Equity gains 5pc buoyed by demand from local investors Equity Bank stock has this week rallied to gain nearly five per cent at Sh48, as it recovers from a slide to an eight-month low seen last week. Analysts said the counter has been attracting demand this week, more so from local…

CBK steps in to halt shilling slump The Central Bank of Kenya on Tuesday moved to calm the market as the shilling continued its slide to a new three- year low of 93.40 units to the US dollar. The shilling is being weakened by a combination of a stronger dollar…

UAP Holdings says capital gains tax hit profit in 2014 UAP Holdings said Monday that the introduction of the capital gains tax (CGT) caused the drop in its overall profitability in 2014. The insurance firm’s net profit for 2014 fell by eight per cent to stand at Sh1.67 billion…

PSC shortlists five to battle out for Central Bank governor position Veterans with long experience in public finance management dominate the race to replace retired Central Bank of Kenya governor even as the Public Service Commission (PSC) targeted to fill the influential slot by May. The position of CBK…

Equity takes top banking spot with Sh17bn profit Equity Group Holdings, the parent company of Equity Bank, posted a Sh17bn profit in the year ended December 2014. The record profit enabled Equity to topple rival KCB from its long-held position as Kenya’s most profitable bank. Equity Group rode on increased lending…

Co-operative Bank of Kenya (COOP) announced last week but one that they were hiring global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, for advice on improving operational efficiency. Investors took notice. Cooperative bank’s shares have risen by over 10% in the last two weeks, from KES 19.35 as…