for long-term returns in an increasingly uncertain market environment.

Every investment return comes with risk, but where is the line between an informed decision and speculation? In this episode of Make Money, Stanley Mutuku, CEO of Lofty-Corban Investment Limited, discusses how investors can assess their risk tolerance, balance potential rewards against possible losses, and make smarter long-term investment decisions

Investing often means spreading your money across different assets to reduce risk. But buying multiple stocks, bonds or commodities can be costly and complex. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer investors a simpler route by packaging several assets into a single investment product. 

In this Make Money episode, Richard Muriithi, Senior Portfolio Manager at ICEA Lion Asset Management, breaks down how ETFs work, who they are best suited for and the risks investors should understand before getting started.

As interest rates continue to fall, bond prices have risen, opening a window for investors to take profits. But is this the right time to sell?

Christine Gatakaa, Head of Fixed Income Trading at Capital A Investment Bank, explains the relationship between interest rates and bond prices. She also breaks down how secondary bond markets work and what investors should consider before deciding whether to sell.

The first quarter of 2026 opened with a fresh external shock following the US-Israel war on Iran, adding to global market uncertainty.

Despite this, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has continued its rate-cutting cycle, signalling a supportive environment for investors.

In this episode of the Make Money podcast, Teddy Irungu, Head of Research at Rock Advisors Investment Bank, breaks down the Q1 2026 investing scorecard, examining market resilience, the outlook for the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and where opportunities still lie.

Dividends are becoming a central pillar of wealth creation, beyond share price gains. As listed firms, particularly banks, ramp up shareholder payouts, Make Money explores how investors can position for steady dividend income.

AIB-AXYS Africa Senior Research Analyst Joseph Muriithi breaks down the mechanics behind dividend investing

The initial buzz around the Kenya Pipeline Company's (KPC) initial public offer has faded, and the stock is now officially trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. But behind the scenes, the first IPO in over a decade revealed a changing investor landscape. 

Rina Hicks, Operations Director at Faida Investment Bank, the lead adviser to the KPC offer, joins Make Money to dissect the offering. We explore the signals of retail investor apathy, emerging opportunities in the secondary market and what this means for future deals.

Can you actually make money trading stocks or is buy-and-hold still the safest bet?

For years, investors have been told to stick to long-term strategies, with frequent trading seen as risky and speculative. But recent market swings are challenging that thinking, showing how well-timed entry and exit can unlock value.

In this episode, FourFront Management trading analyst Lilian Chege breaks down the realities of trading, the risks investors often overlook, and the opportunities that may be missed by relying solely on a buy-and-hold approach.

As plummeting interest rates erode the appeal of "vanilla" assets like money market funds, investors are aggressively pivoting toward Special Funds in search of yield. But does a higher return always signal a smart play, or are investors overlooking the fine print? 

Wanjiru Gichuru, CEO of Pergamon Investment Bank, joins the podcast to break down the surge in special funds, the mechanics of seeking higher returns, and the critical safeguards every investor needs to navigate this complex landscape.

As geopolitics fuels market uncertainty, investors are turning to gold and silver as safe-haven assets. In this episode, Tito Namu of Absa Securities outlines the investment case for precious metals, unpacks the key drivers of price movements and explains how investors can access gold through the Nairobi Securities Exchange.