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01
🇰🇪 Kenyan
finance/KE | global

NIF policy proposes 7pc minimum equity return, caps project exposure

The policy, currently before the National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee, proposes that no more than 40 percent of the Fund’s assets be invested in a single sector, while exposure to one project would be capped at 20 percent of the Fund’s assets.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 9:53 AM

Impact

51

02
🇰🇪 Kenyan
oil/KE | global

EPRA starts search for new DG after Kiptoo resignation

EPRA has advertised the position, with applicants required to be Kenyan citizens with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and at least seven years’ senior-level experience, including a minimum of two years’ experience in the petroleum and energy sector.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 3:10 PM

Impact

44

03
🇰🇪 Kenyan
finance/KE | global

Family Bank half-year profit after tax up 62pc to Sh3.7bn

The lender attributed the growth to a 41 percent increase in net interest income to Sh9.7 billion, supported by higher interest income from loans and advances to customers.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 12:05 PM

Impact

42

04
🇰🇪 Kenyan
finance/KE | global

YEGO enters Nairobi boda ride-hailing market

The company, which launched its taxi and corporate mobility services in Kenya in 2022, said the boda service will offer metered fares, distinguishing it from other ride-hailing operators such as Bolt.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 2:27 PM

Impact

42

05
🇰🇪 Kenyan
markets/KE | global

KenGen searches for new CEO ahead of Peter Njenga retirement

In an advertisement published in a local daily, the power producer said the incoming CEO will report to the Board of Directors and provide strategic and visionary leadership while taking full operational responsibility for implementing and evaluating the company’s business plans.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM

Impact

41

06
🇰🇪 Kenyan
finance/KE | global

Absa hikes dividend 150pc to Sh0.5 per share despite 10pc profit drop

The lender's half-year results for the six months ended June show that shareholders received Sh0.2 per share during a similar period last year.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 10:46 AM

Impact

41

07
🇰🇪 Kenyan
economics/KE | global

Kenya Power, Unga Farm Care consignments face possible KRA auction

A notice published in the Kenya Gazette on August 14, 2026 gives the affected owners 30 days to enter and remove the goods from customs custody, failure to which they will be treated as abandoned and disposed of in accordance with the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 1:30 PM

Impact

31

08
🇰🇪 Kenyan
economics/KE | global

Bolt expands motorbike delivery service in Mombasa

Bolt Send, which was introduced in Mombasa in March using cars, is targeted at small retailers, online sellers, restaurants, pharmacies, offices and individuals seeking a convenient way to deliver parcels.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 1:21 PM

Impact

31

09
🇰🇪 Kenyan
economics/KE | global

Directline Assurance faces liquidation petition at High Court

The petition was filed by Yusra Ahmed Abubakar, Maryam Maamun, a minor suing through her aunt and next friend Yusra Ahmed Abubakar, and Umma Salama Maamun, a minor suing through her mother and next friend Yusra Ahmed Abubakar.

Capital FM Kenya Business | discovered by Capital FM Kenya Business | Aug 18, 2026, 11:25 AM

Impact

30