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Market Watch, Though Leadership

IS THE NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE TURNING INTO A “CASINO”?

April 2, 2025 Comments Off on IS THE NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE TURNING INTO A “CASINO”?

The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) is witnessing a surge in speculative trading, with small-cap and underperforming stocks skyrocketing by over 105% in value. But is this genuine market growth or just high-stakes gambling? 🤔

Speculative trading, driven by hype, insider movements, and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), is reshaping how investors approach the NSE. While some traders are cashing in, others are left with heavy losses as prices crash. Are we witnessing a market boom or a bubble waiting to burst

Insights, Investment Policy

WHAT JESUS WINNER MINISTRY’s ACQUISITION MEANS FOR UCHUMI CREDITORS

March 9, 2025 Comments Off on WHAT JESUS WINNER MINISTRY’s ACQUISITION MEANS FOR UCHUMI CREDITORS

In Kenya, two key sectors, KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) and financial institutions, play a vital role in fostering local business sustainability and growth. While banks often report high profits, many other sectors struggle with stagnation, reduced profits, and higher losses. This disparity has sparked discussions on the imbalance between the performance of banks and other industries. Both positive and negative feedback emerged from reflecting on the relationship between these sectors, highlighting the need for more synchronized support to benefit all parts of the economy.

Tax & Legal Updates

KRA’s eTIMS AUTOMANTION: A GAME CHANGER OR JUST ANOTHER COMPLIANCE HURDLE?

March 9, 2025 Comments Off on KRA’s eTIMS AUTOMANTION: A GAME CHANGER OR JUST ANOTHER COMPLIANCE HURDLE?

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has taken another bold step in its tax modernization efforts by automating the registration process for the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). This move is aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses while tightening revenue collection. But for many Kenyan business owners, the big question remains: Will this automation make tax compliance easier, or is it another bureaucratic hurdle?

Market Watch

HOW KRA AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE PIVOTAL TOWARDS SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES

February 18, 2025 Comments Off on HOW KRA AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE PIVOTAL TOWARDS SUPPORT OF LOCAL BUSINESSES

In Kenya, two key sectors, KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) and financial institutions, play a vital role in fostering local business sustainability and growth. While banks often report high profits, many other sectors struggle with stagnation, reduced profits, and higher losses. This disparity has sparked discussions on the imbalance between the performance of banks and other industries. Both positive and negative feedback emerged from reflecting on the relationship between these sectors, highlighting the need for more synchronized support to benefit all parts of the economy.

Market Watch

ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED, A BUSINESS PERSON OR ENTREPRENEUR?

February 18, 2025 Comments Off on ARE YOU SELF-EMPLOYED, A BUSINESS PERSON OR ENTREPRENEUR?

The terms self-employed, business person, and entrepreneur are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct roles with different characteristics and approaches to the business environment. Understanding these differences is crucial for recognizing how each contributes to economic dynamics.

Auction Watch

THE HIGH STAKES OF DEBT: WHEN HOSPITALS FACE THE AUCTION HAMMER

February 10, 2025 Comments Off on THE HIGH STAKES OF DEBT: WHEN HOSPITALS FACE THE AUCTION HAMMER

A hospital is meant to be a place of healing, a sanctuary where lives are saved and health is restored. But what happens when that very institution is at risk of losing its own financial pulse? The recent case of Savannah Healthcare Services, which failed to block the auction of its assets over a Ksh 1.4 billion loan default, highlights the brutal reality of financial mismanagement, aggressive banking policies, and the delicate balance between business survival and loan obligations.