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CBK Kenya

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Commodities

Kenyan Court Blocks Vodacom's $2.1bn Safaricom Stake Sale, Shares

A Kenyan court has struck down Vodacom's $2.1bn Safaricom stake purchase, reopening a long-running legal battle over the deal.

5 min read

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African Equities

African Central Banks Hold the Line as Inflation Shapes Rate Decisions

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya kept their benchmark interest rates unchanged as policymakers balanced inflation risks against economic growth. The decisions highlight the different pressures facing three of Africa's largest economies.

1 min read

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Exchange indeces

Nairobi NSE Market Brief: Kenyan Stocks Hold Steady Ahead of CBK Rate Decision

Kenya's stock market delivered mixed performance in early August as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Central Bank of Kenya's interest rate decision. Here's what the latest movements on the Nairobi Securities Exchange mean for investors and businesses.

2 min read