The Kenyan Market Daily

By Kenyan Market Daily Podcast

Your daily dose of Kenyan market insights! Stay ahead with concise updates on the NSE, interviews with financial experts, company deep dives, and practical investment tips. Whether you're a seasoned p... more

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May 22, 2025 KCB, NCBA & StanChart Earnings in Focus, EABL Under Spotlight, and Kenya’s Sh47B Stadium Bond
In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down Kenya’s latest financial headlines and earnings updates. KCB Group posts a resilient Sh16.09 billion Q1 profit, while NCBA edges up 3.4% despite a shrinking balance sheet. StanChart isn’t as lucky, reporting a 13.5% dip on forex and loan slowdowns.

We also examine Diageo’s massive asset sale plan and how it casts a shadow over EABL, its last major African investment. Plus, tea exporters Williamson and Kapchorua issue profit warnings, and the CMA approves Kenya’s first-ever Sh47 billion asset-backed bond to fund the Talanta Sports City complex.

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May 21, 2025 Equity Bank Fires Staff Over Fraud, Treasury Faces Budget Shake-Up, and Kenya Power Gets Green Light
In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down a wave of major developments shaping Kenya’s economic landscape. From Equity Bank’s bold move to fire staff linked to suspicious transactions, to the Treasury preparing an unprecedented third supplementary budget due to missed revenue targets, the headlines are packed with impact.

We also cover Stanbic’s Sh1 billion asset repossession wave, Kenya Power’s urgent Sh1.2 billion transformer deal approval, and a spike in licensed fund managers as investment demand heats up. Stay tuned for clear insights on what this all means for the market and your money.

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May 20, 2025 Kenya’s Debt Hits Sh11.35 Trillion, NSE Soars past 121Bn, and Co-op & KCB Make Africa’s Fastest-Growing List
In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack the key developments shaping Kenya’s financial landscape. From the public debt hitting a record Sh11.35 trillion due to heavy local borrowing, to the Nairobi Securities Exchange gaining Sh121 billion as global tariff tensions ease, this episode is packed with critical market insights.

We also dive into why Kenya’s exports to China dropped 9%, how the Treasury plans to raise Sh42 billion from parastatals, and what it means for investors that Co-operative Bank and KCB Group made it onto the Financial Times’ list of Africa’s fastest-growing firms.

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May 16, 2025 “Co-op’s Q1 6.9Bn Profit Climb, Kenya-Tanzania Power Deal & Trump’s Diaspora Remittance Tax Threat
this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack Co-op Bank’s Sh6.9 billion Q1 profit rise and why Kenya is trailing Nigeria and South Africa in producing Africa’s fastest-growing firms. We also explore Umeme’s progress toward lifting its trading suspension, Trump’s controversial proposal to tax Kenyan remittances from the US, and Kenya’s growing reliance on Tanzania to plug electricity supply gaps.

Get clear insights into how these developments impact markets, households, and investors.

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May 15, 2025 KRA’s Direct Bank Account Surveillance, Fuel Subsidy Shift & Serena Hotels’ 188% Profits surge
In this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we explore key financial and policy developments shaping Kenya’s economy. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to get direct access to suppliers’ bank accounts from July to curb tax evasion. Meanwhile, despite falling shipment costs, fuel prices remain unchanged due to reduced government subsidies.

We also unpack why aggressive pension schemes are trailing their peers, TPS Serena’s stunning 188% profit surge and dividend comeback, and how lifting the moratorium on new bank licenses may unlock fresh foreign investment.

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14min
May 14, 2025 Dangote's Big Kes 4Bn Safari Bet, Saccos Surge, and Kenya's Rising Defaults: Inside the Market Pulse
In this episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down the latest business and financial headlines making waves. From Aliko Dangote’s Sh4 billion acquisition of Kenya’s Pollman’s Tours & Safaris to skyrocketing loan defaults in the construction sector, we unpack the moves shaking up Kenya’s economy.

We also explore how saccos are stepping in as banks tighten credit, the surge in licensed unit trusts amid investor enthusiasm, and Wakandi’s bold $50 million capital raise to revolutionize digital finance in East Africa.

Stay ahead with real insights, grounded analysis, and actionable takeaways.
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11min
May 13, 2025 30B kes KRA Fraud Shake-Up, 149B State Firm Sales & Kenya Shilling Stability: Kenya’s Financial Power Moves
today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we spotlight Kenya’s sweeping anti-fraud campaign at the KRA, where 475 officials have been purged in a Sh30 billion VAT scam probe. We also unpack the Treasury’s bold plan to raise Sh149 billion through the sale of State-owned enterprises, and the continued stability of the shilling at 129 against the dollar.

We examine the resistance facing the sugar sector’s privatization rollout and the massive Sh165 billion recovered through KRA’s tax amnesty initiative.

Stay tuned for insights that move markets.

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12min
May 12, 2025 Kenya's Budget Shifts to World Bank Over IMF, 131.9B Public-Private projects Boom & Soaring Loan Defaults
In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we explore Kenya’s bold move to drop IMF funding in favor of friendlier World Bank loans, and the Sh131.9 billion worth of public-private projects set to break ground next fiscal year. We break down the surge in loan defaults tied to asset financing, declining foreign grants, and the 21.7% sales spike in Export Processing Zones thanks to rising foreign demand.

Stay informed with key financial insights, expert-driven analysis, and what it all means for Kenya’s economic direction.

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19min
May 09, 2025 "Kenya’s 57.6 Billion-Shilling Bond Boom, Trump Tariff reverse Talks & Stanbic’s Profit Dip
today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down the top financial stories shaping Kenya’s economy. Rich investors are raking in Sh57.6 billion from Treasury bond deals, as government paper continues to outperform stocks and real estate. Meanwhile, Kenya makes a direct appeal to the U.S. to reverse Trump’s new 10% tariff as AGOA talks intensify.

We also cover Stanbic Bank’s Q1 net profit slump, foreign investors retreating from the NSE, and a strong close to the Sh100 billion May bond sale. Tune in for deep insights, market context, and what these moves mean for your investments.

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16min
May 08, 2025 Tax Cheats in the Crosshairs, Pension 7.1% Gains, and a Sh6B french Toll Road Blow – Kenya’s Fiscal Update
In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down Kenya’s latest fiscal maneuvers and market developments. The Treasury is targeting Sh177 billion from tax evaders in a bid to avoid new tax hikes, while Sasini posts a deepening loss due to a stronger shilling. Pension funds bounce back with a 7.1% return in Q1, and Kenya braces for a Sh6.2 billion payout to French contractors after cancelling the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Toll Road deal. Meanwhile, steel manufacturers notch a win as local protection measures hold firm.

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