KenGen ups dividend payout as profit jumps threefold to Sh11.5bn Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has raised its dividend payout by 62.5 per cent after recording a threefold jump in net profit in the year ended June, powered by increased sales and a tax credit. KenGen’s…

CMA gears up for launch of derivatives exchange The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is stepping up preparations for the introduction of an exchange for derivatives, which are used for hedging risk. The CMA has partnered with the Dubai Financial Services Authority to train local players on…

Co-op Bank sees Sh1.8bn boost after McKinsey reforms The Co-operative Bank estimates that it will get a Sh1.8 billion profit boost from cost savings and operating efficiencies resulting from last year’s restructuring that led to 160 staff layoffs. Co-op Bank says the restructuring process which it completed in December at…