Safaricom Sh40 Billion Bond to Give Investors 10.4% Tax-Free Return Per Year
Here’s How to Take Advantage and Invest Either Through M-PESA, Online Portal, or Licensed Brokers.
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Now Safaricom has launched a Sh40 billion bond offering 10.4% tax-free returns per year.
This is your chance to invest in a green, sustainable project while earning steady returns
Nov 29 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
New update has been unfolded on how the Mau Summit Road project will be funded and built
NSSF will spend Sh12 billion with two Chinese firms, and the rest comes from loans.(The road will be tolled for 28 years).
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New update has emerged:
NSSF will now spend Sh12 billion, covering 45% of the equity portion of the Mau Summit Road project.
The rest of the funding will come from loans provided by banks in China.
Nov 28 • 13 tweets • 2 min read
Let’s Talk About Signature CIO Funds
A Global Investment Opportunity for Kenyan Investors
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Kenyan investors are increasingly looking beyond local markets to diversify their portfolios and build wealth.
One of the global investment options is Signature CIO Funds from Stanchart Kenya, which provides access to international markets and diversified opportunities.
Nov 27 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Siscom, one of Kenya's leading cloud infrastructure providers, has issued a new asset class allowing investors to own a piece of the AI revolution.
If you want to earn from AI and cloud compute, here’s how you can get started.
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AI is growing fast, and GPUs are the engines that power data processing, machine learning, and cloud apps like fintech and analytics.
Owning these GPUs lets you earn revenue as they are used for AI, fintech, and analytics tasks.
Nov 22 • 14 tweets • 2 min read
Cytonn has lost all 21 appeals, clearing the way for the liquidation of Cytonn High Yield Solutions and Cytonn Project Notes.
The Official Receiver will now move to recover over Sh11 billion for more than 3,000 investors.
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Now Cytonn had launched Cytonn High Yield Solutions (CHYS) and Cytonn Project Notes (CPN) as private real estate funds.
Nov 12 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
StanChart Kenya has launched a program allowing investors to borrow against CBK bonds.
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Now, investors who hold Kenya Government Bonds through CBK’s DhowCSD platform can access liquidity without selling their bonds.
The new facility works like an overdraft: clients continue earning their bi-annual coupon payments while borrowing against the value of their bonds.
Nov 12 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
Kenya’s Sh97 billion World Bank loan remains on hold as the lender insists on 11 conditions before release.
Here’s a simple thread breaking them down
All government money must be kept in one central account at the Central Bank.
This prevents funds from being scattered across multiple banks and makes it easier to track spending.
Nov 1 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
Since we are approaching the end of the year it’s a good time to review your investments, what worked, what didn’t and how to align your portfolio for stronger growth in 2026.
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Now, many investments have performed differently this year, some exceeding expectations while others lagged.
It’s important to reassess your portfolio and ensure it still aligns with your financial goals.
Oct 31 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
EABL has launched a Sh20 billion Medium-Term Note to support long-term projects, boost working capital, and keep a strong balance sheet in a tough economic environment.
We’ve done a thread below on what this is all about.
Now first, let’s understand what a Medium-Term Note means.
This is actually a type of bond that allows a company to borrow money from investors for a set period, usually between 2 to 10 years, and pay them interest regularly.
Oct 21 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
KRA has announced that employees will pay 8% tax on fringe benefits and interest from October to December 2025.
Here’s what it means:
Now, Fringe Benefit Tax is a tax on extra perks from your employer, like cheap loans, a company car, or free housing.
For example, if your employer gives you a low-interest loan or lets you use a company car for personal use, these perks are taxed.
Oct 15 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
President Ruto has signed 8 Bills into law, including key ones that affect digital safety, crypto trade, air travel, and government operations.
Here’s a breakdown of the signed Bills.
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Let’s start with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025.
The bill brings crypto trading and exchanges under regulation.
It requires all crypto platforms to register, ensure transparency, and follow anti–money laundering rules to protect users from fraud.
Sep 30 • 16 tweets • 2 min read
Kenyans will start paying higher park entry fees from Oct 1, the first review in 18 years, after KWS rolled out new charges approved by MPs:
We’ve done a deeper thread on the new charges below:
lets start for access fees for adults;
Amboseli & Lake Nakuru National Parks
— East African Citizen: Sh1,500
— Resident: Sh2,025
— Non-Resident: $90
— African Citizen: $50
Sep 29 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Security surveillance in Kenya is much deeper than most people think.
Many people wonder if they’re really being tracked.
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Now, security surveillance in Kenya has grown deeper and more sophisticated than most people realize.
Many people have almost no sense of privacy, as their movements, calls, and daily routines can be tracked with surprising precision.
Sep 15 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
Let’s Talk About Signature CIO Funds
A Global Investment Opportunity for Kenyan Investors
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Now, many Kenyan investors are looking beyond local markets to diversify their portfolios and grow wealth.
This is due to the coming of global investment opportunities like Signature CIO Funds, rising awareness of international markets, and the need for long-term wealth growth.
Aug 7 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
If you’re a Kenyan living abroad, managing finances back home is often a priority. This includes supporting family, saving, or buying property.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up and manage your financial activities from outside the country.
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The first step is having a bank account that you can operate from outside the country. One option is the Co-op Diaspora account, which supports both local and foreign currencies.
You can open this account online in Kenyan Shillings, USD, GBP, EUR, CAD or AUD. It helps you stay connected to your finances just like home.
Aug 6 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
Auditor General reveals massive irregularities in the latest audit on the eCitizen platform.
We’ve done a deep thread on the audit — here’s the summary.
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Auditor General reveals that the government paid Sh492 million plus $414,000 for eCitizen services to Electronic Citizen Solutions Ltd, a company not in the contract.
Jul 27 • 14 tweets • 2 min read
Kenyan schools are facing a funding crisis.
Here’s a detailed thread on how it started and got worse.
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Kenya’s government gives capitation money to public schools every year to support free basic education.
But schools say they’re still broke.
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Jul 22 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Last week, we shared a brief guide on how to register your trading account.
Now, here’s a quick step-by-step guide on how to set up your trading account for use:
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For those who missed the last session on registration, you can check out the thread below.
Understanding Bank Loans in Kenya — A Simple Guide
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Loans are useful tools when you need to fund a business, handle emergencies, pay school fees, or make major purchases.
This is a simplified look at the different types of loans, how interest is charged, what banks consider before approval, and key tips for borrowing responsibly.
Jun 12 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Here is a detailed analysis of Kenya’s Sh4.3 trillion budget for 2025/26 — who gained more, who lost funding, and what it means for key sectors.
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Let’s start with the key allocations:
President William Ruto's government plans to spend a total of Sh147.5 billion of taxpayers’ money on 17 digital systems, including SHIF, Maisha Namba, and e-Citizen upgrades
Many were once dismissed as wasteful but are now back at nearly triple the previous cost
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-SHIF — Sh104 billion
-Export & Import Certification System — Sh19.8 billion
-Maisha Namba (NEMIS to KEMIS transition) — Sh12 billion
-E-procurement — Sh5.1 billion
-Integrated County Revenue System — Sh3.8 billion
-Pension Management Upgrade — Sh1.9 billion
