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In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, Executive Director and Board Secretary, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS) Presidential Center for Women and Development as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. The EJS Center aims to amplify the voice of women and girls in all spheres of life by increasing the representation of women in public service leadership roles in Africa. Through a unique blend of programming, advocacy, archival research, and museum exhibitions, the EJS Center seeks to become a premier institution dedicated to advancing and sustaining women's political and social development on the continent. The EJS Center (https://www.ejscenter.org) is a partner of the 2022 Angaza Awards happening on 8th June 2022. Register to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/gjUrpBX7 Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, Executive Director and Board Secretary, EJS Presidential Center for Women and Development Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, Executive Director and Board Secretary, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (EJS) Presidential Center for Women and Development as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. The EJS Center aims to amplify the voice of women and girls in all spheres of life by increasing the representation of women in public service leadership roles in Africa. Through a unique blend of programming, advocacy, archival research, and museum exhibitions, the EJS Center seeks to become a premier institution dedicated to advancing and sustaining women's political and social development on the continent. The EJS Center (https://www.ejscenter.org) is a partner of the 2022 Angaza Awards happening on 8th June 2022. Register to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/gjUrpBX7 Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, Executive Director and Board Secretary, EJS Presidential Center for Women and Development Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Tabby Tsengiwe, General Manager of Public Affairs & Communication at Old Mutual Limited as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. Old Mutual (www.oldmutual.com) is a sponsor of the 2022 Angaza Awards happening on 8th June 2022. In addition to sponsoring the awards, Old Mutual is supporting the Top 10 through mentorship and profile building. Register to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/gjUrpBX7 Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Tabby Tsengiwe, General Manager of Public Affairs & Communication at Old Mutual Limited Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Tabby Tsengiwe, General Manager of Public Affairs & Communication at Old Mutual Limited as they explore the role women in Africa play in building the economy. Old Mutual (www.oldmutual.com) is a sponsor of the 2022 Angaza Awards happening on 8th June 2022. In addition to sponsoring the awards, Old Mutual is supporting the Top 10 through mentorship and profile building. Register to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/gjUrpBX7 Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Tabby Tsengiwe, General Manager of Public Affairs & Communication at Old Mutual Limited Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Salome Mboya interviews Jacqueline Karasha, Head of Corporate Business, Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Kenya as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in insurance what it takes to succeed in the insurance sector Jacqueline Karasha is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. When Jacqueline Karasha joined Sanlam Kenya in 2016, she was tasked with turning around the Corporate Business's performance which had been on a steady decline in terms of revenue and profitability. The 2016 Full Year revenue stood at USD 17mn and the company's market position had declined from 1st to 8th. Through effective strategic planning, Jacqueline diversified the firm's distribution channels to include Bancassurance and Digital channels, and re-engaged key intermediaries in the market. She revamped the client service model to enhance retention and implemented a high performance culture within the team, introducing goal setting, performance management and frequent feedback sessions. As at December 2020, the revenues of the Corporate Business reached USD 35mn, up from USD 22mn in December 2019. The remarkable performance helped cushion the Sanlam Kenya business from the economic shocks that were experienced in the market due to the COVID pandemic. Podcast Host: Ms. Salome Mboya, Youth Programs Associate, Hisa Inc Guest: Jacqueline Karasha – Managing Director, Head of Corporate Business, Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Kenya Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Salome Mboya interviews Jacqueline Karasha, Head of Corporate Business, Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Kenya as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in insurance what it takes to succeed in the insurance sector Jacqueline Karasha is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. When Jacqueline Karasha joined Sanlam Kenya in 2016, she was tasked with turning around the Corporate Business's performance which had been on a steady decline in terms of revenue and profitability. The 2016 Full Year revenue stood at USD 17mn and the company's market position had declined from 1st to 8th. Through effective strategic planning, Jacqueline diversified the firm's distribution channels to include Bancassurance and Digital channels, and re-engaged key intermediaries in the market. She revamped the client service model to enhance retention and implemented a high performance culture within the team, introducing goal setting, performance management and frequent feedback sessions. As at December 2020, the revenues of the Corporate Business reached USD 35mn, up from USD 22mn in December 2019. The remarkable performance helped cushion the Sanlam Kenya business from the economic shocks that were experienced in the market due to the COVID pandemic. Podcast Host: Ms. Salome Mboya, Youth Programs Associate, Hisa Inc Guest: Jacqueline Karasha – Managing Director, Head of Corporate Business, Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd. Kenya Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Eva Warigia, Managing Director, East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) as they discuss: democratizing investment as a financial inclusion priority role of financial literacy in growing Africa's capital markets Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Eva Warigia – Managing Director, East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Eva Warigia, Managing Director, East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) as they discuss: democratizing investment as a financial inclusion priority role of financial literacy in growing Africa's capital markets Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Eva Warigia – Managing Director, East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode Leah Wamugu interviews Sharon Kinyanjui as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in cross border payments her career in digital payments and what it takes to succeed as a regional business & technology leader Sharon Kinyanjui is the first woman to direct WorldRemit's operations across 70 countries, of which 42 countries are in Africa. The region she is responsible for driving the strategic direction of, identifying new markets, and optimizing financial performance is one of the largest contributors to WorldRemit's global revenues and gross profit. She has been instrumental in leading the charge and being the first International Money Transfer Organization (IMTO) to provide a completely new payout currency (USD pay-out) for customers sending payments to Nigeria. Sharon serves on the board of five WorldRemit entities in South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Podcast Host: Leah Wamugu, Finance Analyst and Writer, The Kenyan Wallstreet Guest: Ms Sharon Kinyanjui, Regional Director - EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), WorldRemit Ltd Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode Leah Wamugu interviews Sharon Kinyanjui as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in cross border payments her career in digital payments and what it takes to succeed as a regional business & technology leader Sharon Kinyanjui is the first woman to direct WorldRemit's operations across 70 countries, of which 42 countries are in Africa. The region she is responsible for driving the strategic direction of, identifying new markets, and optimizing financial performance is one of the largest contributors to WorldRemit's global revenues and gross profit. She has been instrumental in leading the charge and being the first International Money Transfer Organization (IMTO) to provide a completely new payout currency (USD pay-out) for customers sending payments to Nigeria. Sharon serves on the board of five WorldRemit entities in South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Podcast Host: Leah Wamugu, Finance Analyst and Writer, The Kenyan Wallstreet Guest: Ms Sharon Kinyanjui, Regional Director - EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), WorldRemit Ltd Production: Rawlins Hamisi
Fleunt in Tax is a new show birthed out of a collaboration between Kenyan Wallstreet and Ushuru.co.ke. In this episode Eric Jackson speaks to John, a tax expert from Ushuru.co.ke as they break down: implications of the news Finance Bill 2022 how the new taxes will affect individuals and small businesses the various timelines before the bill becomes and act and is potentially turned into law what you can do to suggest changes to the bill Ushuru.co.ke is a boutique tax consultancy firm that helps Kenyans, both in the country and in the diaspora, to understand and file their taxes. If you need help filing your taxes, please visit https://ushuru.co.ke and you will be assisted. Podcast Host: Eric Jackson, co-founder Kenyan Wallstreet & Hisa Guest: John, Tax Expert Ushuru.co.ke Production: Rawlins Hamisi
Fleunt in Tax is a new show birthed out of a collaboration between Kenyan Wallstreet and Ushuru.co.ke. In this episode Eric Jackson speaks to John, a tax expert from Ushuru.co.ke as they break down: implications of the news Finance Bill 2022 how the new taxes will affect individuals and small businesses the various timelines before the bill becomes and act and is potentially turned into law what you can do to suggest changes to the bill Ushuru.co.ke is a boutique tax consultancy firm that helps Kenyans, both in the country and in the diaspora, to understand and file their taxes. If you need help filing your taxes, please visit https://ushuru.co.ke and you will be assisted. Podcast Host: Eric Jackson, co-founder Kenyan Wallstreet & Hisa Guest: John, Tax Expert Ushuru.co.ke Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Rina Hicks as they discuss: democratizing investment as a financial inclusion priority the role of financial literacy in growing Africas capital markets what it takes to succeed as a woman in Investment Banking Rina Hicks was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by the Angaza Awards. Rina Hicks directs the Corporate Finance Advisory unit at Faida Investment Bank, and serves as the Operations Director responsible for firm-wide strategic planning and processes in Kenya and Rwanda. She has led the firm in carrying out several capital market transactions over the past five years, including cross listings, rights issues, fairness opinions, mergers and acquisitions, take over transactions and general capital raises in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. She has led the firm's growth, garnering a seven-fold increase in revenues since 2017. Some notable transactions over the past two years under her steer include Nation Media Group's share buyback which was the first ever share buyback in East Africa; I&M Bank Rwanda's rights issue; and RH Bophelo's cross listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. In 2019, Faida served as the Independent Financial Advisors on the NIC Group PLC and CBA Group Limited merger, the largest merger ever in the country's banking industry. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya Guest: Rina Hicks, Operations Director, Faida Investment Bank Ltd Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Rina Hicks as they discuss: democratizing investment as a financial inclusion priority the role of financial literacy in growing Africas capital markets what it takes to succeed as a woman in Investment Banking Rina Hicks was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by the Angaza Awards. Rina Hicks directs the Corporate Finance Advisory unit at Faida Investment Bank, and serves as the Operations Director responsible for firm-wide strategic planning and processes in Kenya and Rwanda. She has led the firm in carrying out several capital market transactions over the past five years, including cross listings, rights issues, fairness opinions, mergers and acquisitions, take over transactions and general capital raises in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. She has led the firm's growth, garnering a seven-fold increase in revenues since 2017. Some notable transactions over the past two years under her steer include Nation Media Group's share buyback which was the first ever share buyback in East Africa; I&M Bank Rwanda's rights issue; and RH Bophelo's cross listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. In 2019, Faida served as the Independent Financial Advisors on the NIC Group PLC and CBA Group Limited merger, the largest merger ever in the country's banking industry. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya Guest: Rina Hicks, Operations Director, Faida Investment Bank Ltd Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Nuru Mugambi interviews Gakii Mwongera, Group Head of Internet Banking, Equity Group Holdings as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in cross border payments what it takes to succeed as a regional business & tehcnology leader Gakii Mwongera is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. Since joining Equity Group in 2012, Gakii Mwongera has directed the bank's digital channel portfolio which has witnessed tremendous growth in transaction volumes, from USD 9 million in 2012 to over USD 10 billion in 2021. She has championed the training of more than 6,000 bank employees on features and benefits of digital transaction banking platforms, thus improving product uptake and achieving a return on digital channel investment within two and a half years – two years ahead of the projected date. Recently following Equity Group's acquisition of Banque Commerciale du Congo, she managed the bank's successful migration and digitization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has seen Equity Bank DRC become the second best-performing subsidiary in internet banking in less than a year. Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Gakii Mwongera, Group Head of Internet Banking, Equity Group Holdings Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Nuru Mugambi interviews Gakii Mwongera, Group Head of Internet Banking, Equity Group Holdings as they discuss: global and Pan-African trends in cross border payments what it takes to succeed as a regional business & tehcnology leader Gakii Mwongera is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. Since joining Equity Group in 2012, Gakii Mwongera has directed the bank's digital channel portfolio which has witnessed tremendous growth in transaction volumes, from USD 9 million in 2012 to over USD 10 billion in 2021. She has championed the training of more than 6,000 bank employees on features and benefits of digital transaction banking platforms, thus improving product uptake and achieving a return on digital channel investment within two and a half years – two years ahead of the projected date. Recently following Equity Group's acquisition of Banque Commerciale du Congo, she managed the bank's successful migration and digitization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has seen Equity Bank DRC become the second best-performing subsidiary in internet banking in less than a year. Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Gakii Mwongera, Group Head of Internet Banking, Equity Group Holdings Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Millicent Omukaga, Advisor to the AFDB President on Women Empowerment and Affirmative Finance as they discuss: Africa's untapped She Economy case studies of how financial sector (including AfDB programs) has helped unlock value for women on the continent learnings from her experience Dr. Millicent Omukaga is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. Dr. Millicent Omukaga is a policy advisor in development programming and finance with expertise in investment projects and portfolio management and market development for rural and agricultural communities across Africa. In her current position at African Development Bank (AfDB), she guides on financial inclusion through policy engagements at corporate and country levels, and provides technical assistance through access to finance and markets programmes targeting women entrepreneurs across the Continent. Some of her recent achievements include contribution to the establishment of the Bank's 10-year Gender Equality Trust Fund, which is the first thematic fund on gender in the Bank Group's history; $250M Risk Share Mechanism; and $25m Technical Assistance project. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Dr. Millicent Omukaga - Office of the President Advisor – Women Empowerment and Affirmative Finance, African Development Bank Group, Côte d'Ivoire Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Millicent Omukaga, Advisor to the AFDB President on Women Empowerment and Affirmative Finance as they discuss: Africa's untapped She Economy case studies of how financial sector (including AfDB programs) has helped unlock value for women on the continent learnings from her experience Dr. Millicent Omukaga is a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. Dr. Millicent Omukaga is a policy advisor in development programming and finance with expertise in investment projects and portfolio management and market development for rural and agricultural communities across Africa. In her current position at African Development Bank (AfDB), she guides on financial inclusion through policy engagements at corporate and country levels, and provides technical assistance through access to finance and markets programmes targeting women entrepreneurs across the Continent. Some of her recent achievements include contribution to the establishment of the Bank's 10-year Gender Equality Trust Fund, which is the first thematic fund on gender in the Bank Group's history; $250M Risk Share Mechanism; and $25m Technical Assistance project. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Dr. Millicent Omukaga - Office of the President Advisor – Women Empowerment and Affirmative Finance, African Development Bank Group, Côte d'Ivoire Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, we sit with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa to discuss the following sub-themes: 2022 full-year earnings Progress of Safaricom Ethiopia Network Partnership Deal with Ethio Telecom M-PESA in Ethiopia Views on M-PESA Hitting close to $1 Billion in Revenues, Separating it from Telco The future of Safaricom from a Mergers and Acquisitions perspective Podcast Host: Erick Asuma, Co-Founder and CEO, Hisa Guest: Peter Ndegwa, CEO and Board Member of Safaricom Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, we sit with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa to discuss the following sub-themes: 2022 full-year earnings Progress of Safaricom Ethiopia Network Partnership Deal with Ethio Telecom M-PESA in Ethiopia Views on M-PESA Hitting close to $1 Billion in Revenues, Separating it from Telco The future of Safaricom from a Mergers and Acquisitions perspective Podcast Host: Erick Asuma, Co-Founder and CEO, Hisa Guest: Peter Ndegwa, CEO and Board Member of Safaricom Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Rahel Musyoki as they discuss: Pan-African trends in pay as you go health insurance recent innovations in health fintech what it takes to succeed in fintech space/what every fintech entrepreneur should know. Rahel Musyoki was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by the Angaza Awards. Rahel Musyoki was responsible for the growth of CarePay's revenue and portfolio through its disruptive health e-payments technology solution dubbed M-TIBA. By leveraging partnerships with private and public sector organizations, as well as, donors and philanthropic organizations, Rahel has led the company in co-creating sustainable solutions that enable citizens in vulnerable and marginalized communities to have access to affordable healthcare services and financing across a wide network of medical service providers. Her unit has built a network of 1,000 plus healthcare facilities with negotiated costs where individuals with low incomes and the working poor, as well as their families, can access and receive quality healthcare. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Rahel Musyoki, healthcare consultant, formerly M-TIBA Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Ms Marita Obare interviews Rahel Musyoki as they discuss: Pan-African trends in pay as you go health insurance recent innovations in health fintech what it takes to succeed in fintech space/what every fintech entrepreneur should know. Rahel Musyoki was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by the Angaza Awards. Rahel Musyoki was responsible for the growth of CarePay's revenue and portfolio through its disruptive health e-payments technology solution dubbed M-TIBA. By leveraging partnerships with private and public sector organizations, as well as, donors and philanthropic organizations, Rahel has led the company in co-creating sustainable solutions that enable citizens in vulnerable and marginalized communities to have access to affordable healthcare services and financing across a wide network of medical service providers. Her unit has built a network of 1,000 plus healthcare facilities with negotiated costs where individuals with low incomes and the working poor, as well as their families, can access and receive quality healthcare. Podcast Host: Ms. Marita Obare, Co-founder Ngazi, an on-transit advertising platform for small businesses in Kenya. Guest: Rahel Musyoki, healthcare consultant, formerly M-TIBA Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Njeri Jomo, General Manager - Retail Business Development, Britam Group as they explore the global and pan-africana trends in insurance and what it takes to succeed. Njeri Jomo was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. She is General Manager of Britam Group's retail and commercial segments. She leads the insurance agency's business development strategy and is also responsible for the distribution strategy and channel management of Britam's Financial Advisory unit. Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Ms Njeri Jomo, GM Retail Business Group, Britam Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, Nuru Mugambi interviews Njeri Jomo, General Manager - Retail Business Development, Britam Group as they explore the global and pan-africana trends in insurance and what it takes to succeed. Njeri Jomo was named a 2022 Top Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance by Angaza Awards. She is General Manager of Britam Group's retail and commercial segments. She leads the insurance agency's business development strategy and is also responsible for the distribution strategy and channel management of Britam's Financial Advisory unit. Podcast Host: Ms. Nuru Mugambi, Founder Kaleidoscope Consulting Guest: Ms Njeri Jomo, GM Retail Business Group, Britam Production: Rawlins Hamisi
In this episode, we sit with Marjorie Mayida, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Old Mutual Investment Group Zimbabwe and one of the 2022 Top 10 Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance. The episode explores the following sub themes: Overview of Zimbabwe Economy Developments in Banking Sector Democratizing Investment as a financial inclusion priority Role of financial literacy in growing Africas capital markets What it takes to succeed in a Chief Investment Officer role & in banking This episode features: Marjorie Mayida – Jaggwe – Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Old Mutual Investment Group Zimbabwe Ms Nuru Mugambi – Founder, Kaleidoscope Consultants (https://www.kscopeafrica.com)
In this episode, we sit with Marjorie Mayida, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Old Mutual Investment Group Zimbabwe and one of the 2022 Top 10 Woman to Watch in Banking and Finance. The episode explores the following sub themes: Overview of Zimbabwe Economy Developments in Banking Sector Democratizing Investment as a financial inclusion priority Role of financial literacy in growing Africas capital markets What it takes to succeed in a Chief Investment Officer role & in banking This episode features: Marjorie Mayida – Jaggwe – Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Old Mutual Investment Group Zimbabwe Ms Nuru Mugambi – Founder, Kaleidoscope Consultants (https://www.kscopeafrica.com)
The third session of Kenya Banker's my chat with a bank CEO online event was hosted by Joseph Njuguna, CEO of Rafiki Microfinance Bank. Joseph Njuguna shares insights on how intellectual property can be used under the Moveable Property Registry to access credit. On the back of the rapid growth of the creative industry and ICT sector in Kenya, the need to accommodate Intellectual Property as collateral has expanded. The ICT sector has also expanded, extending Intellectual Property items that can be used as collateral. This edition of my Chat with a Bank CEO, therefore, aims to shed light on ways by which Intellectual Property—particularly developed by the youth— can be leveraged to facilitate access to credit.
The third session of Kenya Banker's my chat with a bank CEO online event was hosted by Joseph Njuguna, CEO of Rafiki Microfinance Bank. Joseph Njuguna shares insights on how intellectual property can be used under the Moveable Property Registry to access credit. On the back of the rapid growth of the creative industry and ICT sector in Kenya, the need to accommodate Intellectual Property as collateral has expanded. The ICT sector has also expanded, extending Intellectual Property items that can be used as collateral. This edition of my Chat with a Bank CEO, therefore, aims to shed light on ways by which Intellectual Property—particularly developed by the youth— can be leveraged to facilitate access to credit.
Peter Makau, the CEO of DIB Bank Kenya hosted the second session of my chat with a bank CEO online event by Kenya Bankers Association. Islamic finance was introduced in Kenya more than a decade ago following the introduction of Sharia-Compliant banking in the country. Since its inception the banking model has grown rapidly, making Kenya a leading regional market for Islamic banking. Various banks have entered the market, leveraging on investment opportunities presented by the financing option. Peter Makau shares insights on how Kenya is one of the countries that have the largest potential for growth of Islamic banking and debt securities (sukuk). Currently, there are three fully-fledged Islamic banks in Kenya. To keep pace with demand, some banks have set up an Islamic banking desk, a specialised operational entity.
Peter Makau, the CEO of DIB Bank Kenya hosted the second session of my chat with a bank CEO online event by Kenya Bankers Association. Islamic finance was introduced in Kenya more than a decade ago following the introduction of Sharia-Compliant banking in the country. Since its inception the banking model has grown rapidly, making Kenya a leading regional market for Islamic banking. Various banks have entered the market, leveraging on investment opportunities presented by the financing option. Peter Makau shares insights on how Kenya is one of the countries that have the largest potential for growth of Islamic banking and debt securities (sukuk). Currently, there are three fully-fledged Islamic banks in Kenya. To keep pace with demand, some banks have set up an Islamic banking desk, a specialised operational entity.
Ronald Marambii CEO Bank of Africa hosted the first session of the quarterly “My chat with a Bank CEO” online events by the Kenya Bankers Association. In this episode, Ronald explores opportunities moveable assets present in facilitating further access to credit, particularly for SMEs. The CEO says that the MPSR sought to facilitate the use of the moveable property as security by both individuals and corporates, introducing new types of collateral that can be used to secure credit. In summary, the MPSR Act operates as a law governing secured transactions between a creditor and a lender where, in return for a loan advanced, the borrower gives Moveable property as security or collateral.
Ronald Marambii CEO Bank of Africa hosted the first session of the quarterly "My chat with a Bank CEO" online events by the Kenya Bankers Association. In this episode, Ronald explores opportunities moveable assets present in facilitating further access to credit, particularly for SMEs. The CEO says that the MPSR sought to facilitate the use of the moveable property as security by both individuals and corporates, introducing new types of collateral that can be used to secure credit. In summary, the MPSR Act operates as a law governing secured transactions between a creditor and a lender where, in return for a loan advanced, the borrower gives Moveable property as security or collateral.
Last week, Centum released fair results. However, investors are still wary of Kenya's real estate sector especially after COVID-19 ravaged footfall in malls. KCB called off the acquisition of Tanzania's BancABC, citing regulatory headwinds and Tesla's valuation and volatility in US markets is getting investors concerned. Locally, the NASI fell by 2.88% closing the week at 160.03 bp. The NSE 25 fell by 3.66% closing the week at 3533.74 bp whereas the NSE 20 fell 2.49% to end the week at 1839.46 bp showing a decline in the mood of the market. Equity turnover fell by 40.2% closing the week at Ksh 3.5 billion worth of shares traded down from 5.96 billion in the previous week. Volumes in the bonds fell by 50.14% with about 9.4 billion worth of bonds traded compared to 18.96 the previous week. The primary auction in the bonds market by CBK could have sparked the decline in both the equity and the bonds market. Safaricom, Equity Group, and KCB, stocks which account for most of the market activity on the NSE for the week, declined by 2.5%, 6.16% and 9.5% closing at Ksh 37.50, Ksh 41.15 and Ksh 46.60 respectively. In global markets, the S&P 500 continued to take a drop of more than 1% for the fifth consecutive week. The index fell 1.2% closing the week at 4538.43 bp. The Dow fell by 0.9% closing the week at 34580 bp while the Nasdaq was down 2.6% to end the week at 15085.47 bp. Tune in to learn how the fears of Tesla's volatility and the Fed's direction towards tapering is affecting US markets, how CBK's recent auction is sparking a decline in local bond and equity markets and some of the things to look out for in Centum's results and future. Trade US stocks from Kenyan via the Hisa App on Android or iOS. Subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast on spotify wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli.
Last week, Centum released fair results. However, investors are still wary of Kenya's real estate sector especially after COVID-19 ravaged footfall in malls. KCB called off the acquisition of Tanzania's BancABC, citing regulatory headwinds and Tesla's valuation and volatility in US markets is getting investors concerned. Locally, the NASI fell by 2.88% closing the week at 160.03 bp. The NSE 25 fell by 3.66% closing the week at 3533.74 bp whereas the NSE 20 fell 2.49% to end the week at 1839.46 bp showing a decline in the mood of the market. Equity turnover fell by 40.2% closing the week at Ksh 3.5 billion worth of shares traded down from 5.96 billion in the previous week. Volumes in the bonds fell by 50.14% with about 9.4 billion worth of bonds traded compared to 18.96 the previous week. The primary auction in the bonds market by CBK could have sparked the decline in both the equity and the bonds market. Safaricom, Equity Group, and KCB, stocks which account for most of the market activity on the NSE for the week, declined by 2.5%, 6.16% and 9.5% closing at Ksh 37.50, Ksh 41.15 and Ksh 46.60 respectively. In global markets, the S&P 500 continued to take a drop of more than 1% for the fifth consecutive week. The index fell 1.2% closing the week at 4538.43 bp. The Dow fell by 0.9% closing the week at 34580 bp while the Nasdaq was down 2.6% to end the week at 15085.47 bp. Tune in to learn how the fears of Tesla's volatility and the Fed's direction towards tapering is affecting US markets, how CBK's recent auction is sparking a decline in local bond and equity markets and some of the things to look out for in Centum's results and future. Trade US stocks from Kenyan via the Hisa App on Android or iOS. Subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast on spotify wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli.
Last week, Markets were shaken following the discovery of Omnicron by South African Scientists, evident in Dow's Dip by 800 bp on Friday, one of the highest since the pandemic began. The Dow dipped by 2.01% for the week, whereas the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell by 3.5% and 2.2% respectively. Locally, the NASI shed 3.66 basis points settling at 164.77 bp while the NSE 20 shed 7.3 bp closing the week at 1886.35 bp. We also recorded mixed results from I&M, Stanbic, DTB and HF. Tune in to learn how Omnicron is pushing investors to safer bets, why Safaricom's decline could have been led to lower indices, and how small-cap stocks took the crown last week on the NSE. Watch out for the debut of trading on the Hisa App on Android or iOS. Subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli.
Last week, Markets were shaken following the discovery of Omnicron by South African Scientists, evident in Dow's Dip by 800 bp on Friday, one of the highest since the pandemic began. The Dow dipped by 2.01% for the week, whereas the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell by 3.5% and 2.2% respectively. Locally, the NASI shed 3.66 basis points settling at 164.77 bp while the NSE 20 shed 7.3 bp closing the week at 1886.35 bp. We also recorded mixed results from I&M, Stanbic, DTB and HF. Tune in to learn how Omnicron is pushing investors to safer bets, why Safaricom's decline could have been led to lower indices, and how small-cap stocks took the crown last week on the NSE. Watch out for the debut of trading on the Hisa App on Android or iOS. Subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli.
In this episode, we discuss the partnership between Kenya Airways and South Africa Airlines, and what it means for both parties, share investor concerns on Kengen, and touch on Uber eats venture into creating and curing munchies. Listen to this episode to understand why the KQ/SAA partnership might not fly, hear KenGen response to the Auditor's qualified opinion and some things that investors could still be worried about, and learn why Uber Eats still faces the smoke of illegal supply in Canada's marijuana market. Binge on all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer and Host, Hisa Hamisi Rawlins - Cofounder, Culture Capture Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we discuss the partnership between Kenya Airways and South Africa Airlines, and what it means for both parties, share investor concerns on Kengen, and touch on Uber eats venture into creating and curing munchies. Listen to this episode to understand why the KQ/SAA partnership might not fly, hear KenGen response to the Auditor's qualified opinion and some things that investors could still be worried about, and learn why Uber Eats still faces the smoke of illegal supply in Canada's marijuana market. Binge on all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer and Host, Hisa Hamisi Rawlins - Cofounder, Culture Capture Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we talk to Jan and Michiel from Etherisc on the use case of blockchain in agricultural insurance. We discuss the use cases and benefits and use cases of parametric insurance and smart contracts in the agricultural insurance in East Africa such as bridging affordability and speeding payouts. Listen to this podcast to learn how parametric insurance could unlock inclusive insurance for farmers, the upside of automating insurance contracts and potential use cases of blockchain in agriculture. Binge on all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Jan Stockhausen - Chief Legal Architect, Etherisc Michiel Berende - Chief Inclusive Officer, Etherisc Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we talk to Jan and Michiel from Etherisc on the use case of blockchain in agricultural insurance. We discuss the use cases and benefits and use cases of parametric insurance and smart contracts in the agricultural insurance in East Africa such as bridging affordability and speeding payouts. Listen to this podcast to learn how parametric insurance could unlock inclusive insurance for farmers, the upside of automating insurance contracts and potential use cases of blockchain in agriculture. Binge on all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Jan Stockhausen - Chief Legal Architect, Etherisc Michiel Berende - Chief Inclusive Officer, Etherisc Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
Last week, market indices were on the red, KCB, Cooperative Bank, and Alibaba reported their earnings and investors on the NSE held their breath for November 22, the debut of day trading at the NSE. Tune in to catch up on the debut of Day trading at the NSE, what ailed the markets last week, and why Alibaba missed analysts' revenue expectations. Binge to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
Last week, market indices were on the red, KCB, Cooperative Bank, and Alibaba reported their earnings and investors on the NSE held their breath for November 22, the debut of day trading at the NSE. Tune in to catch up on the debut of Day trading at the NSE, what ailed the markets last week, and why Alibaba missed analysts' revenue expectations. Binge to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we talk to Pramod Bagalwadi, CEO DHL Global Forwarding for Sub Saharan Africa on how the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will boost intra African trade. We break down how receptive national borders under the AfCFTA could benefit African MSMEs through freer movement of people, goods, and resources, allowing them to target the entirety of the 1.2 billion population. We also talk about the impediments to the agreement such as varying divestment in infrastructure among member countries and conflicting national interests and how they could shape the success of the agreement. Tune in to learn: How Covid-19 pushed innovation in the logistics space. How optimizing member country regulations such as tax policies could help more SMEs reach customers regionally. How improvements of infrastructure will boost trade between Africa and the world by bringing multinationals closer to their consumers. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Pramod Bagalwadi - CEO, - DHL Global Forwarding, Sub Saharan Africa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer/Host, Hisa and The Kenyan Wallstreet Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we talk to Pramod Bagalwadi, CEO DHL Global Forwarding for Sub Saharan Africa on how the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) will boost intra African trade. We break down how receptive national borders under the AfCFTA could benefit African MSMEs through freer movement of people, goods, and resources, allowing them to target the entirety of the 1.2 billion population. We also talk about the impediments to the agreement such as varying divestment in infrastructure among member countries and conflicting national interests and how they could shape the success of the agreement. Tune in to learn: How Covid-19 pushed innovation in the logistics space. How optimizing member country regulations such as tax policies could help more SMEs reach customers regionally. How improvements of infrastructure will boost trade between Africa and the world by bringing multinationals closer to their consumers. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Pramod Bagalwadi - CEO, - DHL Global Forwarding, Sub Saharan Africa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer/Host, Hisa and The Kenyan Wallstreet Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this podcast, we talk to Mutomboi Mundia, Director, Market Supervision and Development at the SEC in Zambia on the role of equality and gender representation in developing sustainable African capital markets, in the case of Zambia. Join us as we tackle issues that are key to boosting both participation and representation of women in African capital markets such as creating a pipeline of deserving women for board positions, leveraging their ability to multitask and multiskill, and setting individual goals that contribute to the bigger communal agenda. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Mutomboi Mundia - Director, Market Supervision and Development at the SEC in Zambia Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer/Host, Hisa and The Kenyan Wallstreet Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this podcast, we talk to Mutomboi Mundia, Director, Market Supervision and Development at the SEC in Zambia on the role of equality and gender representation in developing sustainable African capital markets, in the case of Zambia. Join us as we tackle issues that are key to boosting both participation and representation of women in African capital markets such as creating a pipeline of deserving women for board positions, leveraging their ability to multitask and multiskill, and setting individual goals that contribute to the bigger communal agenda. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Mutomboi Mundia - Director, Market Supervision and Development at the SEC in Zambia Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer/Host, Hisa and The Kenyan Wallstreet Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
23 Years and 15 million subscribers later, MTN Uganda is IPOing on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Join Eric Jackson and Wim Vanhelleputte as they break down the IPO, detailing the incentives, the opportunities, the risk factors and the onboarding process for investors. Listen to this podcast now to learn why the Telco operator chose to list now, how MTN is planning to rope retail investors through the m-IPO platform and why low internet penetration and mobile money are key of focus for MTN Uganda's radar. Highlights: MTN Uganda is offering 20% of its total 96% shareholding to the public. This is 4.47 billion ordinary shares at UGX 200 per offer share. The offer opened on 11 October 2021 and closes on 22 November 2021. Trading will start on 6 December 2021. MTN is offering prospective East Africa investors a 5% free share incentive, and an additional 5% for Ugandan investors who participate in the IPO via the m-IPO platform. The telco has made a commitment to maintaining the 60% dividend payout ratio post-listing. MTN Uganda is taking the low internet penetration opportunity through demand-driven 4G deployment, device financing and leveraging on-demand for localized digital content. The company sees the m-IPO process as key to addressing liquidity concerns on the USE through creating trading opportunities in the secondary market. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Eric Jackson - Co-founder and CTO, Hisa Wim Vanhelleputte - CEO, MTN Uganda Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
23 Years and 15 million subscribers later, MTN Uganda is IPOing on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Join Eric Jackson and Wim Vanhelleputte as they break down the IPO, detailing the incentives, the opportunities, the risk factors and the onboarding process for investors. Listen to this podcast now to learn why the Telco operator chose to list now, how MTN is planning to rope retail investors through the m-IPO platform and why low internet penetration and mobile money are key of focus for MTN Uganda's radar. Highlights: MTN Uganda is offering 20% of its total 96% shareholding to the public. This is 4.47 billion ordinary shares at UGX 200 per offer share. The offer opened on 11 October 2021 and closes on 22 November 2021. Trading will start on 6 December 2021. MTN is offering prospective East Africa investors a 5% free share incentive, and an additional 5% for Ugandan investors who participate in the IPO via the m-IPO platform. The telco has made a commitment to maintaining the 60% dividend payout ratio post-listing. MTN Uganda is taking the low internet penetration opportunity through demand-driven 4G deployment, device financing and leveraging on-demand for localized digital content. The company sees the m-IPO process as key to addressing liquidity concerns on the USE through creating trading opportunities in the secondary market. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Eric Jackson - Co-founder and CTO, Hisa Wim Vanhelleputte - CEO, MTN Uganda Produced by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode we discuss Central Bank of Kenya's Directive to suspend the listing of negative information of borrowers with loans under Ksh 5 million that were previously performing but went under from 1 October 2021, the suspension of clearance certificates as a requirement for job application, the shining results of Safaricom and Equity Group and the mechanics behind Elon's share sale and the following dip. Tune in now to learn why suspending CRB listing and adopting cost based lending could democratize access to credit and increase its cost for some, how suspending clearance documents is a respite for job seekers that would benefit even more from zero pricing of background check documents, the gaps in results of the giants, and why the Twitter poll did not in fact influence Elon's decision to sell some of his Tesla Shares. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Host and Producer, Kenyan Wallstreet/Hisa Produced and Directed by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode we discuss Central Bank of Kenya's Directive to suspend the listing of negative information of borrowers with loans under Ksh 5 million that were previously performing but went under from 1 October 2021, the suspension of clearance certificates as a requirement for job application, the shining results of Safaricom and Equity Group and the mechanics behind Elon's share sale and the following dip. Tune in now to learn why suspending CRB listing and adopting cost based lending could democratize access to credit and increase its cost for some, how suspending clearance documents is a respite for job seekers that would benefit even more from zero pricing of background check documents, the gaps in results of the giants, and why the Twitter poll did not in fact influence Elon's decision to sell some of his Tesla Shares. This episode features: Felix Ochieng - Chief Financial Analyst, Hisa Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Host and Producer, Kenyan Wallstreet/Hisa Produced and Directed by Mwakaneno Gakweli
In this episode, we host Takudzwa Mutasa, a partner at DPI to discuss the opportunity for investment in Africa, the role of impact and sustainability in building valuable businesses and exit options for investors in the continent. Join us as we break down the importance of partnership, value creation expertise, and impact-focused investment processes in driving value creation in investments and improving portfolio businesses in Africa. Taku also touches on the key trends that make Africa a very attractive investment destination: a young population and a growing workforce, strong demographics, the rapid wave of urbanization, technology and digital transformation and natural resource endowment of the continent. Tune in to all our podcasts directly through the Hisa App on Android or iOS, or subscribe to the Kenyan Wallstreet podcast wherever you listen from. This episode features: Takudzwa Mutasa - Partner, Development Partners International Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer and Host, Kenyan Wallstreet and Hisa Audio Production by Mwakaneno Gakweli
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