Trading equities without a plan isn’t investing – it’s gambling with your emotions in the driver’s seat. Here’s how to create your own set of rules for entry, exit, position size, and valuation, and why sticking to them is the smartest thing a new trader can do. You’ve opened a brokerage account, read a few articles, and maybe even bought your first shares. The excitement is real. But there’s a point where every beginner trader hits the same wall: when do I actually buy? When

The Iran conflict has driven oil prices sharply higher (Brent crude around ~$110/bbl by late April 2026), spilling into higher inflation and a weaker shilling in Kenya. Headline inflation jumped to 5.6% in April (from 4.4% in March), while core inflation remains low (~2–3%). The Kenyan shilling fell past KSh130/$ (weakest since Aug 2024), forcing CBK to deploy reserves (≈$1 billion) to defend it. At its April MPC, CBK held the rate at 8.75%, signalling a data‑dependent stance

Introduction The month of March 2026 reminded us that investment markets do not move in isolation. Events thousands of kilometres away—in this case, an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East—can have direct and immediate effects on the value of your portfolio. We believe that an informed investor is a confident investor. Let us walk you through the recent events and what they mean for your financial goals. Part 1: What Is Geopolitical Risk? Geopolitical risk refers to