The number of teenage investors holding shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has more than doubled in nine months, pointing to their growing participation as a rally in share prices and new listings revive interest in the stock market.
Data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) shows that junior equity investors—those aged below 18 years— rose to 497 in September from 236 at the end of December 2025, a 110.6 percent increase.
Kenya's food processors have upped their fight against micronutrient deficiencies with the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) now benchmarking products estimated to reach 45 million Kenyans daily.Since its launch in 2022, the index has grown from five companies and 41 brands to 32 companies and 144 brands in 2026, covering maize flour, wheat flour and edible oils.
NCBA is expanding its PropertyDuka digital property marketplace beyond Nairobi. The bank is targeting developers, realtors and investors in Nakuru and Naivasha as it pushes to digitise property transactions and widen access to property finance in regional markets.
The bank describes PropertyDuka as East Africa’s first AI-powered property marketplace. It connects prospective homeowners and investors with developers and real estate professionals, and links property discovery with NCBA’s financing and advisory services.
According to NCBA, active users on the platform have grown from 4,500 in September to more than 625,000. PropertyDuka now hosts 216 property listings and has generated 148 applications for financial products and 95 account-opening requests.
The bank presented the platform to property sector stakeholders from Nakuru and Naivasha at a breakfast meeting in Nakuru.
The expansion targets a market where most people rent. According to the Nakuru County Housing Status Report, published in February 2026 by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) with support from Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya, more than 70% of urban households in Nakuru County rent their homes.
“Owning a home is an important aspiration for many Kenyans, while developers and realtors need to reach the right customers to grow their businesses,” said Dennis Njau, group director of retail banking at NCBA Group.
“As we expand into Nakuru and Naivasha, we want to give local developers and realtors greater visibility while making it easier for more people to discover property opportunities that align with their aspirations.”
Beyond listings
Through the platform, developers and realtors can showcase properties and connect with prospective customers, while property seekers can browse available opportunities online. NCBA said customer activity on PropertyDuka shows strong interest in property financing, expert advice and home set-up services.
Njau said NCBA’s support goes beyond helping customers find property to financing their purchases.
“Finding the right property is an important first step, but access to appropriate financing can be equally critical in turning that ambition into reality,” Njau said.
“The strong growth of PropertyDuka, both in user adoption and customer demand for financial solutions, demonstrates the growing need for a seamless property ecosystem that goes beyond listings to include financing, advisory services and homeownership support.”
The bank said it wants more regional developers and real estate agencies to join the platform, to widen the range of properties on offer to buyers and investors.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially ditched President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as he prepares to seek a second term in the 2027 General Election.Sakaja made the move on Monday, November 2, 2026, ending his association with the ruling party as he seeks to secure the ODM ticket for the Nairobi gubernatorial race.
Co-working space provider Kofisi plans to expand its presence in the food and beverage business as it targets Kenya’s meetings and events market to return to growth.
Kofisi will work with specialist partners on food and beverage services as it changes its operating model to focus on meetings, conferences and events to improve occupancy.
The developments concerning Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi have been weighing on me, particularly because of what they mean for the people whose careers have been built there.
I think about the engineers who have spent years developing their skills, working with talented colleagues and contributing to technology with global relevance. I think about the uncertainty facing them and their families, and the disruption to careers they have worked hard to build.
Michael Carrick had the chance to make a statement of intent at Monday's press conference, but his response to a question about Lisandro Martinez lacked the conviction Manchester United desperately need right now.
Martinez will miss this weekend's must-win clash with Aston Villa after picking up two yellow cards in the space of 83 seconds at Chelsea.
The 28-year-old defender, who called out United's hierarchy after their Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid last month, was ignored by Carrick as he walked off the pitch.
But when the moment called for a show of authority, Carrick's response in his latest press conference lacked the ruthlessness needed from a coach to inspire a turnaround at Old Trafford.
"No, I've got no concerns about commitment at all," he said when asked about Martinez.
"Things happen in football. Sometimes you do things, sometimes you make a decision, sometimes you make mistakes. But the commitment is not an issue for sure."
Carrick added: "I've said it before, the commitment of the players to the club, to me, to each other is something I don't question at all. We need to play better, we can make better decisions, but commitment's not a thing at all."
United chiefs are planning to hold discussions with Martinez over his attitude, performances, future and contract situation, according to a report from the Manchester Evening News.
Martinez, who is in the final year of his deal at Old Trafford, is attracting interest from a host of clubs, including Champions League opponents Roma and Como.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also monitoring his situation, according to AS.
Argentina teammate Cristian Romero, who joined Atletico from Tottenham in the summer, recently named Martinez as the player he'd most like to see join him at the Spanish club.
Given everything that has happened this season, Martinez appears likely to leave United next summer, although the club have an option to extend his contract until 2028.
Fabrizio Romano delivered an update on Martinez's future in his latest video on YouTube.
"It is not an easy moment for Lisandro Martínez in general," he said. "His contract runs until June 2027, meaning the end of this season. Man Utd have a club option to extend his contract until 2028, ensuring they do not lose any value in terms of the player’s valuation."
Under-fire Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says speculation about his future will not impact their Champions League game against Roma.
United are winless in nine matches, their worst run in 38 years, and sit outside the Premier League relegation zone on goal difference with just one win and seven points from their opening nine fixtures.
Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea increased speculation that Tuesday night’s visit of Roma in their fourth Champions League league phase match might be his last, given the Giallorossi’s unbeaten start in Serie A and 16 goals across their past four matches, with their only defeat of the season coming in Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 win in the Stadio Olimpico on October 14 .
Speaking at his pre-match media conference, Carrick said: “(Speculation) has no influence on how we prepare or on the game. We cannot wait for it. That is all I am focused on. What happens after, happens. Whatever direction it goes in.”
Carrick said he believes the players remain committed to the cause, despite the manner of their defeat at Stamford Bridge, with Lisandro Martinez’s quickfire sending-off and penalty concession ending their hopes of a comeback.
“I know what we are capable of. We have shown it in bursts, (including) the other day. We are close but need to act on it quickly.
“I have no concerns about (Martinez’s) commitment. Things happen in football. Sometimes you make mistakes. The commitment is not an issue.
“The dressing room is in a good place. The commitment of the players to the club, to me, to each other – do not question it at all. We need to play better, we can make better decisions, but the commitment is not a thing at all.
“We have to find a way out of this moment. We have done a lot of good things, we just couldn’t capitalise on it, but we will do. We have to keep doing the right things.
“A lot of people could do my job when you are winning games. It is about finding solutions, finding answers, staying strong, leading right and getting the best out of the players and we have to keep pushing for that.
“I love being here, I love working with the players. The struggles, the challenges, that just drives you on to want even more,” Carrick said.
United’s only win since August came in the 4-0 success against Sabah at Old Trafford on September 10 but another against Roma would keep United’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive, said Carrick.
“We are looking for the win. There is the bigger picture and it is about getting through to the later stages.
“One or two (defeats) you can get away with… as long as you make amends for that. There are times, like tomorrow, that are going to dictate that for us. We’re certainly still in it. We’ve a great chance of progressing and that has to be the focus from now.”
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo also gave his backing to the head coach and said the players have to fight as one to get through this ‘bump in the road’.
“I have been at this club for a long time and I know there’s always going to be ups and downs, it’s never going to be plain sailing to the top so you expect bumps and the best thing about it is that you’re able to bounce back from them.”
“I feel like our way to repay the manager is to be behind him on and off the pitch and fight as a team.
“I’m grateful to the boss for putting trust in me as soon as he came in and giving me all the advice that he has, knowing that he’s been a player and knows the history of this club and what it takes to win.
“I take those words to heart and try to apply them every day.”
Julius Kipngetich is set to retire from Jubilee Group after nearly nine years as the insurer’s chief executive officer. Dr Kipngetich’s term will end on November 30, 2026, having been appointed to the role on January 1, 2018.
He will be replaced by Juan Cazcarra, who has been the company’s deputy CEO.
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium in Nairobi.Six Kenyans have asked the High Court to stop the government from committing public funds to the planned Bayern Munich-AFC Ajax friendly match, demanding disclosure of the financial arrangements behind the January 5, 2027 match.The petitioners want interim orders barring the State from authorising, allocating, releasing or spending public money on the event at Raila Odinga International Stadium, at Talanta Sports City, unless the expenditure is shown to comply with