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Investor shift to long term bonds drives oversubscription in CBK’s reopened auction

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Kevin Cheruiyot

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised KES 71.6 billion through a reopened Treasury bond auction dated June 23, 2025, significantly surpassing its KES 50.0 billion target. The strong subscription highlights a growing investor shift toward long-term government securities amid declining short-term yields following the lowering of Central Bank Rates (CBR) rates by CBK by 25.0 bps to 9.75% in June 2025 from 10.00% in April 2025.
It’s Parliament vs Treasury on the battle over zero-rated essentials.

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Kenya’s fiscal landscape is at a pivotal moment as the National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee rejected the National Treasury’s proposal to raise KES 30.0 billion through the Finance Bill 2025 by erasing tax benefits for some key products. This decision by the committee will now preserve the zero-rated status of locally assembled goods such as mobile phones, electric bicycles and motorcycles, reflecting a cautious approach to taxation.
The real price of Israel - Iran Conflict for Kenya.

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

As the we watch the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Kenya might feel distant from the Middle East battle ground, though in reality, we are far from immune. While diplomatic and security concerns dominate international headlines, one major area where this conflict threatens Kenya directly is energy and fuel prices, a sector already making Kenyans feel the pinch and is also sensitive to external shocks.
Resilient but strained: Kenyan firms speak out in May 2025 CEO survey.

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

According to the May CEO survey from the Central bank, business leaders across sectors in agriculture, finance, ICT and services anticipate improved prospects over the next 12 months. The declining bank lending rates, enhanced liquidity and favorable weather conditions have fostered optimism. Many firms are now investing in expansion, automation, and customer-focused strategies. Yet, this confidence is tempered by significant concerns.
Kenya’s T-bill frenzy a red flag

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

The continued oversubscription of Kenya’s Treasury bills (T-bills), particularly the 91-day paper, has become a defining feature of the domestic debt market in recent months. The latest figures from June 12, 2025, show an overall subscription rate of 237.4%, with the 91-day T-bill attracting a staggering 364.9% subscription up from 197.9% the previous week. On one hand, the surge in appetite for T-bills reflects a vote of confidence in government securities.
Opinion: Flashy handouts not empowerment, we need real solutions.

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Last weekend, a clique of politicians made headlines at a “women empowerment” event in Bungoma, dishing out millions in donations. The crowd cheer with praise for their generosity. Interestingly, this event happened despite the government’s ban on such fundraisers. Even more puzzling, this comes at a time when the government keeps saying it’s strapped for cash, justifying higher taxes that are squeezing ordinary Kenyans.
Opinion: Our monetary gains must be matched with fiscal reforms

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

Kenya’s economic landscape is showing promising signs of recovery, with key indicators such as inflation, exchange rate stability, and private sector credit growth moving in a positive direction. The Monetary Policy Committee’s press release following its meeting on 10th June 2025 shows an optimistic path forward. While the economy is by no means out of the woods, the data reflects improving macroeconomic conditions.
Opinion: Austerity wrong medicine for Kenya’s economy.

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

In reflecting on the global economic developments of recent decades, I am more than convinced that Kenya must chart a different course, one that avoids the traps set by rigid economic doctrines set by institutions like the IMF and instead prioritizes the well-being of its people. Across the world, we have seen how certain economic strategies, particularly those tied to austerity and neoliberal reforms, have caused deep social and economic harm.
OPINION: Human rights must be at the top of Bottom up economic model

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

The brutal killing of Albert Ojwang in a police cell should come as a stark reminder that Kenya’s pursuit of economic development is hollow without safeguarding human rights. While leaders have been loud on GDP growth, infrastructure projects and fiscal reforms, they must be reminded that the worrying trend of violent suppression of dissent and disregard for human dignity undermine the very gains they have been touting.
Harness June showers for Kenya’s economic growth

2 weeks ago | thesharpdaily.com | Brian Otieno

As Kenya enters the cold season of June 2025, the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department brings more than just a weather update, it offers an opportunity if well utilized. While much of the country will experience dry and sunny conditions, key regions such as the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including parts of Nairobi, the Central and Southern Rift Valley, and North western Kenya are expected to receive above-normal rainfall.