Kenyan Wallstreet

Is Kenya's $10 Billion crypto market the silent solution to the nation's persistent dollar shortage? In this technical deep dive, we sit down with Felix Macharia, CEO of Kotani Pay, to explore the massive institutional shift toward stablecoins in East Africa. While retail speculation often grabs the headlines, the real story lies in Kenya's manufacturing and trade sectors. As the Kenyan Shilling f...

Can Kenya secure $2 Billion in investment in a single day? In this exclusive business interview, we sit down with John Mwendwa, CEO of Invest Kenya, to break down the ambitious roadmap for the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026. As global capital markets shift, Kenya is positioning itself not just as a regional leader, but as a $75 Trillion market access hub. We explore the hig...

For this special Live Trading Bell Townhall, the spotlight will be on a deep-dive conversation with Joe Sang, Managing Director of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), as we unpack the details behind one of Kenya's most anticipated listings. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the man at the helm of KPC at a defining moment in the company's history — moving from a state corporati...

TKWS founder Erick Asuma sits down with Former WPP Scangroup veteran Sandeep Madan, Co-founder & CEO of The Partnership Africa. In this exclusive interview, Sandeep shares his audacious strategy for challenging the status quo, the importance of human connection in the age of AI, and directly addresses the controversial "poaching" accusations regarding former WPP Scangroup clients. Sandeep also...

In this episode, our co-founder Eric Asuma sits down with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa to discuss the company's recent half-year financial results and the impact of Ethiopia's recent currency devaluation on group earnings. Peter shares insights on how, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, Safaricom's net income would have been up 21% if not for the currency depreciation. Safaricom Ethiop...

In this episode, Reena Moonoosamy, Group Chief Services Officer at National Insurance Co., Ltd. in Mauritius, speaks to Ally Mwakaneno on the evolving landscape of the insurance sector and the trends shaping the industry. She highlights the impact of emerging hazards, such as the pandemic and climate change, on the insurance sector. Reena also explores the role of InsurTech in Mauritius and the ch...

Jo-Ann Pohl, senior advisor at Kearney Africa, shares her insights on effective leadership and the experiences of being a woman in the financial sector. She speaks to Patricia Kamau on the importance of change agility, empathetic curiosity, creative compliance, and courage as key attributes for effective leadership. Joanne emphasizes the need for continuous learning, networking, and advocating for...

Yawa Hansen-Quao, founder of Leading Ladies Network, discusses the importance of empowering Africa's future leaders through ethical leadership, gender parity, and inclusive governance. She shares the inspiration behind her organization and the work they do to support young girls and women in their leadership journeys. Yawa emphasizes the need to meet women where they are, provide practical and act...

Mary Mulili, the Managing Director and CEO of UBA Kenya, shares her leadership journey and the key drivers of success in the banking industry. She emphasizes the importance of customer centricity, innovation, and strategic partnerships in driving growth and inclusion. Mary also discusses the challenges faced by women in finance, such as work-life integration and stereotypes, and suggests actionabl...

In this insightful episode, we delve into the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in shaping sustainable development across Africa. Our guest, Catherine Musakali, co-founder of the Women on Boards Network Kenya, shares her expertise on how ESG has evolved into a vital boardroom agenda. We explore how integrating these factors into financial and governance decisions...

Stephen Lokonyo gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at First Assurance - one of Kenya's oldest companies In this first episode of Season Two of the Investing Like an Executive series, Andrew Barden sits down with Stephen Lokonyo, the MD of First Assurance, to learn more about Kenya's insurance industry, find out more about FA's new products, and hear the story behind Mr. Lokonyo's career...

This episode focuses on the role of member-based organizations, like the Organization of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurance (OESAI), in promoting financial inclusion, particularly for women in the financial sector. Key Takeaways: Financial Education: Financial education plays a crucial role in boosting public understanding of insurance products. Initiatives such as radio shows and social media...

In this episode, Nuru Mugambi and Patience Muvea discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavior in the insurance sector. They explore the shifts in preference and demand, such as the increased uptake of private health insurance and life insurance. They also discuss the scaling back of secondary insurance products like motor insurance. Patience highlights the importance of flexibl...

Tanzania Banking Association (TBA) Executive Director Tusekelege Joune shares insights on how East Africa member associations are undertaking capacity building as well as benchmarking, so as to facilitate cross-border trade and promote financial inclusion in the region. #CEOChat

Dr Habil Olaka shares insights on Green Investment Opportunities for Households and Enterprises in East Africa.

Mr. Wilbrod Humphreys Owor Executive Director, Uganda Bankers Association, shares insights on Strategies of Deeping Financial Inclusion in East Africa.

In this third edition of the Kenyan Wall Street's Investing Like an Executive series, we sit down with Samuel Kariuki, the CEO of Mi Vida Homes, to discuss the real estate developer's new Garden City development, the state of the affordable housing industry in Kenya, and concluding with some words of wisdom for young people looking to build a career in real estate.

The Global Peace Index 2023 (GPI 2023) reveals sharp deterioration in peace last year with Sub-Saharan Africa witnessing an increase in levels of terrorism. Over 80,000 people have died in the Russia-Ukraine war which has also disrupted global food supply chain and hypothetical Chinese blockade of Taiwan likely to disrupt complex electronics supply. The aftermath of Libya conflict, end of war in S...

Investing in African tech startups is rapidly gaining momentum, with more investors recognizing the massive untapped potential in the continent's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Ventures Unknown, an organization whose mission is to build connections to and between emerging tech ecosystems and access to capital, recently made its first trip to Nairobi to explore the African tech ecosystem. We sat down w...

In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, Executive Director and Board Secretary, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS) Presidential Center for Women and Development as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. The EJS Center aims to amplify the voice of women and girls in all spheres of life by increasing the representation of women in public service leaders...

In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Tabby Tsengiwe, General Manager of  Public Affairs & Communication at Old Mutual Limited as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. Old Mutual ( www.oldmutual.com ) is a sponsor of the 2022 Angaza Awards happening on 8th June 2022. In addition to sponsoring the awards, Old Mutual is supporting the Top 10 throug...

In this episode, Ms Salome Mboya interviews Jacqueline Karasha, Head of Corporate Business, Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Kenya as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in insurance what it takes to succeed in the insurance sector Jacqueline Karasha is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. When Jacqueline Karasha joined Sanlam Kenya in 2016, she was tasked with turn...

In this episode Leah Wamugu interviews Sharon Kinyanjui as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in cross border payments her career in digital payments and what it takes to succeed as a regional business & technology leader Sharon Kinyanjui is the first woman to direct WorldRemit's operations across 70 countries, of which 42 countries are in Africa. The region she is responsible for dri...

Fleunt in Tax is a new show birthed out of a collaboration between Kenyan Wallstreet and Ushuru.co.ke. In this episode Eric Jackson speaks to John, a tax expert from Ushuru.co.ke as they break down: implications of the news Finance Bill 2022 how the new taxes will affect individuals and small businesses the various timelines before the bill becomes and act and is potentially turned into law what y...

In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Rina Hicks as they discuss: democratizing investment as a financial inclusion priority the role of financial literacy in growing Africas capital markets what it takes to succeed as a woman in Investment Banking Rina Hicks was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by the Angaza Awards. Rina Hicks directs the Corporate Finance Advisory uni...