Kenya’s teenage investors more than double as stock market recovery draws a younger generation to the NSE
The number of junior equity investors at the NSE increased to 497 in September 2026 from 236 at the end of December 2025. Junior investors' combined shareholdings were valued at approximately KSh120 million, representing 0.003% of the NSE’s KSh4 trillion equity market.
The 20-year experiment: Why IFC thinks African agritech has finally come of age
The IFC has identified 15 agritech companies across Africa to support agricultural modernization. The initiative aims to connect agritech firms directly with nearly 200 commercial banks.
Helium Health secures $2.5 million Google grant to tackle maternal deaths with AI
Helium Health secured a ₦3.4 billion ($2.5 million) grant from Google.org for maternal healthcare. The HeliumMum initiative aims to reach 1.9 million pregnant women over three years.
Kenya wants alternative infrastructure funding, but questions remain over who carries the financial risk
David Ndii defended alternative financing structures at the NCBA Economic Forum 2026. Kenya is exploring infrastructure financing plans that include pension capital and securitisation.
Yellow Card acquires GoMoney to enter Brazil
Yellow Card has acquired GoMoney, a Brazilian virtual asset service provider. The acquisition allows Yellow Card to operate directly in Brazil for the first time.
