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Family Bank Debuts on NSE With Sh29.9bn Valuation
Family Bank has officially debuted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a significant moment for the Kenyan financial sector and its capital markets. Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya have surged by 2 million to reach a total of 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The National Treasury faces intense pressure to disburse Sh68.5 billion to county governments within the next month to meet constitutional obligations before the close of the financial year. Separately, Kenya has secured a substantial Sh22 billion financing package from Japan to bolster its automotive sector and implement energy reforms.
Two Entrepreneurs Transform Arid Lands Into Profitable Honey Business
Two Kenyan entrepreneurs, Joan Watheri and Tony Nzomo, are transforming arid lands into profitable honey-producing regions through their social enterprise, Yatta Beekeepers Limited. An unemployed journalism graduate, Waihiga Mutero, successfully relaunched her home-based granola business, Gratifying Granola, with just one initial order after facing difficulties finding employment in her field for over two years. Kenyan specialty purple tea from Murang'a County has officially launched in the exclusive Paris premium market, marking a significant step towards higher farmer earnings by targeting discerning consumers.
