Market Insights

How Horn of Africa investors can access Kenyan capital markets — CDS accounts, KYC requirements, foreign exchange flows, and Shariah-compliant instruments available to non-resident investors.

Strategic considerations for corporates seeking capital in East Africa — equity versus debt, pricing dynamics in a high-rate environment, and the case for Sukuk as an alternative capital instrument.

A practitioner's guide to Sukuk — Ijarah, Murabaha, and Musharakah structures explained, with an analysis of existing East African issuances and the pipeline for future sovereign and corporate Sukuk in Kenya.

Treasury bill and bond auction results, yield curve movements, and CBK monetary policy implications for fixed income portfolio positioning through the first half of 2026.

How institutional and individual investors should consider repositioning across fixed income, equities, and money market instruments given current inflation, currency, and monetary policy dynamics in Kenya.

A transparent account of SIBK's Shariah equity screening process — business activity filters, quantitative financial ratio thresholds, and the quarterly review cycle that keeps our certified universe current.

A review of completed and pending M&A transactions across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia in 2025 — sector themes, cross-border deal structures, and CMA regulatory developments affecting deal timelines.

Practical guidance for business owners considering a sale or partial divestment — vendor due diligence preparation, valuation benchmarking, process management, and CMA regulatory requirements for corporate disposals.

Sector performance, volume trends, and institutional flow analysis across NSE-listed counters at mid-year 2025 — with a focus on Shariah-compliant counters and their relative performance versus the NSE 20 Share Index.