In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we dive into the Kenya Revenue Authority’s new pricing directive that will spike used car import taxes by up to 145%, sending shockwaves through the motor and taxi industries. We also explore Standard Chartered’s workforce cuts amid a digital pivot, a proposed fund to clear pending bills through securities, and Lagos-based Moniepoint’s entry into Kenya’s microfinance scene with a Sumac acquisition. Plus, we unpack how iconic NSSF buildings in Nairobi's CBD are outperforming both bonds and stocks.

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In today’s Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack the World Bank’s proposed overhaul of Kenya’s income tax system, including a new 38% tax rate for top earners and relief for low-income workers. We also highlight the call to exempt low-wage earners from SHIF and housing levies. On the banking front, Absa, I&M, HF Group, and DTB post solid Q1 earnings, revealing key growth drivers and sector-wide resilience amid tough economic conditions.

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In today’s Kenyan Market Daily, we spotlight Kenya’s thriving vegetable exports to India after EU checks tightened, leading to a stunning 501% surge in earnings. We also cover Vivo Energy’s Sh336 million profit from a government fuel bond, and unpack the KRA’s unexpected Sh15 billion haul from capital gains taxes amid legal battles with wealthy landowners.

Plus, we analyze how Isuzu and CFAO are dominating Kenya’s new vehicle sales, and why Trump’s tariff delays sent global markets and the euro soaring.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack Treasury’s bold plan to offload part of its Safaricom stake to raise Sh149 billion and avoid new taxes in the 2025 Finance Bill. We also break down the Canadian firm’s move to introduce crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to the NSE—potentially giving Kenyan investors their first regulated exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Other highlights include EA Cables losing a legal battle with Equity Bank over a Sh2.2B loan, a major drop in pending bills, and the latest shifts in banks' interest margins.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we spotlight NCBA’s Sh5.4 billion Q1 profit and the key drivers behind it—from rising interest income to reduced tax costs. Family Bank is exploring new funding paths after a subdued rights issue, with a potential NSE debut in sight.

We also unpack Treasury’s bold move to plan without IMF loans until 2029, Standard Group’s discounted rights issue to stay afloat, and CBK’s watchlist of eight banks falling short of capital rules.

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In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we break down Kenya’s latest financial headlines and earnings updates. KCB Group posts a resilient Sh16.09 billion Q1 profit, while NCBA edges up 3.4% despite a shrinking balance sheet. StanChart isn’t as lucky, reporting a 13.5% dip on forex and loan slowdowns.

We also examine Diageo’s massive asset sale plan and how it casts a shadow over EABL, its last major African investment. Plus, tea exporters Williamson and Kapchorua issue profit warnings, and the CMA approves Kenya’s first-ever Sh47 billion asset-backed bond to fund the Talanta Sports City complex.

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