SIB Mansa-X funds cross Sh129bn on strong 2025 performance
NAIROBI, Kenya, February 5, 2026 - Assets managed under the Mansa-X Special Funds have crossed the $1 billion (Sh129 billion)** mark, driven by strong Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Mansa-X Special Funds, managed by Standard Investment Bank through the Standard Investment Trust Funds platform, have surpassed the $1 billion (Sh129 billion) mark in assets under management. This significant growth, making them Kenya’s largest special Collective Investment Scheme, was driven by strong investment performance across all four fund options in 2025.
- The shilling-denominated Mansa-X Special Fund recorded an average return of 20.74 percent in 2025.
- The Shariah-compliant dollar fund posted returns of 11.64 percent, their strongest performance since launch.
- The gains reflect increasing investor demand for professionally managed funds amidst easing interest rates and pressure on the shilling, emphasizing active portfolio management and cautious asset allocation.
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Amazon Shares Tumble, Bitcoin Value Falls to $66,000, and SIB Mansa-X Funds Surpass Sh129bn - February 2026
Amazon shares fell by more than 11% in after-hours trading after it announced a significant increase in annual spending to $200 billion for this year, primarily towards artificial intelligence. This follows a trend in cryptocurrency, where Bitcoin's value has plummeted to its lowest level in 15 months, now at $66,000, despite support from US President Donald Trump. In contrast, the Mansa-X Special Funds, managed by Standard Investment Bank, have surpassed the $1 billion (Sh129 billion) mark in assets under management. This growth was driven by strong investment performance in 2025, making them Kenya’s largest special Collective Investment Scheme.
