Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya’s Offshore Unit Trust Funds
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has introduced an exciting opportunity for Kenyan investors to explore offshore…
How Binance Controls Two-Thirds of All Stablecoin Liquidity on Centralized Exchanges
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – A recent study of market concentration showed Binance (one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange) now holding over 60% of all stablecoin reserves on centralized trading platforms. This dominance shows a major consolidation of power and capital within the digital asset ecosystem. According to market data firm CryptoQuant, Binance currently holds approximately $47.5…
Role of AI’s on Financial Inclusion in Africa Through 2026 And Beyond
Its hard to believe there was a time before everyone had smartphones in Africa? Back then, if you weren’t using cash or trading goods, you were probably relying on postal services for transactions. But now, with the rise of mobile technology, things have changed dramatically, especially in finance. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new player…
Top 15 Money Market Funds In 2026
Curious about the top money market funds in Kenya for December 2023? Here they are! First off, the average daily rate for money market funds in December went up to 12.51% per year, compared to November’s 12.06%. This spike is due to the rising interest rates in government securities, which are a big deal for…
What Is VAT And How It Affects Your Business
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a form of indirect tax levied on the consumption of goods and services. It is a major source of revenue for most governments including Kenya. Here is a summary that you need to know. Purpose of VAT The primary goal of VAT is to generate revenue for the government. Unlike…
What Renewal of AGOA’s Trade Agreement For Africa’s Products to the US Market Means.
NAIROBI, February 4, 2026 – It was an immediate relief but foreshadowed tougher negotiations as US President Donald Trump signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), securing duty-free access for eligible African exports until the end of 2026. The signing, confirmed today, provides crucial short-term certainty for thousands of African…
