The Mwango Capital Podcast

In this episode recorded on 22.04.2025 and hosted by Joe Mwaniki , we are joined by DigiTax CEO, Caine Wanjau , as we explore how the firm is helping simplify tax compliance for SMEs and large businesses in Kenya. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 Caine’s Background 00:03:25 Legal Framework on eTims 00:08:14 Digitax’s Role and Approval by...

In this episode recorded on 15.04.2025, we are joined by Arvocap Asset Managers ’ CEO & Co-founder, Monicah Mwaniki, and CIO & Co-founder, Wilson Wariari , as we discuss investing, building wealth, and navigating today’s markets. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction and Journey to Asset Management 00:04:41 Chief Investment Officer’s Role 00:07:40 High...

In this episode recorded on 27.02.2025, we are joined by analyst and investor, David Kigunda , to explore his journey from Kenya to Wall Street and back. We cover his path to business school, transitioning to Wall Street, networking, a comparison between US vs Kenyan markets, key lessons on global markets, and investment strategies. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:...

In this episode recorded on 10.04.2025, we are joined by the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company CEO & MD, Johnstone Oltetia , to unpack the mortgage process and clear up common misconceptions about homeownership. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Affordable Housing Challenges 00:07:07 Home-Ownership Market In Kenya 00:11:47 Facilitating Mort...

In this episode recorded on 26.03.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by the I&M Bank Kenya CEO, Kihara Maina, and CFO, David Ngata, to break down the bank's 2024 performance. We cover demand for credit, regional performance and diversification, non-performing loans, M&A opportunities, strategic challenges, and growth opportunities. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Sho...

In this episode recorded on 20.03.2025, we host the Absa Bank Kenya CFO, Yusuf Omari , to break down Absa Bank's 2024 performance. We cover revenue growth, cost management, investments in digital transformation, capital requirements, acquisition strategy, and the company’s future outlook. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:03 Yusuf’s Career Jo...

In this episode recorded on 21.03.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by Boniface Kamiti, Manager - Consumer Protection at the Competition Authority of Kenya , to discuss consumer protection in Kenya. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview of CAK’s Role 00:07:11 Key Consumer Rights 00:09:21 Common Issues and Recourse 00:13:08 Dig...

In this episode recorded on 25.02.2025, we are joined by Absa Life Assurance Kenya Managing Director and Principal Officer, Githanji Waiguru, to break down life insurance and its role in securing your financial future. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:15 Cultural Influences in Insurance 00:04:49 Journey of Absa Life in Kenya 00:11:59 Relatio...

In this episode recorded on 06.03.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by Stanbic Holdings ' Chief Financial & Value Officer, Dennis Musau , to break down the banks’ FY 2024 performance. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 Cost of Funds 00:02:41 Net Interest Margins and Private Sector Credit Growth 00:09:31 Impact of Tax Policy 00:...

In this episode recorded on 07.02.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by Churchill Ogutu - Economist at IC Group , and David Rogovic - VP and Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s , to discuss credit ratings and their impact on African economies. We also cover their significance, perceived bias, impact on debt restructuring, and the feasibility of an African credit rating agency. Subscribe t...

In this episode recorded on 30.01.2025 and hosted by Nicole Njuguna , we are joined by Co-operative Bank ’s Diaspora Banking Manager, Edison Mochiemo , to discuss the top investment opportunities available for diasporans. We cover the various products tailored for them, common challenges encountered, emerging investment trends, and exiting investments. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new...

In this episode recorded on 05.02.2025, we host EABL ’s CFO, Risper Ohaga , as we unpack the firm’s half-year 2024/25 results in detail. We cover the impact of macroeconomic factors on the company’s operations, supply chain management, capital expenditure, and the focus in 2025. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 Impact of Macroeconomic Fac...

In this episode recorded on 23.01.2025, we host Asman Mugambi , CEO of Jubilee Life Insurance , to explore strategies for smarter financial planning in 2025 and beyond. We also cover Jubilee Life Insurance and its products, risk management, misconceptions about life insurance, and regulation in cryptocurrency. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:0...

In this episode recorded on 06.02.2025, we host the Stima Sacco CEO, Gamaliel Hassan , to learn how SACCOs operate, their benefits, and how to leverage them for financial growth. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Key Quotes “More than 40% - 45 % of the money that we earn as a profit, is paid back to our membership.” “Even as you look at what is being given to you as a return, the...

In this episode recorded on 14.01.2025, we are joined by Hawi Abwonji - Research Analyst at ArvoCap Asset Managers , Stephanie Kimani - Economist, and Sunil Sanger - MD, Orion Advisory Services as we explore 2024 economic trends and the outlook for 2025. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:42 Macroeconomic Environment in 2024 00:06:57 Equity Ma...

In this episode recorded on 10.12.2024, we are joined by Stella Mutai - HFC Kenya ’s Head of Mortgage, Florah Muthaura - KMRC ’s Head of Risk & Compliance, and Shadrack Etale - a Branch Manager at Stima Sacco , as we explore affordable homeownership for the Kenyan diaspora. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Key Quotes “ The company's primary mission is mainly to provide affordable...

In this episode recorded on 13.12.2024 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by the Competition Authority of Kenya ’s Director of Policy and Research, Dr. Adano Wario, as we unpack how competition can tackle inequality and promote fairer markets. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:26 CAK’s Role and Mandate 00:08:06 Overlapping Mandates wit...

In this episode recorded on 03.12.2024, we are joined by Jubilee Insurance’s GM Corporate & Retail Pensions Catherine Kangata and Chief Distribution Officer Kanyingi Kagucia to learn more about life insurance. We cover the state of life insurance in Kenya, insurance penetration, choosing the right insurance plan, claim settlement, and accessibility of insurance products. Subscribe to get notified...

In this episode recorded on 21.11.2024 and hosted by Tim Kipchumba - Co-founder at Questworks , we are joined by Spin Mobile Limited ’s CEO, Dr. Victor Kiplagat , and CTO, Eng. Sammy Kariuki, to discuss how alternative data is revolutionizing credit scoring. We cover the use of alternative data in credit scoring, security and privacy of user data, the application of AI in credit scoring, and adapt...

In this episode recorded on 02.12.2024 and hosted by Ramah Nyang , we are joined by Robert Kibaara - CEO of HF Group as we dive into HF Group's Q3 2024 results and their rights issue. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Key Quotes “We have heavily digitized our business… We have 54 journeys and we embarked on enabling customers to be able to consume services of the bank through the...

In this episode recorded on 20.11.2024, we are joined by Brent Malahay - Chief Strategy Officer at Equity Group , Willy Mulamba - Ag. Managing Director at Equity BCDC , and Paty-Paterne Mushagalusa - Commercial Director at Equity BCDC to unpack Equity Group's Q3 2024 results and the DRC strategy. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Key Quotes “Let me give you four statistics which m...

In celebration of Customer Service Week, we partnered with Kenya Airways on a discussion about growing towards customer excellence. Our guest host, Terryanne Chebet , is joined by Julius Thairu - Chief Commercial & Customer Officer at Kenya Airways of Customer Service Week in this episode recorded on 08.10.2024. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00...

In this episode recorded on 03.10.2024, we are joined by Dr. Brian Lishenga - Founding Chair of Rupha Kenya and Dr. Trizah Tracey John - Ag. Head of Health Financing at the Ministry of Health to discuss the Social Health Insurance Fund. We cover the transition from NHIF to SHIF, SHIF benefits, NHIF’s weaknesses that SHIF seeks to address, implementation challenges, funding mechanisms, and the clai...

In this episode recorded on 19.09.2024, we are joined by Geofrey Mwaura - Head of Refinancing at Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company , Lydia Owuor - Partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr , Stella Situma - Partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr , and Beatrice Chege - Head of Mortage at Absa Bank Kenya to discuss common misconceptions about mortgages in Kenya. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Ke...

In this episode recorded on 24.09.2024, we are joined by Spiro Kenya CEO, Kaushik Burman, and Deputy Country Manager, Raymond Kitunga, to discuss the impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Kenya's transport sector. We also cover the African EV market landscape, building the EV ecosystem in Kenya, financing solutions to drive EV adoption, and Spiro’s key products and innovations. Subscribe to get not...