Lawrence Baraza
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East Africa
Notable Changes We’ve Picked in Kenya’s Proposed 2026/27 Fiscal Framework
Kenya’s Draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement has signaled notable changes, pointing to a tighter but more pressured fiscal outlook. While…
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Kenya
What We Think is Driving Kenya’s Banking Prospects
Kenya’s banking sector is witnessing more prospects, a more transparent and market-driven phase, supported by regulatory reforms. A major development…
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Opinions
East Africa’s Economic Outlook 2026: Growth Ahead, but Risks Loom Large
By Murungi Ndai As East Africa moves into 2026 and 2027, the region looks poised to maintain above‑average growth relative…
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Corporate
Why Investors Should Take Caution Trading Uchumi Shares Despite 365% Price Valuation Gain
The current share price of Uchumi Supermarket Limited (UCHM) is Ksh.0.86, and it closed trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange…
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East Africa
Montran Africa to be Headquartered in Nairobi Following Africa Launch
Kenya has become one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, following the launch of Montran Africa. Montran Africa is the…
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Markets
NSE Looks to M-Pesa to Simplify Share Trading, Widen Market Participation
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is preparing to allow investors to buy and sell shares directly through M-Pesa. It is…
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Markets
Over 170 Million Africans to Enjoy Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Services in Artel Africa Deal
Airtel Africa has inked a deal with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to roll out Starlink Direct-to-Cell connectivity across its 14 African…
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East Africa
Diageo to Net Ksh.296 Billion After EABL Sell to Japan’s Asahi Group
Diageo is set to net approximately Ksh.296 billion (about $2.3 billion) after agreeing to sell its controlling stake in East…
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Corporate
NSE Halts EABL Shares Trading Following Acquisition News by Japan’s Asahi Group
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) temporarily halted trading in East African Breweries Plc (EABL) shares after the company released a…
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Lifestyle
Growing Demand for Clinical Skincare is Reshaping the Kenyan Market
Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions in Kenya. In rural western Kenya for instance, it affects an…
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