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From Jan–June 2025, top stocks were Trans-Century, Liberty Kenya, and Home Afrika. Investment, Telecom, and Insurance led in performance. REITs, Agriculture, and Automobiles lagged. Volatile sectors offer high risk/reward; stable ones suit cautious investors.
This report provides a weekly overview of key developments in Kenya’s clean energy transition, carbon credit market, and ESG efforts. It analyzes policy shifts, project highlights, innovation trends, and sustainability challenges shaping Kenya’s green economy. Aimed at decision-makers, researchers, and investors, it delivers actionable insights for driving climate-resilient growth.
Read MoreDigital assets will be regulated across industries by the Virtual Assets Providers Bill 2025. It affects gaming, insurance, finance, and betting by requiring license for sites that use virtual currency. There will be oversight of betting coins and gaming tokens. Compliance is required of insurers who use tokenized assets. All are subject to AML/CFT regulations.
Read MoreKenyan youth face rising debt due to joblessness, costly living, and easy digital loans. Poor financial literacy worsens it. They cope by budgeting, side hustles, borrowing, and cutting expenses. Solutions include better education, loan regulation, and inclusive finance.
Read MoreFintech platforms in Kenya boost financial literacy through digital tools, education, and inclusion. However, unclear loan terms, limited transparency, and poor user education hinder progress. Regulation and integrated learning are key to improvement.
Read MoreKenyan professionals are prioritizing investments, favoring real estate, land, and equities. In Q1 2025, investment services led NSE growth. Top stocks: Home Afrika Ltd, Trans-Century Plc, and Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd, which shows strong profit and dividend growth.
Read MoreThe 2025 Finance Bill in Kenya is expected to introduce new taxes to increase revenue, expand the tax base, and align with global tax rules. These measures will likely impact various sectors through digital service tax expansion, environmental levies, excise duty adjustments, wealth tax implementation and VAT exemption re-evaluations.
Read MoreKenya offers tax incentives—like reduced corporate taxes, VAT/duty exemptions, and excise cuts—to boost green growth, electric vehicles, and solar energy adoption, aiming to lower emissions and promote sustainable development.
Read MoreThe debate on taxing companies that replace workers with robots is complex. Supporters argue it could fund social programs and reduce job displacement, while detractors fear stifling innovation and hindering economic growth.
Read MoreThis article offers a survival guide for Kenyan fintechs amidst a potential Bitcoin meltdown in 2025, outlining strategies for diversification, risk management, and user trust, while adhering to regulations.
Read MoreForex trading is a huge, decentralized market where traders buy and sell currencies to profit from exchange rate changes. It involves speculating on currency pair price movements using leverage. Success requires risk management, education and choosing a reputable broker.
Read MoreCryptocurrency adoption is growing rapidly. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin are most popular. The industry is expected to reach one billion users as of 2025. Security and regulation are key concerns.
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