Younger Kenyans, particularly those under 40, are increasingly driving the uptake of money market funds (MMFs) in Kenya, according to a new report from Standard Chartered Bank.

• 67% of Standard Chartered's Shilingi Funds investors are under the age of 40, making them the fastest-growing segment in wealth management.
• This trend highlights a generational shift towards early wealth creation, with younger investors favoring simple, accessible, and liquid financial products.
• While digital platforms facilitate transactions, many still seek professional advice for investment options and portfolio building. Standard Chartered is expanding its digital platforms to cater to this demand.

Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has reported a strong financial performance, posting a profit after tax of Sh784.2 million for the 14-month period ending December 31, 2025.

• The fund generated Sh1 billion in income from Sh14.7 billion in investor funds.
• The key organization involved is Safaricom and its Ziidi Money Market Fund.
• This performance is attributed to growing investor uptake, driven by the fund's accessibility allowing M-Pesa users to invest from as little as Sh100.

Kenya's National Treasury is transitioning to an electronic Pension Management Information System (e-PMIS) for retired civil servants starting May 1, 2026, aiming to eliminate lengthy processing delays and enhance security.

• Only claims submitted through the new e-PMIS platform will be processed from the deadline.
• The system, piloted and now being rolled out, requires mandatory data fields like KRA PIN and national ID for claim submission.
• This digitization is expected to benefit teachers significantly, who constitute the largest group in Kenya's public workforce and have faced prolonged delays in receiving their retirement benefits.