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Jasmine Wambui

Jasmine Wambui

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Kenya raises Ksh.290 billion in new Eurobond
February 20, 2026 10:30 (EAT) • 4 days ago

Kenya raises Ksh.290 billion in new Eurobond

The National Treasury now says that the country has achieved successful pricing of the new Eurobond, in two tranches.The first is USD 900 million (Ksh.116 billion) at an interest rate of 7.8 percent, maturing in 2034.

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Kenya returns to global markets for $500 million Eurobond buyback
February 19, 2026 07:52 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Kenya returns to global markets for $500 million Eurobond buyback

In a notice published on the London Stock Exchange, the government said it will pay a 5.5 percent premium for the 2032 bond, and a 3.5 percent premium for the 2028 bond. Investors will also receive accrued interest.

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Kenya targets Ksh.258B investment deals at upcoming 2026 Investment Conference
February 18, 2026 08:15 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Kenya targets Ksh.258B investment deals at upcoming 2026 Investment Conference

The Kenya Investment Authority on Wednesday hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps, bringing together ambassadors and senior envoys from key partner markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and China.

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Relief for Kenyan exporters as Trump signs AGOA extension into law
February 05, 2026 06:41 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Relief for Kenyan exporters as Trump signs AGOA extension into law

After months of uncertainty, President Donald Trump on Tuesday officially signed an extension, retroactively covering the period since the pact lapsed last September.

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EABL records 38 per cent profit rise to Ksh.11.2 billion
January 30, 2026 09:11 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

EABL records 38 per cent profit rise to Ksh.11.2 billion

The growth was driven by higher sales volumes, improved pricing, and lower borrowing costs, allowing the brewer to strengthen its balance sheet and declare a higher interim dividend.Net revenue rose by 11 per cent to Ksh.75.5 billion, supported by an 8 per cent increase in sales volumes, improved pr...

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Africa's first pensions, asset management data hub launched
January 27, 2026 08:44 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

Africa's first pensions, asset management data hub launched

The platform was unveiled in Nairobi during the Pan-African Fund Managers Association conference.Africa’s pension and asset management industry oversees billions of dollars in assets, but for years it has operated without a single reliable source of comparable data....

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KRA collects Ksh.307B in December exceeding Ksh.285B revenue target
January 21, 2026 08:40 (EAT) • 1 month ago

KRA collects Ksh.307B in December exceeding Ksh.285B revenue target

The tax agency also recorded its highest-ever monthly customs collection, driven largely by oil and non-oil import taxes.

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Rironi-Mau Summit Road: Tracing the Ksh.184B, 233km stretch to ease decades of congestion
December 23, 2025 09:20 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Rironi-Mau Summit Road: Tracing the Ksh.184B, 233km stretch to ease decades of congestion

A fast-tracking model is being applied as the government targets 2 years timeline. The 233-kilometre road construction and dualling project is being carried out by two major Chinese concessionaires

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Safaricom first bond offer oversubscribed by over 175%
December 09, 2025 08:26 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Safaricom first bond offer oversubscribed by over 175%

The first tranche was initially sized at Ksh.15 billion, with a green shoe option to raise an additional  Ksh.5 billion, in case investor demand exceeded expectations.

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Kenya Airways issues profit warning as grounded Dreamliners cut earnings
November 28, 2025 10:21 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Kenya Airways issues profit warning as grounded Dreamliners cut earnings

The airline says the grounding of three Dreamliners, which is about a third of its wide-body fleet, has significantly reduced capacity and passenger numbers, weighing on overall performance. 

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