PRIME Standard Investment Bank founder on legacy, innovation and succession 'Patience has been one of the greatest teachers throughout my career.'
PRIME Tom Mulwa: I’ll make NSE a market for every Kenyan Our ambition is to have nine million Kenyans participating in the securities market. We want the NSE to belong to ordinary wananchi, not just large corporations.
PRIME Irrigation CEO: Why Kenya’s ambition needs more than engineers 'Our target is to increase irrigated land to between 1.2 million and 1.5 million acres over the next four years and eventually reach three million acres within the next seven years.'
PRIME Moody’s Ratings VP on why Kenya has weathered the economic shocks of Iran war 'Market access remains important for Kenya given its sizeable external financing needs and reliance on external financing needs and reliance on external sources to finance part of the fiscal...
PRIME Central Bank Governor on making policy decisions under uncertainty 'We don’t see much inflation coming from what has been proposed in the Finance Bill. So yes, we don't see an impact on inflation coming from the Finance Bill.'
PRIME Consolidated Bank boss on his C-suite entry from academia, politics 'We are the only fully government-owned bank in Kenya, so you can take confidence in the fact that your money is safe because we are giving it to the government.'
PRIME AFC boss on using Kenya as launchpad for cross-border development 'Kenya is well positioned because it combines strong infrastructure opportunity, with deep domestic savings and a sophisticated financial sector.'
PRIME KMRC CEO on second tranche of medium-term note and green housing projects The Sh3 billion second tranche issuance builds on the strong foundation established by the inaugural Sh1.4 billion tranche issued in 2022.
PRIME TetraPak EA MD on how inflation has impacted business, opportunities for growth amid challenges Over time, consumers will begin to look for cheaper alternatives and that’s a challenge our manufacturers will have to deal with. So, we will also have to start thinking about how to make our...
PRIME Safaricom CFO on sustaining Kenya growth and Ethiopia profit push 'If you look at the second half of FY26 (October 2025-March 2026) the loss reduction is greater than in the first half and it shows that we are geared for positive EBITDA breakeven in FY 27...
PRIME Stephen Kuria: Mining expert on race for mineral billions beyond the pit 'Investment must come from a mix of local and international players, combining domestic capital with experienced global mining firms that understand project structuring and risk management.'
PRIME Craft Silicon boss on the firm’s diversification, expansion and building a global tech business 'We understand the local market well, compared to a player coming from outside, in terms of pricing and costing. Our prices are much lower.'
PRIME Mining boss explains why Kenya is pushing to process minerals before export 'We have started doing this for gemstones. Rather than exporting rough stones, we have started cutting and polishing them locally.'
PRIME Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa on strategies for growth in turbulent times 'Currently, we operate about 202 return flights per week. The additional aircraft will allow us to add approximately 22 weekly flights, translating to an 11 percent increase in capacity.'
PRIME Nairobi finance hub boss on wooing firms amid rivalry with Kigali 'To take care of the whole ecosystem, you’ve got to be agile and robust. One thing that investors have been grappling with is exits.'
PRIME Joshua Oigara on AI, acquisitions and the future of regional banking Joshua Oigara discusses how AI, strategic acquisitions, and regional growth are shaping the future of banking in East Africa.
PRIME Wayne Cook: Shifting global markets, pricing strategy and how the firm is pivoting for more investment, growth 'In Africa, and particularly in Kenya, we continue to see strong fundamentals driven by export demand, agricultural strength and strategic investments such as renewable energy and cold chain...
PRIME Zul Abdul: Following a giant without living in their shadow 'When you are ethical, you always think about fairness in your dealings and that gives you a focus on the present and the future.'
PRIME Lead transaction advisor for KPC IPO speaks on the IPO's highs and lows 'People told us that there was investor apathy and that investors were not coming in. Today we're talking about 73,000 individual investors in the share register.'
PRIME Fred Okono: Keeping Starehe Boys founder's vision alive 'You talk to a lot of people, and they'll tell you Starehe no longer caters for the poor. This is a rumour, and you'll occasionally see it on social media and even occasionally in mainstream media.'
PRIME Absa Group CEO on the lender's plan for Kenya acquisitions as it steps up pan-African expansion drive 'We are always on the lookout for opportunities, be they organic or inorganic, but the regulatory environment must be conducive and positive for that.'
PRIME Why Kenya Roads Board is tapping future fuel levies now 'By settling obligations upfront, we expect most road projects to be completed by 2027, unlocking economic benefits far earlier than would have been possible under incremental payments.'
PRIME Raphael Owino on Treasury plans to lessen Kenya debt pain 'Out of the total external debt stock Sh3 trillion in multilaterals is about 55 percent, Sh1.1 trillion is bilateral and then commercial debt is about Sh1.3 trillion out of which Sh1 trillion are...
PRIME Samson Some: Tourism Fund chair on how Kenya is laying ground for 5m visitors per year Kenya’s Tourism Fund ramps up investments, skills training, and infrastructure projects to transform the sector and attract millions of visitors.
PRIME Mombasa auction boss on why orthodox tea could revive the industry 'The orthodox tea prices have remained relatively firm above $3 (Sh386.96) per kilogrammes with the absorption rate above 50 percent.'
