Safaricom 149Bn Stake for Sale, Crypto Eyes NSE, and Kenya’s Bill Payment Push

27/05/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

In today’s episode of Kenyan Market Daily, we unpack Treasury’s bold plan to offload part of its Safaricom stake to raise Sh149 billion and avoid new taxes in the 2025 Finance Bill. We also break down the Canadian firm’s move to introduce crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to the NSE—potentially giving Kenyan investors their first regulated exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.Other highlights include EA Cables losing a legal battle with Equity Bank over a Sh2.2B loan, a major drop in pending bills, and the latest shifts in banks' interest margins.Stay tuned for sharp insights and what this all means for investors and policy watchers.Follow us for more:Website: www.kenyamarketplacedaily.wordpress.comTikTok & Instagram: @kenyamarketdailyCourtesy: Business DailyFollow us:Website: www.kenyamarketplacedaily.wordpress.comTikTok & Instagram: @kenyamarketdaily

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