Berbera vs Mogadishu Port Rivalry Intensifies
UAE-linked logistics capital is reshaping Horn of Africa port competition, with Berbera positioned within a Red Sea trade realignment strategy.
Safaricom Ethiopia Challenges Ethio Telecom in Telecom Battle
Telebirr and M-PESA Ethiopia are emerging as competing financial ecosystems, reshaping how digital payments evolve in Ethiopia’s telecom market.
Kenya Wins $324M from Diageo EABL Exit
Diageo’s planned divestment marks a strategic pivot toward higher-margin global spirits, aligning with its ongoing portfolio reshaping efforts. The transaction opens the door for new strategic capital from Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings into East Africa’s consumer sector.
Court Shields Mbadi in Consolidated Bank Row
The court ruled that the CEO’s contract expired naturally and that the Cabinet Secretary was not bound by the board’s renewal recommendation. The judgment could reshape governance expectations across Kenya’s public banking sector.
Ethiopia MFIs Post Record Profit Growth 2025
Capital adequacy strengthened sharply to 30.3%, far above the regulatory threshold set by the National Bank of Ethiopia. Improved asset quality and declining non-performing loans also reinforced sector resilience.
Family Bank Profit Jumps 52% Ahead of NSE Debut
The bank’s balance sheet expanded sharply to over KSh 230Bn (~$1.78Bn), reflecting rapid scale growth across lending and deposits. However, rising borrowed funds point to a more complex funding structure ahead of listing.
Ethio Telecom Lists as Ethiopia Opens Markets
Safaricom Ethiopia’s entry into the market reshaped competition, forcing rapid upgrades in pricing, infrastructure, and service delivery. Yet Ethio Telecom still maintains overwhelming scale with tens of millions of subscribers and dominant national reach.
StanChart Kenya Profit Drops 26%
Asset quality improved significantly, with non-performing loans falling to their lowest level since 2015. The cleanup reflects a multi-year effort to reduce credit risk exposure after the post-pandemic stress cycle.
HF Group Rebrands to HFCB as Banking Transformation Accelerates
A key shift in HFCB’s strategy is the rising share of non-mortgage lending, which has grown significantly since 2020. This signals reduced reliance on real estate and greater exposure to commercial credit cycles.
Co-op Bank Staff Emerge Largest Shareholder Bloc After KSh1.77B ($13.6M) Stake Build-Up
Insider accumulation of this scale is often interpreted by markets as a strong conviction signal. It suggests employees anticipate continued resilience in profitability and capital strength.