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Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is facing its most brutal credibility test yet. Prices have dropped by nearly half from the all-time high of $126,000 recorded in October 2025, rattling investors and reviving doubts about the durability of digital assets.

Yet Bitcoin has survived several dramatic crashes before, each time staging a comeback that strengthened its supporters' belief in the technology. So, is this just another crypto cycle or a warning sign that the market may be entering a deeper downturn?

In this episode of Make Money, we speak to techpreneur and crypto enthusiast Theo Mwangi about what is driving the latest sell-off, whether investor confidence is shifting and what the future may hold for Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market.

In this episode, Theo Capital founder and chairman Eric Ruenji reflects on the first two years leading up to the launch of shares trading on the mobile money platform M-Pesa. He discusses the cold approaches to senior executives, the regulatory and operational hurdles, and the lessons learnt from developing the Ziidi Trader platform

After an 11-year listing drought on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is finally breaking the ice. Its initial public offering (IPO) is here, but with a Sh9-per-share entry point, is it cheap, or just affordable? How do you discern a good deal from the "froth" in the market? 

In this special episode of Make Money, Wesley Manambo, Senior Research Analyst at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), breaks down the fundamentals of the KPC deal to help you separate the wheat from the chaff.

Commercial banks are aggressively pursuing affluent investors, using their cross-market expertise to position themselves as wealth managers, not just lenders. 

In this episode presented by Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Ouma Orero and Khushboo Dhutia explore what defines an affluent investor, why banks are winning over traditional fund managers and how aspiring wealthy Kenyans can access wealth management services earlier in their financial journey.

The year is coming to an end, but the market never rests. As the season wraps up, we turn our attention to the one question every serious investor is asking: Where exactly will the money be flowing in 2026?

Macroeconomics analyst Stellar Swakei joins us to share a comprehensive, early outlook. In this episode, she will:

• Explain the key macro-factors and risks that are about to redefine the investment landscape.

• Share an early outlook on the most promising asset class for the new year.

• Outline the non-negotiable strategies you must implement now to secure your wealth and maximise returns.

As 2025 wraps up, Make Money takes a look at the wins of the year. We break down the top-performing asset classes and sectors and analyse the macroeconomic forces, policy shifts, and global trends that propelled their success.

We are joined by IC Group economist Churchill Ogutu.

November is synonymous with deep discounts, but the savings aren't just limited to electronics, appliances and groceries. For savvy investors, the 'Black November' season offers an opportunity to hunt for bargain investments.

In this episode, Wesley Manambo, a Senior Research Associate at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), walks us through the essential process of identifying undervalued asset (a bargain) from a simply cheap one (a trap). Discover how to effectively bargain hunt in your investment portfolio.

The global market rally, largely fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is showing classic signs of exuberance and over-valuation. Can this momentum in offshore markets like the US truly be sustained, or is a major correction on the horizon? 

For Kenyan investors, this is not just a foreign story — it affects an estimated Sh50 billion in local funds held in offshore securities. Jubilee Asset Management Portfolio Manager Dorcas Mwangi breaks down the critical stages of a market bubble, identifies the red flags investors must watch for, and advises on how to protect your portfolio before the panic begins.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity while threatening to make some jobs obsolete. 

In this episode, we explore whether AI can truly replace human financial advisors. WealthPro Africa Founder and CEO Victor Marangu joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping investing, what it gets right, and where human insight still matters most.

Local stocks have emerged as the top-returning asset class of 2025 by a significant margin (an accounting mile), reigniting massive retail investor interest in the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

This episode is we break down everything you need to know to capitalise on this boom – from opening a CDS (Central Depository System) and trading account, placing the first trade, and understanding how the system works.

Joining us is Sheila Wambui, Research Analyst at AIB-AXYS Africa, who walks us through the process, answers the most common beginner questions and shares practical tips for navigating the market confidently.