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Citizen Digital
… To put that in perspective, that is more than four and a half times the total value of all shares traded annually on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in a typical year, an enormous sum moving through government coffers. …
Ksh.30.6B on travel, Ksh.74.5 non-remitted deductions, pending bills; Where the budget shoe pinchesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 15 – A public girls’ school in Nyeri has been ordered to explain a Sh1 million investment in the Nairobi Securities Exchange after MPs questioned why the money earned only Sh5,381 in dividends in a year. …
MPs question Sh1m NSE investment by Bishop Gatimu Ngandu GirlsThe Standard
… The transaction values the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed EABL at Sh621.4 billion. …
State okays Japanese brewer's Sh388b takeover of Diageo's EABL stakeCitizen Digital
… As NCBA becomes a subsidiary of Nedbank, it will continue to trade its remaining 34% shares publicly on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). …
CBK approves Nedbank’s 66% acquisition of NCBAThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterFollowing the release of HFCB's financial results, the Nairobi Securities Exchange halted trading in the company's shares for the day, citing the release of results during trading hours contrary to Capital Markets regulations.The bourse stated that the …
IM and HFCB join banking rivals in posting higher half-year earningsCitizen Digital
… The results come as Family Bank builds on the momentum of its June 2026 listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. …
Family Bank Group profits jump 62% to Ksh.3.7 billionThe Standard
… As much as we are talking as leaders, we must provide practical solutions.” He also proposed the creation of a government-owned company that would own government run systems like eCitizen, Social Health Authority among others and would be listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange …
Nyoro's proposals for Kenya's journey to SingaporeThe Standard
… The family is known on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for its discreet but substantial accumulation of banking stocks.Foreign institutional investors, who hold 11.1 per cent of the group, are also due a substantial payday, estimated at Sh1.07 billion. …
KCB shareholders to get Sh9.64b interim dividend as net profit rises to Sh36.1bThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterNCBA will remain listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange following implementation, with the remaining 34 per cent of shares continuing to trade publicly.The lender's profit after tax was driven by a 15.1 per cent increase in operating income to Sh40.7 …
NCBA to give Sh6b dividend as profit up 12pcThe Standard
… While agreeing with the private insurer, Justice Benjamin Njoroge said that neither the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) nor the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) opposed the move. …
Britam gets court's nod to shed off Sh5 billion from its share capital to clear lossesSouth Africa's Nedbank Group Limited has completed its strategic investment in NCBA Group PLC, acquiring a 66 per cent controlling stake in the East African lender following receipt of required regulatory approvals. NCBA will retain its brand and local leadership, remain listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with the public holding the remaining 34 per cent of shares.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa's Nedbank Group Limited has completed its strategic investment in NCBA Group PLC, acquiring a 66 per cent controlling stake in the East African lender following receipt of required regulatory approvals. NCBA will retain its brand and local leadership, remain listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with the public holding the remaining 34 per cent of shares.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro claims President Ruto used proxies to acquire majority ownership of Kenya Pipeline Company shares after 4.5 billion KPC shares worth approximately Ksh.42 billion were traded from state-owned entities to an anonymous private investor on October 19, shortly after the company's March listing on the NSE.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has subscribed Ksh.1.94 billion (US$15 million) to QuickMart's Initial Public Offering on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, representing approximately 13% of the Ksh.15 billion offer.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the transfer of a 25 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (valued at approximately Sh42 billion) from public entities to private investors, characterizing the transaction as evidence of confidence in Kenya's capital markets and a step toward mobilizing private capital for strategic infrastructure.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
South Africa's Nedbank Group has completed its acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, with settlement scheduled for October 21 and actual payment to shareholders including the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families beginning November 3. NCBA will remain a Nairobi-based subsidiary with its own brand and local leadership, with 34 per cent of shares continuing to trade on the Nairobi bourse.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka promised at Chatham House in London that if elected President in August 2027, he would audit all government funds, loans and contracts within 60 days, and publish details of public funds including proceeds from Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline share sales.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Investment Bank's MansaX Special Fund has been issued an International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) by the NSE, giving the fund a unique globally recognised identity to facilitate institutional investor participation and reporting.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya's GDP grew by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4 per cent in the same period in 2025. He cited the achievement alongside currency stability, increased investor confidence, and major investments including the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu County.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
The International Finance Corporation has conditionally committed KSh1.94 billion for a 6.5 per cent stake in Quickmart through the supermarket chain's ongoing Initial Public Offering, positioning itself as a cornerstone investor as Quickmart seeks to raise KSh15 billion and list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Quickmart, a supermarket chain founded by John Kinuthia and his wife Zipporah, has listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with shareholders selling half their ownership to the public for Ksh.15 billion. The Kinuthia family is set to pocket close to Ksh.5 billion from the sale.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Capital Markets Authority has approved a Global Depository Receipt enabling Kenyan investors to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals initial public offering. Renaissance Capital Limited Kenya and several other licensed firms will facilitate local investor participation in the IPO, which closes October 13, 2026.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority has approved a fast-track offering document allowing Kenyan investors to buy into Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals' initial public offering, with global depositary receipts to be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and settled in Kenyan shillings.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders have accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of backing opposition figures demanding transparency over the Dangote oil refinery deal. The criticism follows President William Ruto's remarks about Senator Edwin Sifuna's calls for project details to be made public.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda received its first consignment of 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products through Kenya's Northern Corridor following a June agreement between the two countries, with Kenya's Energy Cabinet Secretary stating the framework is expected to increase volume tenfold in coming years.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United Green Movement Party has opposed the planned Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, calling it a "scam" and questioning its economic and environmental impact. The party claims the project involves allocation of ancestral communal land worth over Sh50 billion to Dangote for free and without tax exemptions, while the indigenous community receives no compensation.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka welcomed Aliko Dangote's multibillion-shilling investment in the Lamu refinery while noting that the project's foundational vision originated in an earlier administration. Kalonzo said he and former leaders Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga developed the LAPSSET corridor and Lamu Port as flagship projects under Vision 2030.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that the Kenyan government will invest in the planned Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery being developed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, using public assets and the National Infrastructure Fund. The government will participate directly in ownership of the project, though Ruto did not disclose the size of the government's proposed stake or the value of assets to be deployed.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused individuals challenging the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu through courts of seeking to extort investors, urging Kenyans to participate in the project. The refinery, designed to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, will be structured as an open investment where Kenyans can acquire shares through the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Capital Markets Authority are launching a pathway for Kenyans to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering, Africa's largest share sale, through Global Depositary Receipts that will be listed on the NSE and trade in local currency.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto and businessman Aliko Dangote have affirmed support for the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery project despite a court challenge from over 130 residents over land, compensation, and other concerns. Ruto warned against attempts to frustrate investors through legal cases or demands for money, while Dangote said the legal challenge would not deter the investment.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Securities Exchange and Capital Markets Authority are launching a pathway for Kenyans to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering through Global Depositary Receipts listed on the NSE, allowing local trading in Kenyan currency.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto cautioned individuals attempting to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, warning them against demands for shares and other conditions as the project approaches groundbreaking. The East Africa Refinery, backed by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, is expected to cost about Sh2.2 trillion with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa oil refinery in Lamu will proceed despite a court case filed by residents of Chandavai and Magogoni over land ownership, resettlement and compensation claims. Ruto accused opponents of sponsoring the legal challenge to interfere with the project, which he described as essential for transforming the coastal region.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart, Kenya's second-largest supermarket chain, plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with its sole shareholder selling 50 per cent of the company. The retailer made a profit after tax of Sh1.7 billion last year on revenue of Sh50.4 billion and is currently wholly owned by holding company Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited, backed by Adenia Partners and the founders.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Quickmart has announced plans to list 50 per cent of its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with the sale of 2 billion existing shares by current owner Sokoni Retail Kenya Limited. The listing is subject to approval by the Capital Markets Authority and NSE, and is expected to launch around September 30, 2026.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto stated that Africa has sufficient capital to transform the continent, with non-bank domestic capital pools exceeding $2 trillion and pension and insurance assets crossing $1 trillion, but the real problem is the set of rules governing where capital is allowed to be invested. He argued that Africa lacks organised investment and risk-sharing architecture rather than actual capital.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto offered Kenya to rating agencies to assess how African risk is evaluated, saying regulations steer pension savings toward government securities instead of infrastructure, even where rules permit greater investment in projects. Kenyan pension funds hold 46 per cent of their Sh3.2 trillion in government securities but only 0.02 per cent in infrastructure debt, despite regulations allowing up to 10 per cent investment in infrastructure.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Dangote Petroleum Refinery's $1.6 billion IPO opened in Nigeria on September 14 and is expected to become Africa's largest share sale, though Kenyan investors cannot currently subscribe through the Nairobi Securities Exchange. African exchanges including Kenya's NSE are discussing ways to allow investors in their respective markets to participate in the offer.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Infrastructure Fund is mobilising private capital and pension funds for Kenya's infrastructure projects, with NIF Chief Executive James Mworia stating the fund cannot finance the country's projects alone and must partner with institutional investors. The Pack Hunters Investments Consortium, a collection of pension funds interested in diversifying into capital-intensive infrastructure, held its inaugural stakeholder meeting to explore opportunities.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's financial sector is moving to unlock private capital for infrastructure development through the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with pension funds, insurers, fund managers and capital markets players exploring ways to channel domestic savings into bankable projects. The push emerged during the inaugural stakeholder meeting of the Pack Hunters Investments Consortium in Nairobi, which brought together key players to discuss mechanisms for increasing private sector participation in financing both public and private infrastructure.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →