Kenya’s taxman freezes online VAT registration in a dramatic purge of ghost traders. Meanwhile, forex profits at top banks plummet by Sh9B as the shilling holds firm. But it’s not all bad news—construction loans surge Sh19.3B, signaling a rebound. Plus, Genghis unit trusts take a Sh628M hit, and mandatory marine cover rollout faces delays.

📈 Market Recap:
• NSE All Share Index: +2.7% to 144.37
• Turnover: KES 875.32M
• Top Movers: TPS (+9.9%), BK Group (+8.9%), Car & General (+7.6%)
• Foreign Flows: Net Buy at KES 53.83M
• Bonds: Turnover dips, 364-day yield stable at 10%

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we dive into the KRA’s move to suspend online VAT registration as a crackdown on ghost traders intensifies. We also explore how a stable shilling has wiped Sh9 billion off top banks’ forex earnings, and why building and construction loans surged by Sh19.3 billion in Q1—defying private sector credit trends. Plus, we break down the Sh628 million loss in Genghis Capital’s unit trust assets and update you on the delayed rollout of Kenya’s mandatory marine insurance directive.

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In this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down how the Kenya Revenue Authority’s fraud purge has catapulted domestic VAT to a record Sh32.1 billion in May. We also explore the cooling trade ties with Uganda—marking the first drop in exports in seven years—and the budgetary cracks forming as the World Bank delays Sh96 billion in loans over anti-graft legislation. Plus, Kenya Airways takes a Sh3 billion hit on its fleet, and unit trust investments soar past 2 million clients as interest in pooled funds explodes.

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In this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down the surge in VAT collections following a sweeping KRA fraud crackdown, and what it means for the tax base. We also dive into the first decline in Kenya’s exports to Uganda in seven years, the World Bank’s delayed Sh96 billion loan over anti-graft reforms, and Kenya Airways’ Sh3 billion hit from aircraft impairments. Plus, find out why unit trusts are booming, with over 2 million Kenyans now investing in them.

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In this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack the top financial and policy shifts shaking Kenya's markets. Equity Group is lobbying against DRC’s forced share-sale rule, while KRA’s new car tax list sparks uproar over missing popular models and unpredictable duties. We also explore calls to cap pension fund investment in State bonds, the squeeze falling interest rates are putting on insurers, and why foreign investors have dumped NSE stocks for eight straight months.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we dive into the Kenya Revenue Authority’s new pricing directive that will spike used car import taxes by up to 145%, sending shockwaves through the motor and taxi industries. We also explore Standard Chartered’s workforce cuts amid a digital pivot, a proposed fund to clear pending bills through securities, and Lagos-based Moniepoint’s entry into Kenya’s microfinance scene with a Sumac acquisition. Plus, we unpack how iconic NSSF buildings in Nairobi's CBD are outperforming both bonds and stocks.

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In today’s Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack the World Bank’s proposed overhaul of Kenya’s income tax system, including a new 38% tax rate for top earners and relief for low-income workers. We also highlight the call to exempt low-wage earners from SHIF and housing levies. On the banking front, Absa, I&M, HF Group, and DTB post solid Q1 earnings, revealing key growth drivers and sector-wide resilience amid tough economic conditions.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack Treasury’s bold plan to offload part of its Safaricom stake to raise Sh149 billion and avoid new taxes in the 2025 Finance Bill. We also break down the Canadian firm’s move to introduce crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to the NSE—potentially giving Kenyan investors their first regulated exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Other highlights include EA Cables losing a legal battle with Equity Bank over a Sh2.2B loan, a major drop in pending bills, and the latest shifts in banks' interest margins.

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In today’s Kenyan Market Daily, we spotlight Kenya’s thriving vegetable exports to India after EU checks tightened, leading to a stunning 501% surge in earnings. We also cover Vivo Energy’s Sh336 million profit from a government fuel bond, and unpack the KRA’s unexpected Sh15 billion haul from capital gains taxes amid legal battles with wealthy landowners.

Plus, we analyze how Isuzu and CFAO are dominating Kenya’s new vehicle sales, and why Trump’s tariff delays sent global markets and the euro soaring.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we spotlight NCBA’s Sh5.4 billion Q1 profit and the key drivers behind it—from rising interest income to reduced tax costs. Family Bank is exploring new funding paths after a subdued rights issue, with a potential NSE debut in sight.

We also unpack Treasury’s bold move to plan without IMF loans until 2029, Standard Group’s discounted rights issue to stay afloat, and CBK’s watchlist of eight banks falling short of capital rules.

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