I&M Bank has successfully listed its first tranche of Kenya Shillings-denominated Medium-Term Note (MTN) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), following an oversubscribed public offer.

• The MTN attracted applications worth Sh23.2 billion against a Sh10 billion target, achieving a subscription rate of 232.26 percent.
• Key players include I&M Bank and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
• The listing allows for secondary market trading, enabling investors to buy and sell the notes with minimum bids starting at Sh50,000, enhancing liquidity and supporting I&M Bank's funding strategy.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the registration of the Pergamon Investment Bank Unit Trust Scheme, adding new regulated investment products to Kenya's expanding capital markets.

• Kenya's unit trust market boasts assets under management of approximately Sh679.6 billion as of September 2025.
• Key players include the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Pergamon Investment Bank, whose Chief Executive Officer is Wanjiru Gichuru.
• The newly approved scheme features six sub-funds, including money market, equity, and fixed income options, catering to growing investor interest in collective investment schemes.

Kenya's book and publishing industry is aiming for a larger slice of the nation's expanding education economy, driven by increased government spending and a growing demand for local content.

• Sh767 billion: The proposed education budget for the 2026/27 financial year, expected to boost spending on educational materials.
• Text Book Centre: Hosted the Second Annual Penmanship Awards, bringing together industry stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges.
• Key figures like Text Book Centre Chief Executive Sachin Varma emphasized the need for long-term investment in writers and publishing platforms to build a sustainable literary economy.