Kenya's latest Treasury bond auction has delivered one of the strongest signals yet about where investors believe the country's financial markets are heading. On 9 July 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) successfully raised KSh 70.60 billion after receiving bids worth KSh 144.47 billion, representing an impressive 206% oversubscription. At the same time, activity in the secondary bond market surged, with turnover increasing 31% to KSh 7.25 billion. The most actively traded

Understanding one of the stock market's biggest mysteries. If you've ever owned a stock that reported fantastic earnings only to see its price fall the next day, you're not alone. It's one of the most confusing experiences for new investors. Imagine this. A company announces record profits, beats earnings estimates, and reports strong sales growth. Financial news headlines describe the results as "better than expected." Naturally, you expect the stock to rally. Instead, you w

For years, Home Afrika was the kind of stock investors talked about in the language of disappointment: stalled projects, heavy debt, weak cash generation, and a balance sheet that seemed permanently stuck in distress. Then the story changed. The company posted profits again, margins improved, debt levels came down, and the share price began to wake up. On the surface, it looked like a classic turnaround. But Home Afrika’s recovery is more complicated than a simple comeback st