The Mwango Capital Podcast

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode of Mwango Uncensored, we host a rich panel of guests as we get a fresh perspective of the Kenya we want in conjunction with Africa Uncensored . We are joined by Nanjira and Nanjala Nyabola in a discussion that includes a look at Kenya since the promulgation of a new constitution a deca...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Jubilee Insurance CEO Julius Kipngetich and his team to talk all about the company’s life insurance product offerings, the onboarding to claiming process, and the benefits of each product. We also discuss insurance penetration in Kenya, investment and capital allocation strate...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Cytonn Investments CEO Edwin H. Dande for a deep dive into the history, business model, and future of Cytonn. We discuss asset-liability mismatch, the state of the Kenyan capital market, and the funding and completion of the firm’s projects. Subscribe to get notified when we m...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Samuel Kariuki , Centum Real Estate ’s Managing Director, and Fred Murimi , the Managing Partner at Centum Capital Partners , to discuss Centum Real Estate’s business model and objectives, its projects, and the KES 17B investment commitment from GEM . Subscribe to get notified...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. A shortage of potatoes at KFC Kenya due to delayed imports raised a furore amongst Kenyans online. In this episode, we discuss the issue at length, look at building local supply chains, and explore policy issues and implementation of market standards in agriculture. We are joined by Linda Achan , Kath...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Kwame Owino ( IEA Kenya ), June Odongo ( Senga ), Kevin Ngige ( Genghis Capital ), and Reuben Wambui ( UNEP FI ) in a review of 2021. We cover the major trends during the year from a small business, financial markets, and macro-economic perspective. The guests share their refl...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host the Competition Authority of Kenya ’s Director-General Wang’ombe KariukI, MBS on a discussion on the role of the authority, implications of market dominance, regulations in the digital lending space, and the conditions necessary for mergers and acquisitions. Subscribe to get n...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Centum PLC ’s CEO Dr. James Mworia on a discussion about the company’s HY 2021/2022 results. We also cover the company’s business model, the performance of its subsidiaries, capital allocation, and its current Centum 4.0 strategy. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new p...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we are joined by Ramah Nyang' , John-Allan Namu , Klaire Muriithi , Rosebell Kagumire , and Wanjala Were on a discussion on the disruption happening in the media space in Africa. The panel tackles in-depth trends in the media industry, advertising vs subscription revenue models, micro...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host I&M Bank Limited Kenya ’s CEO Kihara Maina on discussions ranging from his educational and career background, the bank’s approach to mergers and acquisitions, and his thoughts on fintech and the adoption of blockchain technology. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new po...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host NTV Kenya ’s Business Editor Julians Amboko on a discussion about hosting the instructive Business Redefined and CFO Chat shows, his transition from financial advisory to business journalism, and his most memorable interviewing moments and learnings from his career. Subscribe...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host BK Group ’s CFO Nathalie Mpaka on a discussion about the Group’s Q3 2021 results. She also offers a great primer on understanding a bank’s financials, tips from her career as a seasoned CFO, and experiences around cross-listing on the NSE and the shelved share buyback programm...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Standard Chartered Kenya ’s Head of Wealth Management Paul Njoki on a discussion about his career experiences in the finance field, investment challenges and tips, and the East African wealth management space. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Get full access...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host Vipingo Development Limited’ s Managing Director Kenneth Mbae on a discussion about his career experience spanning 11 years, the state of the real estate market in Kenya, VDL’s business model as a master developer, and their various projects. Subscribe to get notified when we...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, the Flame Tree Group CEO Heril Bangera shares insights into manufacturing and distribution, product localization to capture cross-border markets, and the firm’s future outlook as a pan-African FMCG company. Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post. Get full access to The Mwan...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte , Stanbic Uganda Head of Investment Banking Paul Muganwa, and representatives from SBG Securities and Dyer and Blair Investment Bank. We discuss the MTN IPO, MTN’s business model, and the state of the Ugandan capital markets. Subscribe to get notified...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host the Acorn Holdings CEO Edward Kirathe and CIO Raghav Gandhi for a discussion on the state of real estate investments in Kenya, mobilizing funds through the capital markets, and the firm’s recently-launched offering for retail investors, VUKA . Subscribe to get notified when we...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets. In this episode, we host the BK Group CEO Diane Karusisi on a discussion around the group’s digital transformation strategy, its growth and expansion plans into other financial services, and the threat posed by the emergence of fintech to the banking sector. Subscribe to get notified when we make a ne...

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss pertinent issues regarding African capital markets. This week we host the Jubilee Holdings CEO Dr. Julius Kipng'etich. Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss pertinent issues regarding African capital markets. This week we host the Centum CEO James Mworia. Show Notes: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:22 What Inspires You? 00:09:09 What Makes a Great Business Leader 00:12:24 Centum’s Business 00:24:42 Opportunities and Future Growth 00:28:53 Key Areas to Grow EBITDA 00:36:06 Amu Power Failures and Lessons Le...