For Kenya’s smallest traders, the difference between a sale and a missed sale can be just a few shillings.
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The NSE market loss Iran war dynamic underscores how deeply interconnected local markets have become with global geopolitical events.
Financial statements show the fund generated close to Sh1 billion in investment income from a pool of about Sh14.7 billion in investor funds, reflecting rising demand for low-risk and highly liquid investment products.
The sharp rise in profitability was driven by strong growth across its flagship Mansa X funds and the newly launched Ziidi Money Market Fund, as the firm capitalised on increased investor appetite and active portfolio positioning in a tighter liquidity environment.
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has approved Vodacom's Sh272 billion bid to increase its stake in Safaricom to 55 percent, ruling that the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen competition or harm public interest within the Common Market.
The Central Bank of Kenya has officially approved Safaricom's request to mask customers' full names and phone numbers in Lipa na M-Pesa Till and Paybill transactions, ending a decade-long practice that left millions of Kenyans exposed to data harvesting and unsolicited marketing.
Safaricom has strengthened its commitment to developing local talent by injecting KES 10 million into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, set to take place from February 19–22 at Karen Country Club.
NSE M-Pesa share trading represents a structural inflection point for Kenya’s capital markets, with digital integration poised to unlock deeper liquidity, broaden participation and sustain long-term growth.
Ziidi Trader is catalyzing a fundamental shift in Kenya’s capital markets by lowering entry barriers, boosting liquidity and unlocking sustained retail participation at historic levels.
GEMA urges Parliament to prioritise Kenyan investors in Safaricom’s 15% stake sale, warning against a direct deal with Vodacom.
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