Centum Investment Company has reported a 6.1 percent increase in after-tax profit to Sh472 million for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to a 66 percent reduction in finance costs from debt repayments.

• Profit after tax rose to Sh472 million, up 6.1 percent from the previous period.
• Centum, an NSE-listed investment firm, reduced its borrowings from Sh690 million in March to Sh605 million by September.
• The company's Net Asset Value per share increased by 3 percent, reaching Sh68.75.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued a profit warning for the year ending December 31, 2025, anticipating a profit drop of at least 25 percent due to grounded planes and a severe shortage of engine parts.

• The airline attributed the significant expected decline to the grounding of three of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, representing about 33% of its wide-body fleet.
• The operational challenges have already impacted financial performance, with total revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2025, falling by approximately 19 percent.
• This reduction stems from a global supply chain constraint for spare parts and engine availability challenges affecting the aviation industry.

The Kenyan government is strengthening its insurance regulatory framework to rebuild trust and support growth in the sector, as Sanlam Kenya officially rebrands to Sanlam Allianz Holdings Kenya following a joint venture.

• The reforms, led by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, aim to sharpen oversight, protect consumers, and encourage innovation through the Insurance Regulatory Authority.
• The rebrand signifies the creation of what Sanlam and Allianz describe as Africa's largest non-banking financial services outfit.
• The joint venture, named SanlamAllianz Kenya, will focus on technology-driven improvements in client service and distribution across Africa.