A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate decreased by 0.60% The Kenya shilling continued to strengthen against the dollar to close the month at Kshs 143.6. The Central Bank Rate increased by 0.5%. Kenya makes partial Sh210bn repayment in Eurobond debt from a new bond issue. In the “Number Play” segment, we analyze Kenya through the lens of a corporation, assessing its profitability and providing strategic recommendations ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate increased by 0.3% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 160.4 against the dollar. Apollo Agriculture raises USD 10 million in debt funding. The Number Play section looks at the privatization of the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC). What are the numbers ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate increased by 0.1% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 150.5 against the dollar. 34 plant shutdowns reveal Kenya manufacturing woes The Number Play section looks at the privatization of non-performing state-owned enterprises ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate decreased  by 0.6% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 145.4 against the dollar. Logistics startup Sendy shuts down and embarks on asset sale In the Number Play section, we look at Kenya Airways’ performance over the last few years ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate decreased  by 0.6% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 142.4 M-pesa expands its reach to Bangladesh and Pakistan with TerraPay partnership In the Number Play section, we analyse the critical factors significantly influencing share buybacks ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate decreased by 0.1% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 140.5. The International Finance Corporation injects Ksh 36bn in Safaricom Ethiopia. In the Number Play section, we analyze how currency depreciation can affect the returns of an investment made in USD in a local company whose operations are in KES ..read more

A glance at the month that was; Kenya’s inflation rate increased by 0.1% The Kenya shilling continued depreciating to close the month at Kshs 138.5 Shara Inc. acquired a controlling stake in Maisha Microfinance Bank Limited. In the Number Play section, we explore a reasonable valuation for Credit Bank ..read more

Agriculture is the backbone of numerous countries, globally ensuring food security and providing employment and livelihoods. Nevertheless, farmers encounter various challenges, including inefficient harvesting practices, limited market access, and low productivity. In response, governments and policymakers frequently enact reforms to modernise and enhance the agricultural sector. This blog examines Kenya’s many changes as we develop agriculture-related policies. We’ll also contrast a few of these policies with those of East African nations. The following reforms are either made to benefit the ..read more

InVhestia Africa Limited, a leading corporate and project finance advisory firm, is looking for its next Associate Principal to help us achieve our vision of being the benchmark for investment facilitation, deal-making and advisory services in Africa while delivering outsized value for clients and partners.    The Responsibilities   Supervise Analysts: Resource assignments and oversee the work of analysts, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to company standards.  Assignment Delivery: Ensure timeliness, quality, and achievement of deliverables per the manda ..read more

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial services sector, innovation, especially the meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence, has become the driving force behind adaptability. For decades, the global financial industry languished in old-school ways, leaving inefficiency in its wake. But the dawn of computing and AI in the early 80s triggered a seismic shift that continues to reverberate from integrating Microsoft Excel in finance and accounting in the 1980s to robo-advisors and the incorporation of machine learning in personal finance today. With vast datasets and intrica ..read more