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As plummeting interest rates erode the appeal of "vanilla" assets like money market funds, investors are aggressively pivoting toward Special Funds in search of yield. But does a higher return always signal a smart play, or are investors overlooking the fine print?  Wanjiru Gichuru, CEO of Pergamon Investment Bank, joins the podcast to break down the surge in special funds, the mechanics of s...

As geopolitics fuels market uncertainty, investors are turning to gold and silver as safe-haven assets. In this episode, Tito Namu of Absa Securities outlines the investment case for precious metals, unpacks the key drivers of price movements and explains how investors can access gold through the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

As geopolitics fuels market uncertainty, investors are turning to gold and silver as safe-haven assets. In this episode, Tito Namu of Absa Securities outlines the investment case for precious metals, unpacks the key drivers of price movements and explains how investors can access gold through the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is facing its most brutal credibility test yet. Prices have dropped by nearly half from the all-time high of $126,000 recorded in October 2025, rattling investors and reviving doubts about the durability of digital assets. Yet Bitcoin has survived several dramatic crashes before, each time staging a comeback that strengthened its supporters’ belief in t...

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is facing its most brutal credibility test yet. Prices have dropped by nearly half from the all-time high of $126,000 recorded in October 2025, rattling investors and reviving doubts about the durability of digital assets. Yet Bitcoin has survived several dramatic crashes before, each time staging a comeback that strengthened its supporters' belief in t...

In this episode, Theo Capital founder and chairman Eric Ruenji reflects on the first two years leading up to the launch of shares trading on the mobile money platform M-Pesa. He discusses the cold approaches to senior executives, the regulatory and operational hurdles, and the lessons learnt from developing the Ziidi Trader platform

In this episode, Theo Capital founder and chairman Eric Ruenji reflects on the first two years leading up to the launch of shares trading on the mobile money platform M-Pesa. He discusses the cold approaches to senior executives, the regulatory and operational hurdles, and the lessons learnt from developing the Ziidi Trader platform

After an 11-year listing drought on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is finally breaking the ice. Its initial public offering (IPO) is here, but with a Sh9-per-share entry point, is it cheap, or just affordable? How do you discern a good deal from the “froth” in the market?  In this special episode of Make Money, Wesley Manambo, Senior Research Analyst at Stan...

After an 11-year listing drought on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) is finally breaking the ice. Its initial public offering (IPO) is here, but with a Sh9-per-share entry point, is it cheap, or just affordable? How do you discern a good deal from the "froth" in the market?  In this special episode of Make Money, Wesley Manambo, Senior Research Analyst at Stan...

Commercial banks are aggressively pursuing affluent investors, using their cross-market expertise to position themselves as wealth managers, not just lenders.  In this episode presented by Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Ouma Orero and Khushboo Dhutia explore what defines an affluent investor, why banks are winning over traditional fund managers and how aspiring wealthy Kenyans can access weal...

Commercial banks are aggressively pursuing affluent investors, using their cross-market expertise to position themselves as wealth managers, not just lenders.  In this episode presented by Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, Ouma Orero and Khushboo Dhutia explore what defines an affluent investor, why banks are winning over traditional fund managers and how aspiring wealthy Kenyans can access weal...

The year is coming to an end, but the market never rests. As the season wraps up, we turn our attention to the one question every serious investor is asking: Where exactly will the money be flowing in 2026? Macroeconomics analyst Stellar Swakei joins us to share a comprehensive, early outlook. In this episode, she will: • Explain the key macro-factors and risks that are about to redefine the inves...

The year is coming to an end, but the market never rests. As the season wraps up, we turn our attention to the one question every serious investor is asking: Where exactly will the money be flowing in 2026? Macroeconomics analyst Stellar Swakei joins us to share a comprehensive, early outlook. In this episode, she will: • Explain the key macro-factors and risks that are about to redefine the inves...

As 2025 wraps up, Make Money takes a look at the wins of the year. We break down the top-performing asset classes and sectors and analyse the macroeconomic forces, policy shifts, and global trends that propelled their success. We are joined by IC Group economist Churchill Ogutu.

As 2025 wraps up, Make Money takes a look at the wins of the year. We break down the top-performing asset classes and sectors and analyse the macroeconomic forces, policy shifts, and global trends that propelled their success. We are joined by IC Group economist Churchill Ogutu.

November is synonymous with deep discounts, but the savings aren’t just limited to electronics, appliances and groceries. For savvy investors, the ‘Black November’ season offers an opportunity to hunt for bargain investments. In this episode, Wesley Manambo, a Senior Research Associate at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), walks us through the essential process of identifying undervalued asset (a bar...

November is synonymous with deep discounts, but the savings aren't just limited to electronics, appliances and groceries. For savvy investors, the 'Black November' season offers an opportunity to hunt for bargain investments. In this episode, Wesley Manambo, a Senior Research Associate at Standard Investment Bank (SIB), walks us through the essential process of identifying undervalued asset (a bar...

The global market rally, largely fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is showing classic signs of exuberance and over-valuation. Can this momentum in offshore markets like the US truly be sustained, or is a major correction on the horizon?  For Kenyan investors, this is not just a foreign story — it affects an estimated Sh50 billion in local funds held in offshore securities. Jubilee Asset...

The global market rally, largely fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is showing classic signs of exuberance and over-valuation. Can this momentum in offshore markets like the US truly be sustained, or is a major correction on the horizon?  For Kenyan investors, this is not just a foreign story — it affects an estimated Sh50 billion in local funds held in offshore securities. Jubilee Asset...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity while threatening to make some jobs obsolete.  In this episode, we explore whether AI can truly replace human financial advisors. WealthPro Africa Founder and CEO Victor Marangu joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping investing, what it gets right, and where human insight still matters most.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity while threatening to make some jobs obsolete.  In this episode, we explore whether AI can truly replace human financial advisors. WealthPro Africa Founder and CEO Victor Marangu joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping investing, what it gets right, and where human insight still matters most.

Local stocks have emerged as the top-returning asset class of 2025 by a significant margin (an accounting mile), reigniting massive retail investor interest in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This episode is we break down everything you need to know to capitalise on this boom – from opening a CDS (Central Depository System) and trading account, placing the first trade, and understanding how the s...

Local stocks have emerged as the top-returning asset class of 2025 by a significant margin (an accounting mile), reigniting massive retail investor interest in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This episode is we break down everything you need to know to capitalise on this boom – from opening a CDS (Central Depository System) and trading account, placing the first trade, and understanding how the s...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange has recorded back-to-back gains of more than 30 percent in 2024 and again so far in 2025, buoying investor confidence and lifting portfolio values. But for those who stayed on the sidelines, is it too late to join the rally? In this episode, NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti breaks down the key drivers of the market recovery, where fresh opportunities remain,...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange has recorded back-to-back gains of more than 30 percent in 2024 and again so far in 2025, buoying investor confidence and lifting portfolio values. But for those who stayed on the sidelines, is it too late to join the rally? In this episode, NSE Chief Executive Officer Frank Mwiti breaks down the key drivers of the market recovery, where fresh opportunities remain,...