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The Nairobi Securities Exchange has recorded back-to-back gains of more than 30 percent in 2024 and again so far in 2025, buoying investor confidence and lifting portfolio values. But for those who stayed on the sidelines, is it too late to join the rally?

In this episode, NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti breaks down the key drivers of the market recovery, where fresh opportunities remain, and what investors should watch as the momentum continues.

Customers are no longer just looking for loans and savings anymore; they demand a one-stop shop for all their financial needs. This puts commercial banks under pressure to expand beyond their traditional roles and deliver a full suite of financial services. But can lenders evolve into true financial supermarkets?

Moses Muthui, Director of Consumer Banking at Absa Bank Kenya Plc, joins us to discuss the future of banking and whether this all-in-one model is a customer dream or a business reality.

We all chase high returns, but what about the costs? Investment fees, commissions, and charges can quietly erode your gains. What's a reasonable cost of investing—and when do the charges start to hurt your portfolio?

Lydia Muriuki, Senior Relationship Manager at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), joins us to pull back the curtain on these costs. She unpacks the different types of investment fees, how they impact your returns, and how to keep them in check.

Did you know government bonds can give you a pay cheque every month? While the Treasury papers typically pay out interest just twice a year, smart investors use the bond laddering strategy for steady income each month.

In this episode, we're climbing the "bond ladder" with financial advisor and founder of Azara Wealth, Belinda Kiplimo. She breaks down how to build a bond portfolio — a "ladder"— where each step brings in reliable cash flow all year round.

The windfall returns of 2024 from Treasury bills, government bonds, and money market funds appears to have ended. With yields drifting lower, investors are being forced to rethink how they position their portfolios.

Naomi Atera, a corporate finance analyst at Rock Advisors, says this means leaning into riskier asset classes, particularly equities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

From being primarily consumers of global goods and services, Kenyans are increasingly seeking a stake in international capital markets. Ndovu Wealth Management Co-Founder and CEO Radhika Bhachu explains the growing appetite for offshore investments and how fund managers are adapting to this shift.

Fund Managers Association chief executive officer Fred Mburu introduced the first Money Market Fund to Kenya back in 2003, 22 years later, MMFs which are part of collective investment schemes have nearly Sh600 billion assets. The industry pioneer reflects on what it has taken to grow the asset class and looks forward to the future

Disenfranchised and bruised by a decade with little to no listings and falling share prices, many investors have chosen to stay out of the NSE and do not regard the stock market as a place to make money, but can one still make a return? Standard Investment Bank (SIB) Snr. Research Associate Wesley Manambo takes on the dilemma.

Description: Your home will likely be the most valuable asset held over a lifetime. Steep land and property prices have however turned home ownership to be aspirational rather than a realistic goal. RentScore Africa Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Christabel Ojuok presents affordable home loans as the hack to home ownership.

Jaza Retail Founder Willy Kimani details his journey jumping the ship from working for nationwide retailers Uchumi, Tuskys & Naivas to creating his own retail business. He shares his highs and lows founding and running a business after full-time employment