What factors will be driving the performance of Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) in the coming year?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Geoffrey Gangla, CEO, Genghis Capital : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
Interviews & Viewpoints | Patrick Ngugi Njoroge, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
With its large population, diverse economy and an insurance penetration rate of less than 3% of GDP in the first quarter of 2018, compared to a global average of more than 6%, Kenya holds significant promise as an insurance arena. Recent years have seen the government and the industry regulator attempt to realise this potential by developing a micro-insurance framework, increased training for...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Kenya 2018
The market entered 2018 on the back of strong performance the previous year, in which the main index followed a broadly positive trajectory that continued into the first quarter. Though the markets saw some fluctuation over the following months, continuing legislative support and positive sector developments suggest a resilience going forward. At the same time, continuing regulatory support...
As the full-year results for 2017 began to emerge, the effects of a new cap on lending interest rates become apparent, with most banks reporting reduced margins and profitability. A tighter lending environment, however, has encouraged banks to find alternative routes to revenue. Technological innovation, in particular, has received a fresh impetus as lenders reach out to prospective customers...
While Kenya is no stranger to political strides experienced across the region, the country has managed to avoid long periods of crisis – whether political, economic or social – and has been able to overcome its challenges in relatively short periods of time.