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NSE Closing Bell: I And M Bank Among Top Gainers, Announces 1% Profit Increase

I&M Holdings Limited (I&M) was among the top gainers at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It ended the day at KES 130.00, up 5.69% from Monday’s close of KES 123.00. The group which has banking operations in Kenya…
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Legislation On Kenya’s Mining Sector Should Be Prudent

Kenya is already exporting titanium. Moreover, in the last two years the country has struck commercially viable deposits of oil and coal among other minerals. The need to share the ‘mining cake’ without causing conflict is necessary if Kenya is to enjoy the fruits of its natural resources.
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Tuesday’s Morning Brief – Nov 18

Uganda sugar barons want full access to Kenya market In what could compound local sugar millers’ problems, Uganda barons are demanding full access to the Kenya market — based on the East African Community’s free market rule. “… Sugar from other countries in SADC and Comesa — which are not…
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NSE Closing Bell: Mumias Sugar, Home Afrika Gain While National bank Declines

Mumias Sugar Company Limited (MSC) was the top gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It ended the day at KES 1.70, up 9.68% from Friday’s close of KES 1.55. Home Afrika also saw its closing price appreciate by 6.02%…
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Opinion: Our Political Ebola Is Our Bane

Governance, politics and the economy are intertwined. Onyango Ochieng Jr writes on the political scenario in Kenya. Intolerance is the most lethal weapon in the hands of political demagogues, who incidentally ride on the backs of paranoid Kenyans with insatiable appetite, unfortunately to blame, others for everything wrong with their lives.
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Monday’s Morning Brief – Nov 17

President Uhuru Kenyatta to open investment forum Kenya is set to host its first two-day investment conference in Nairobi this week as the State intensifies its efforts to woo foreign investors. About 2,000 potential investors from over 100 countries are expected to attend the event at the Kenyatta International Convention…
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Closing Bell: Uchumi Rebounds To Close Above Rights Issue Price

Uchumi Supermarkets Limited (UCHM) was the top gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It ended the day at KES 9.20, up 9.52% from yesterday’s close of KES 8.40. This was 20 cents higher than its rights issue price of KES…
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Friday’s Morning Brief – Nov 14

Treasury aims to raise KES 15bn with reopening of 15-year paper The National Treasury is seeking to raise KES 15 billion in a 15-year bond sale. The fixed-income paper, which offers 10.25% as interest payable twice a year, closes next Tuesday, November 18. The Treasury has avoided offering such long-dated securities to…
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Closing Bell: Kenya Airways Is NSE Top Loser After Results Announcement

Kenya Airways Limited (KQ) was the top loser at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) based on its closing price . It shed 15.34% to KES 8.00 from yesterday’s close of KES 9.45. This was after it announced an…
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Thursday’s Morning Brief – Nov 13

Tullow moves to appease locals with car lease contracts British exploration firm Tullow Oil has stepped up efforts to ease tension between the company and Turkana residents with the award of KES 225 million car-lease contracts to 36 local companies. Protests by locals demanding more jobs and business opportunities at the…
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Closing Bell: Kakuzi Ends The Day As NSE Top Gainer

At 3.10 pm today when the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed, Kakuzi Limited (KUKZ) was the top gainer. It rose 7.69% to KES 210.00 compared to its previous close of KES 195.00. Since the beginning of the year the…
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Wednesday’s Morning Brief – Nov 12

Read on for important business news in Kenya today.  Porsche pulls ahead of Mercedes in sales Sales of new Porsche vehicles have exceeded those of Mercedes in the first five months of its presence in Nairobi, marking a strong start to the luxury car maker’s local dealership. Data by the…
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Closing Bell: Marshalls East Africa Ends Day As NSE Top Gainer

At 3.10 pm today when the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed, Marshalls East Africa Limited (MASH) was the top gainer. The motor vehicle seller rose 8.70% to KES 10.00 compared to yesterday’s close of KES 9.20. While newly listed…
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Rising Insecurity Must Be Addressed Yesterday – The Economy Is At Risk

It is not in doubt that security and prosperity go hand in hand. Economic development and vision 2030 will not be achieved if the the security situation in Kenya is wanting. Mzalendo writes: The rising insecurity in the country has to be handled with the…
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Tuesday’s Morning Brief – Nov 11

Good morning, read on for  important business news in Kenya. Kenya’s Imports From the U.S. Triple Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show Kenya has bought goods worth KES 120.41 billion from the US over the period, compared to KES 42.85 billion last year, a 181% growth. India sold goods worth…
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