Finance

Supreme Court Reprieve in Digital Payments: Analysing Implications of Decision in Absa Bank Kenya vs. Commissioner for Domestic Taxes

Kenya has established itself as one of Africa’s most sophisticated digital financial ecosystems, earning Nairobi the moniker “Silicon Savannah”. Over the past decade, high mobile penetration, a vibrant fintech sector, and forward-looking regulation have created fertile ground for innovation in payments. Kenya’s integration with continental initiatives, notably the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), has […]...

Fortune Favours the Bold: Kenya’s Strategic Turn in Fiscal Governance

There are moments in a nation’s economic journey when circumstance ceases to be negotiable, when the only way forward is through reinvention. Kenya stands precisely at such a juncture. The country�...

28 Nov 2025

The Quiet Emergence of a Domestic Yield Curve: Why Safaricom and EABL Matter More Than Their Numbers

Kenya’s capital markets rarely enjoy the spotlight for structural progress. Too often, they are defined by volatility, political noise, or long periods of stagnation. Yet beneath that surface, real ...

28 Nov 2025

Understanding Safaricom’s Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme

On November 26, 2025, Safaricom sat down with members of the Fourth Estate to unpack its Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme. Throughout the session, executives emphasised transparency, disciplined de...

7 Nov 2025

The Politics Behind Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Funds: Lessons for Kenya

The National Treasury recently published the 2025 Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) Bill, sparking considerable discussion among financial and governance analysts. The fund is expected to comprise three mai...

16 Oct 2025

Monetary Easing Measures Need to be Backed by Structural Reforms for Significant Impact

The dust has barely settled on the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest monetary policy move, yet the debate it stirs is far from over. On October 7, 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee cut the Cent...

9 Oct 2025

Kenya’s Stablecoin Movement and the Dawn of a New Monetary Era

Kenya’s financial landscape is experiencing a significant transformation driven by the rapid growth of stablecoins. Once a niche tool for diaspora remittances, stablecoins have developed into a key ...

3 Oct 2025

Unpacking the Draft Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025–2028

The Draft Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025–2028 is a flagship policy initiative aimed at fostering a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable financial ecosystem by moving b...

26 Sep 2025

The Role of Development Finance Institutions in Unlocking Regional Growth

East Africa’s economic story is no longer confined within national borders. Capital flows across the region, with Kenya at the centre of this change. From Nairobi to Kigali, Kampala to Addis Ababa, ...

26 Sep 2025

The Evolving Digital Tax Landscape: Analysis of the 2025 Significant Economic Presence Regulations

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued comprehensive regulations to facilitate the transition from the Digital Service Tax (DST) to the Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT). This follows the Tax...

19 Sep 2025

Regional Capital Flows: The Untapped Power of East Africa

A quiet revolution is taking shape in East Africa’s financial scene. National borders are no longer restricting investment capital. From Nairobi to Kigali, Kampala to Addis Ababa, and even into the ...