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Two hours into Tuesday’s session, investors marked the official launch of Ziidi Trader with equity turnover of KSh 1.6 billion, the highest mid-session figure since 19 December 2025.
Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing KSh 600 million of shares while selling KSh 210 million.
Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing KSh 600 million of shares while selling KSh 210 million.
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Two hours into Tuesday’s session, investors marked the official launch of Ziidi Trader with equity turnover of KSh 1.6 billion, the highest mid-session figure since 19 December 2025.
Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing KSh 600 million of shares while selling KSh 210 million.
Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing KSh 600 million of shares while selling KSh 210 million.
Ugali Debate Sparks Free Speech Row as Nutritionists’ Body Takes on the Media
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Ugali Debate Sparks Free Speech Row as Nutritionists’ Body Takes on the Media
President William Ruto has aligned with long-standing investor demands by calling on the NSE, the CMA, and all market stakeholders to lower trading costs to make it easier and cheaper to trade on the exchange during the official launch of Ziidi Trader.
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
President William Ruto has aligned with long-standing investor demands by calling on the NSE, the CMA, and all market stakeholders to lower trading costs to make it easier and cheaper to trade on the exchange during the official launch of Ziidi Trader.
Eritrea Rejects Ethiopia’s Claims of Border Incursion as Tensions Escalate
Eritrea has dismissed Ethiopia’s accusations that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, calling the claims fabricated and part of a prolonged hostile campaign.
Eritrea has dismissed Ethiopia’s accusations that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, calling the claims fabricated and part of a prolonged hostile campaign.
February 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Eritrea Rejects Ethiopia’s Claims of Border Incursion as Tensions Escalate
Eritrea has dismissed Ethiopia’s accusations that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, calling the claims fabricated and part of a prolonged hostile campaign.
Eritrea has dismissed Ethiopia’s accusations that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, calling the claims fabricated and part of a prolonged hostile campaign.
Paratus Group Launches 2,000km Fiber Corridor Linking Mombasa to Eastern DRC
Paratus Group has activated a 2,000-kilometre protected fiber-optic corridor connecting Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and eastern DRC, creating a continuous terrestrial route from Mombasa to Goma.
Paratus Group has activated a 2,000-kilometre protected fiber-optic corridor connecting Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and eastern DRC, creating a continuous terrestrial route from Mombasa to Goma.
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Paratus Group Launches 2,000km Fiber Corridor Linking Mombasa to Eastern DRC
Paratus Group has activated a 2,000-kilometre protected fiber-optic corridor connecting Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and eastern DRC, creating a continuous terrestrial route from Mombasa to Goma.
Paratus Group has activated a 2,000-kilometre protected fiber-optic corridor connecting Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and eastern DRC, creating a continuous terrestrial route from Mombasa to Goma.
Kenya Bankers Association Urges CBK to Hold 9% Rate Amid Loan Pricing Risks
Kenya Bankers urges the Central Bank to hold 9% rate | The Kenyan Wallstreet
KBA urges CBK to pause before Tuesday’s MPC, saying loan-pricing transition, food inflation risks, and incomplete transmission argue against another cut.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Kenya Bankers Association Urges CBK to Hold 9% Rate Amid Loan Pricing Risks
Eveready East Africa has announced a strategic shift from battery manufacturing to an integrated clean energy platform, expanding into solar power, energy storage, clean cooking, carbon markets, and electric vehicle financing.
February 10, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Eveready East Africa has announced a strategic shift from battery manufacturing to an integrated clean energy platform, expanding into solar power, energy storage, clean cooking, carbon markets, and electric vehicle financing.
Go Digital or Die: African Finance Faces a Make-or-Break Shift Toward Technology
Digital transformation has become a survival requirement for Africa’s financial sector, according to the African Financial Group Industry Barometer 2025.
Digital transformation has become a survival requirement for Africa’s financial sector, according to the African Financial Group Industry Barometer 2025.
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Go Digital or Die: African Finance Faces a Make-or-Break Shift Toward Technology
Digital transformation has become a survival requirement for Africa’s financial sector, according to the African Financial Group Industry Barometer 2025.
Digital transformation has become a survival requirement for Africa’s financial sector, according to the African Financial Group Industry Barometer 2025.
The Kenya Bankers Association has urged the Central Bank to keep the policy rate at 9.00% when the MPC meets on Tuesday, saying earlier cuts have not yet fully transmitted through the market.
February 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Kenya Bankers Association has urged the Central Bank to keep the policy rate at 9.00% when the MPC meets on Tuesday, saying earlier cuts have not yet fully transmitted through the market.
KPLC electricity sales in Jul–Dec reached a record 5,938.2 GWh in 2025/26, up 9.0% YoY, the fastest six-month pace since 2021/22 and the first period with months above 1,000 GWh.
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
KPLC electricity sales in Jul–Dec reached a record 5,938.2 GWh in 2025/26, up 9.0% YoY, the fastest six-month pace since 2021/22 and the first period with months above 1,000 GWh.
📍Ziidi Trader By Safaricom Mpesa and Kestrel Capital Official Launch at the NSE.
President William Ruto Expected as Chief Guest
President William Ruto Expected as Chief Guest
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
📍Ziidi Trader By Safaricom Mpesa and Kestrel Capital Official Launch at the NSE.
President William Ruto Expected as Chief Guest
President William Ruto Expected as Chief Guest
Kenya’s Property Market Slows as Developers Turn Cautious Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s property market is entering a cautious phase as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections and tight financing conditions prompt developers to delay new projects.
Kenya’s property market is entering a cautious phase as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections and tight financing conditions prompt developers to delay new projects.
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Kenya’s Property Market Slows as Developers Turn Cautious Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s property market is entering a cautious phase as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections and tight financing conditions prompt developers to delay new projects.
Kenya’s property market is entering a cautious phase as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections and tight financing conditions prompt developers to delay new projects.
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Good evening, I’m Brian from The Kenyan Wall Street, bringing you a roundup of the day’s most insightful business stories to keep you informed and ahead.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
📬𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅
Good evening, I’m Brian from The Kenyan Wall Street, bringing you a roundup of the day’s most insightful business stories to keep you informed and ahead.
Catch today’s copy of The Daily Brief:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-daily-brief-7155189051782750208/
Good evening, I’m Brian from The Kenyan Wall Street, bringing you a roundup of the day’s most insightful business stories to keep you informed and ahead.
Catch today’s copy of The Daily Brief:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-daily-brief-7155189051782750208/
The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 returns this March, convening global investors, development partners, and private sector leaders to explore opportunities across Kenya’s priority sectors.
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 returns this March, convening global investors, development partners, and private sector leaders to explore opportunities across Kenya’s priority sectors.
𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘
🟢 Sasini PLC ● 22.15 (+9.93%)
🔴 EA Portland Cement ● 76.25 (-7.01%)
NASI ● 203.94 (+0.60%)
NSE 20 ● 3,374.02 (+0.79%)
Bank Index ● 221.22 (+1.39%)
Monday, 9 February 2026
🟢 Sasini PLC ● 22.15 (+9.93%)
🔴 EA Portland Cement ● 76.25 (-7.01%)
NASI ● 203.94 (+0.60%)
NSE 20 ● 3,374.02 (+0.79%)
Bank Index ● 221.22 (+1.39%)
Monday, 9 February 2026
February 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘
🟢 Sasini PLC ● 22.15 (+9.93%)
🔴 EA Portland Cement ● 76.25 (-7.01%)
NASI ● 203.94 (+0.60%)
NSE 20 ● 3,374.02 (+0.79%)
Bank Index ● 221.22 (+1.39%)
Monday, 9 February 2026
🟢 Sasini PLC ● 22.15 (+9.93%)
🔴 EA Portland Cement ● 76.25 (-7.01%)
NASI ● 203.94 (+0.60%)
NSE 20 ● 3,374.02 (+0.79%)
Bank Index ● 221.22 (+1.39%)
Monday, 9 February 2026
South Africa to Withdraw Peacekeeping Troops from United Nations Mission in the DRC by 2026
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a full exit expected before the end of 2026.
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a full exit expected before the end of 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
South Africa to Withdraw Peacekeeping Troops from United Nations Mission in the DRC by 2026
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a full exit expected before the end of 2026.
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its more than 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a full exit expected before the end of 2026.
🇺🇬| The Bank of Uganda kept the Central Bank Rate at 9.75% on February 9, 2026, marking a sixth straight meeting without changes.
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
🇺🇬| The Bank of Uganda kept the Central Bank Rate at 9.75% on February 9, 2026, marking a sixth straight meeting without changes.
Kenya’s School Enrolment Data Gaps Expose Deep Fault Lines in Education Financing
Gaps in Kenya’s school enrolment data are distorting education financing, with verification cutting funded learners from 5.8 million to about 4.8 million.
Gaps in Kenya’s school enrolment data are distorting education financing, with verification cutting funded learners from 5.8 million to about 4.8 million.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Kenya’s School Enrolment Data Gaps Expose Deep Fault Lines in Education Financing
Gaps in Kenya’s school enrolment data are distorting education financing, with verification cutting funded learners from 5.8 million to about 4.8 million.
Gaps in Kenya’s school enrolment data are distorting education financing, with verification cutting funded learners from 5.8 million to about 4.8 million.
NSSF’s investment costs hit a record KSh 1.10 billion in FY2024/25, driven by a sharp 61% rise in external fund manager fees, which now account for nearly 70% of total investment expenses.
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
NSSF’s investment costs hit a record KSh 1.10 billion in FY2024/25, driven by a sharp 61% rise in external fund manager fees, which now account for nearly 70% of total investment expenses.
Kenya Begins PPP Pre‑Feasibility Study for Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba Highway
Kenya has initiated early preparations to upgrade the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway by commissioning a pre‑feasibility study under a proposed PPP framework.
Kenya has initiated early preparations to upgrade the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway by commissioning a pre‑feasibility study under a proposed PPP framework.
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Kenya Begins PPP Pre‑Feasibility Study for Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba Highway
Kenya has initiated early preparations to upgrade the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway by commissioning a pre‑feasibility study under a proposed PPP framework.
Kenya has initiated early preparations to upgrade the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway by commissioning a pre‑feasibility study under a proposed PPP framework.
Standard Investment Bank’s Mansa‑X Special Funds Cross US$1 Billion as Investor Demand Accelerates
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Standard Investment Bank’s Mansa‑X Special Funds Cross US$1 Billion as Investor Demand Accelerates
🇪🇹| Moody’s has affirmed Ethiopia’s sovereign ratings at Caa2 for local currency and Caa3 for foreign currency, leaving the country deep in speculative territory while its G-20 Common Framework restructuring continues.
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🇪🇹| Moody’s has affirmed Ethiopia’s sovereign ratings at Caa2 for local currency and Caa3 for foreign currency, leaving the country deep in speculative territory while its G-20 Common Framework restructuring continues.
Five African central banks to set policy rates this week:
Monday:
🇺🇬 Uganda ▸ 9.75% (F’cast: Hold at 9.75%)
Tuesday:
🇿🇲 Zambia ▸ 14.25% (F’cast: Cut to 13.75%)
🇰🇪 Kenya ▸ 9.00% (F’cast: Cut to 8.75%)
Wednesday:
◉ 🇲🇺 Mauritius ▸ 4.50% (F’cast: Hold at 4.50%)
Monday:
🇺🇬 Uganda ▸ 9.75% (F’cast: Hold at 9.75%)
Tuesday:
🇿🇲 Zambia ▸ 14.25% (F’cast: Cut to 13.75%)
🇰🇪 Kenya ▸ 9.00% (F’cast: Cut to 8.75%)
Wednesday:
◉ 🇲🇺 Mauritius ▸ 4.50% (F’cast: Hold at 4.50%)
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Five African central banks to set policy rates this week:
Monday:
🇺🇬 Uganda ▸ 9.75% (F’cast: Hold at 9.75%)
Tuesday:
🇿🇲 Zambia ▸ 14.25% (F’cast: Cut to 13.75%)
🇰🇪 Kenya ▸ 9.00% (F’cast: Cut to 8.75%)
Wednesday:
◉ 🇲🇺 Mauritius ▸ 4.50% (F’cast: Hold at 4.50%)
Monday:
🇺🇬 Uganda ▸ 9.75% (F’cast: Hold at 9.75%)
Tuesday:
🇿🇲 Zambia ▸ 14.25% (F’cast: Cut to 13.75%)
🇰🇪 Kenya ▸ 9.00% (F’cast: Cut to 8.75%)
Wednesday:
◉ 🇲🇺 Mauritius ▸ 4.50% (F’cast: Hold at 4.50%)
NSSF’s USD-denominated deposits, introduced in 2024, surged by 285% to KSh 2.31 billion in 2025.
This marks a significant shift towards foreign-currency holdings as part of a broader diversification strategy.
This marks a significant shift towards foreign-currency holdings as part of a broader diversification strategy.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
NSSF’s USD-denominated deposits, introduced in 2024, surged by 285% to KSh 2.31 billion in 2025.
This marks a significant shift towards foreign-currency holdings as part of a broader diversification strategy.
This marks a significant shift towards foreign-currency holdings as part of a broader diversification strategy.
NSSF’s dividend income rose 61% to KSh 6.77 billion in FY2024/25, driven mainly by a special payout from Bamburi Cement and stronger dividends from EABL, KenGen, KCB, Kenya Power, and Standard Chartered Bank.
Safaricom remained the largest single contributor.
Safaricom remained the largest single contributor.
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
NSSF’s dividend income rose 61% to KSh 6.77 billion in FY2024/25, driven mainly by a special payout from Bamburi Cement and stronger dividends from EABL, KenGen, KCB, Kenya Power, and Standard Chartered Bank.
Safaricom remained the largest single contributor.
Safaricom remained the largest single contributor.