Prediction Markets Are Quietly Emerging in Kenya.

Here is how you can be part of it

Save the thread below: People make predictions every day, like in markets, elections, sports events, prices, and news, but there is no system to track or test those views, so when they are right or wrong, it goes unnoticed.

Now this is where prediction markets come in.

Here is the list of counties with their key mineral deposits across Kenya.

Thread below: Kwale County
— Niobium
— Rare earth elements (Mrima Hills)

Homa Bay County
— Niobium
— Fluorite
— Rare earth elements (Homa Mountain, Rangwa)
— Gold potential (Ruri, Kuge)

Kenya’s imported cars face total taxes of about 70%–100% of their value, pushing prices higher.

Here is the explanation of how the taxes are structured.

Save the thread below: Now the price of imported cars in Kenya has gone up sharply due to heavy taxation at the port.

The cost is mainly driven by how multiple taxes are applied on a single vehicle.

Understanding Trading Basics with Ziidi Trader

Save the thread below: Now that most Kenyans know about Ziidi Trader, the M-PESA mini-app that lets you buy and sell NSE stocks instantly, it’s time to understand how trading really works.

A Quiet Shift in AI and Digital Infrastructure Investing

Here is how few people are taking advantage

Save the thread below AI, cloud computing, and data storage are growing faster than ever.

The real backbone is compute power, with GPUs, servers, and data centers making it all possible

We have managed to uncover Traffic (Minor Offences) Rules and the charges motorists face following the rollout of the new NTSA Instant Fines system.

Save the thread below: Firstly, let’s start with the charges on vehicle identification offences

— Driving without number plates or with incorrectly fixed plates → sh10,000
— Failing to carry a valid inspection certificate → sh10,000

BlackRock visits Stanchart Kenya for advanced wealth advisory and client engagements

Full thread below

Save it: Now, the world’s largest asset manager with over USD 14 trillion in Assets Under Management, BlackRock, visited Stanchart Kenya (@StanChartKE).

They held deep client engagements and advanced wealth advisory training

Tenwek CTC has installed Kenya’s first Dual Source CT scanner, bringing advanced cardiac, neuro, and oncologic imaging to the region.

More details in the thread below Now, Tenwek CTC, one of the top cardiothoracic centres in Sub-Saharan Africa, has installed Kenya’s first Dual Source CT scanner.

The new scanner is called SOMATOM Pro.Pulse.

Here’s everything you need to know about Ziidi Trader, the new M-Pesa mini-app for buying and selling NSE shares.

Save and share the thread below: Kenyans have faced challenges accessing the stock market quickly, as traditional CDS account setups can take days or even weeks.

Now there is a new solution to make trading easier called Ziidi Trader.

How to buy shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO.

Here is a step-by-step guide

Thread below: As we all know, the Government of Kenya is releasing 65% of its stake in KPC to the public while retaining 35%.

We will guide you on how to apply.

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO

Save the thread below; First, let’s understand what Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is

KPC is a State Corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Kenya.

KPC primarily handles the transportation, storage, and distribution of petroleum products

Kenya’s highlight on the crypto market last year:

Thread below: Nearly 1 million Kenyans are now invested in cryptocurrencies, up from 10,000 in 2017, showing rapid adoption despite the ups and downs.

Kenya has 11 firms in Africa’s 130 fastest-growing companies, according to Statista & Financial Times.

Here is the explanation in the thread.

Save it: Now, the first company is Roam Electric, ranked 35th in Africa and Kenya’s fastest-growing firm.

Roam is actually a Swedish-owned company that makes electric buses, motorcycles & swappable batteries, with revenue up 548% from Sh53 million in 2020 to Sh3 billion in 2023.

Japanese giant Asahi Group is set to acquire 65% of EABL from Diageo for Sh300 billion.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the deal and what it means for the region

Save the thread below: EABL has been one of East Africa’s most iconic breweries, producing Tusker, Senator, and Serengeti beers, as well as spirits like Chrome and Kenya Cane.

The company has a market cap of Sh198 billion as of today.

Kenya’s Government to Sell Its 15% Safaricom Stake to Vodafone Kenya Ltd for Sh245 Billion.

We have done a deeper thread on this deal

Save it below: Now, Safaricom has confirmed that Vodafone Kenya Ltd will acquire the Government’s 15% stake for Sh245 billion.

This marks one of the largest ownership restructures in Kenya’s corporate history

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.

Save the thread below: 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

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).

Thread below: 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.

Let’s Talk About Signature CIO Funds

A Global Investment Opportunity for Kenyan Investors

Thread below: 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.

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.

Save the thread below: 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.

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.

Here is what happened in the thread below: Now Cytonn had launched Cytonn High Yield Solutions (CHYS) and Cytonn Project Notes (CPN) as private real estate funds.

StanChart Kenya has launched a program allowing investors to borrow against CBK bonds.

Save the thread below for details. 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.