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Explainer: NSE scraps minimum 100 shares trading rule- what this means for Kenyans
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 30, 2025

In other terms, it means retail investors can now buy just one share of blue-chip stocks like Stanchart Kenya (Sh309 per share), Kakuzi (Sh439 per sha...

President Ruto responds to Maraga over ‘failed state’ remarks, defends government record
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Ruto dismissed Maraga’s remarks, insisting that Kenya remains a resilient and progressing nation, despite facing challenges.

President William Ruto unveils Sh44 billion Linzi listing, eyes IPOs for State firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

President William Ruto hailed the listing as a turning point in the country’s strategy to mobilise domestic capital for transformative projects while...

Absa opens 87th branch in Kawangware to boost banking access in Nairobi's outskirts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The 87th outlet features a full-service hall, a 24-hour ATM, a cash deposit machine and mobile banking services tailored for Kawangware and its neighb...

Investors make fortunes at NSE compared to other investments in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 01, 2025

Official data shows between January 1 and December 30, the NSE saw a staggering 34.4 per cent increase in investor wealth, translating to an additiona...

Financial inclusion: Ruto praises Islamic Banking's role in Kenyan economy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 31, 2024

The President expressed satisfaction that the proceeds from the Linzi Sukuk issuance will be used for financing, designing, constructing, and commissi...

Kenyan shilling strengthens against EAC currencies in boost for export revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2024

As of July 10, 2024, the exchange rates against the Kenyan shilling stood at 128.75 USD, 139.25 EUR, 164.76 GBP, and 0.80 JPY.

Ruto orders 30pc budget cut for all parastatals, says loss-makers to shut down
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 26, 2024

The president noted that the government and all its organs must operate within their means, ensuring expenditure never exceeds revenue.

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