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Stable Liquidity, Robust T-Bill Demand As CBK Unveils First Bond Switch of FY25/26

Liquidity conditions remained largely stable in the week, with the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) rising by 0.74bps w/w

Soko Directory Team · Jan 19, 2026
Kenya Pipeline Company’s IPO Officially Goes Live

Kenya’s capital markets entered a historic new chapter on Monday with the official launch of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)

Soko Directory Team · Jan 19, 2026
I&M Group Acquires Additional Shares In I&M Tanzania

The market closed the session on a mixed note, with the N10 inching lower by 0.1%. On the other hand,

Soko Directory Team · Jan 16, 2026
Why Is Kenya selling 15% Stake In Safaricom To Vodacom?

The Government of Kenya has moved to partially divest its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, with the National Treasury seeking parliamentary

Soko Directory Team · Jan 13, 2026
Mi Vida’s KEZA Riruta and Amaiya Garden City Secure IFC EDGE Recognition, Reinforcing Green, Affordable Living in Kenya

Mi Vida Homes has been recognised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for advancing sustainable and affordable housing, with two

Soko Directory Team · Jan 8, 2026
EABL Dismisses Court Case Claims, Separates Dispute from Diageo–Asahi Deal

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has moved to clarify reports linking an ongoing court case to the recently announced transaction

Soko Directory Team · Jan 7, 2026
Kenya’s Private Sector Ends 2025 on a High as PMI Hits Four-Year Peak and Hiring Accelerates

Kenya’s private sector economy recorded another solid upturn in the final month of 2025, as business activity was again boosted

Soko Directory Team · Jan 6, 2026
Nairobi Securities Exchange Ends Session Higher As Safaricom Lifts Turnover Despite Foreign Outflows

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the trading session on a positive note, with key market indices recording broad-based gains

Soko Directory Team · Jan 6, 2026
Steady Liquidity, Softer Interbank Rates as Treasury Bill Demand Rebounds

Liquidity conditions in the market kicked off the year on a steady note, with the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average

Soko Directory Team · Jan 5, 2026
Sidian Bank Officially Upgraded To Mid-Sized Status

Sidian Bank has officially been upgraded to a mid-sized bank, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey and underscoring

Soko Directory Team · Dec 22, 2025
Diageo Sells All Shares In EABL To Asahi, Signalling a New Chapter for East Africa’s Beverage Giant

In a transaction that reshapes the ownership landscape of one of East Africa’s most influential consumer goods companies, Diageo has

Soko Directory Team · Dec 17, 2025
Safaricom Returns To Capital Markets as KES 20 Billion Green Bond Records 175% Oversubscription

Safaricom PLC has marked the formal listing of its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with 2,453 individual

Soko Directory Team · Dec 16, 2025