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Top National Business and Finance Headlines
India to Inject Sh10 Billion in Turkwel Sugar Project
All Africa Global Media - 22 May, 2013
Experts from India have approved an investment of Sh10 billion in the Turkwel Sugar Project. The government of India will finance the project which is the last phase comprising an irrigation scheme near the Turkwel Hydroelectric project.
Orange Kenya Wants Google to Share Content Revenue
All Africa Global Media - 22 May, 2013
Orange Kenya CEO, Mickael Ghossein, has called on search giant Google to consider sharing revenues accrued from traffic which runs on other providers' networks in order to enhance partnerships and the development of the digital ecosystem.
Jaguar,Land Rover Vehicle Owners Still Relying On CMC
All Africa Global Media - 21 May, 2013
Do you own a Land Rover or Range Rover? You will continue depending on CMC for maintenance of your vehicle as the new franchise holders RMA Motors Kenya are yet to start operations locally. RMA took over CMC Motors earlier this year.
Kenya : KENYA POWER launches USD200M project
ABW - 20 May, 2013
Kenya Power launched a USD 200 million power project on FridayThe project is designed to bolster and stabilize power supply around Nairobi.Speaking at the launch, Kenya Power CEO Engineer Joseph Njoroge said completion of the project called Nairobi Ring Project in 2015 will boost the quality of power supply through enhanced voltage levels and reduce outages in the City.He added : 'The projects include construction of new substations, power lines, re-conductoring of existing lines, refurbishment of old substations and installation of a new power automation system.'Kenya Power has completed a total of 45 projects in various parts of the country, 17 of them in Nairobi.
Nokia Lumia 520 and 720 Arrive in East Africa
All Africa Global Media - 20 May, 2013
Consumers across East Africa can now get their hands on Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 powered Lumia 520 and Lumia 720.
CIC Insurance Insuring Coffee in Nyeri
All Africa Global Media - 20 May, 2013
Coffee farming in the Mt. Kenya region could become more lucrative with CIC insurance announcing a plan to insure the crop against failure, due to bad weather, diseases and rampant coffee theft. MD Nelson Kuria says a pilot project will start in Nyeri county and later be rolled out in other regions.
Centum Set for High-End Development
All Africa Global Media - 20 May, 2013
Investment firm Centum is set to kick off the development of the high-end 100 acre project in Gigiri near the United Nations complex. The company is now seeking contractors for the Two Rivers urban development project.
Kenya Power puts Mama Ngina on top shareholders' list
ABW - 19 May, 2013
Kenya Power has listed Mama Ngina Kenyatta as its fourth largest individual investor, making the electricity distributor the only Nairobi bourse-listed company bearing her name on the shareholder list.
Finance in Africa -Kenya-Profits galore for Kenya Banks
ABW - 19 May, 2013
Banks in Kenya, of all sizes, have made record profits over the past year. Wanjohi Kabukuru reports from Nairobi on what is driving this growth surge.
Catalyst buys into top Ethiopian bottling firm
ABW - 18 May, 2013
Kenya-based private equity firm Catalyst Principal Partners has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Ethiopian bottler Yes Brands Food & Beverages Plc.

Daily Commentaries
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Research Reports
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Nairobi Stock Exchange - 23 May, 2008
Adobe PDF Document March 2006 Bulletin
Nairobi Stock Exchange - 31 Mar, 2006
Adobe PDF Document February 2006 Bullentin
Nairobi Stock Exchange - 28 Feb, 2006

Top Company Press Releases
Simba Energy Inks MOU to Farmout in Kenya
CLM - 16 May, 2013
Simba Energy Inc., an onshore pan-African oil and gas explorer, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") with Ajax Exploration, a privately-owned oil and gas company, to farmout a 66 percent interest and operatorship of Block 2A, onshore Kenya.
Safaricom, Equity sign staff share financing deal
Safaricom Limited - 03 April, 2008
Kenya's leading mobile telephone service provider, Safaricom has today entered into an agreement with Equity bank, which will allow Safaricom staff to access loans for the acquisition of Safaricom shares through the bank at a subsidized interest rate of 10%.
KENYA RE TO SEAT IN THE BOARD OF THE CONTINENT’S LARGEST REINSURER
Kenya Re-insurance Corporation Limited - 30 June, 2007
The Managing Director of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited, Mrs. Eunice Mbogo has been elected director to the Board of Africa Reinsurance Corporation. The development took place on 30th June 2007 in Kigali, Rwanda during the Africa Reinsurance Corporation’s 29th Annual General Meeting. Mrs. Eunice Mbogo was elected to the realm of the reputable reinsurer, from among the 41 member countries who are the shareholders. The Corporation was established by African Union 30 years ago and enjoys 5% mandatory treaty cessions in Member countries.
AccessKenya Planning to List on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
AccessKenya Group Limited - 03 April, 2007
AccessKenya Group, the holding company which owns AccessKenya, Kenya's leading corporate ISP, and BLUE, one of Kenya's largest Public Data Network Operators, has applied to the Capital Markets Authority and the Nairobi Stock Exchange to list on the Stock Exchange this year through an Initial Public Offer.
Yello - the most affordable Corporate Telephone Service available today
AccessKenya Group Limited - 03 April, 2007
Our latest innovation for the Kenyan market is the introduction of our simple voice service.
Equity Bank's efforts win UN honours
Equity Bank Limited - 03 Sep, 2005
The United Nations has honoured an indigenous commercial bank for its role in making low-income rural population access loans. Speaking during a visit to Equity Bank, the head of UN Advisers for the Year of Microcredit, Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, said the bank had been chosen because it offered lessons which should be globally adopted by other developing nations.
Bank explores new ways to raise cash
Equity Bank Limited - 02 Jan, 2005
The recent successful transformation of Equity Building Society into a commercial bank demonstrates that alternative capital raising avenues exist.
2004 KCB Joint Awards Gala
KCB Coporate Affairs - 06 Dec, 2004
Kenya Commercial Bank held its 2004 Joint Awards Gala last Saturday at the Stanley Hotel where various members of staff were rewarded for giving excellent Customer Service, participation in Community activities and Long Service. Speaking during the function, KCB Chief Executive, Terry Davidson said that the good service given by the KCB staff had heavily contributed to the tremendous business growth during the year.
United Against Hunger Initiative flags-off 80 metric tonnes of food
KCB Coporate Affairs - 29 Nov, 2004
Partners in the United Against Hunger Initiative flagged off the final consignment consisting of 80 metric tonnes of food to the hunger stricken parts of the country. KCB Group Chairman, Susan Mudhune thanked all the Partners for the teamwork displayed during the four months of mobilizing support for donations for Kenyans facing starvation. <p> The following is her full statement:
Kenya Airways Annual General Meeting held at Carnivore Grounds
Kenya Airways - 26 Nov, 2004
Kenya Airways held its Annual General Meeting at Carnivore Gardens on 26 th November 2004.This year's AGM highlights included finance, fleet modernization, donations, change of auditors, KLM/Air France merger and its consequences, route network, dividends and bonuses.

Market Announcements
Kenya cuts key lending rate to 8.5pc
ABW - 07 May, 2013

Top Economic Headlines
Kenya Devolution Budget Under Siege
All Africa Global Media - 22 May, 2013
Sh180 for Roads Repair
All Africa Global Media - 21 May, 2013
Govt Says Ruto's Jet Hired for Sh18.5 Million
All Africa Global Media - 20 May, 2013
Economy pays the price of prolonged political contest
ABW - 19 May, 2013
Treasury hit over delayed release of county funds
ABW - 19 May, 2013
Will the Kenya economy now take off, or crash and burn?
ABW - 11 May, 2013
Kenya finalises policy to harness diaspora inflows
ABW - 08 May, 2013
Big Brother China pumps $11b into East Africa
ABW - 04 May, 2013
Kenya to start oil production in six years, says IMF
ABW - 01 May, 2013
Kenya minimum wage to be increased
ABW - 01 May, 2013
Kenya: Kenya's president expects economy to grow by double digits
ABW - 28 April, 2013

Market Actives
Top 5 % Gainers 22 May
EGAD 28.00 +2.00 +7.69%
EVRD 2.80 +0.20 +7.69%
DTK 166.00 +6.00 +3.75%
EABL 423.00 +14.00 +3.42%
PAFR 57.50 +1.00 +1.77%
 
Top 5 % Losers 22 May
SCAN 66.50 -3.00 -4.32%
C&G 26.00 -1.00 -3.70%
MSC 4.45 -0.10 -2.20%
UNGA 15.65 -0.30 -1.88%
NIC 55.50 -1.00 -1.77%
 
Top 5 Volume 22 May
101,307,800
SCOM 23,904,800
KENO 9,279,800
COOP 1,913,800
EQTY 1,187,000
 
Top 5 Value Traded 22 May
 
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Top companies viewed
Safaricom Limited
City Trust Limited
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East African Breweries Limited
East African Cables Limited
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Best Return Year-To-Date (YTD)
2013
AccessKenya Group Ltd Ord. 1.00 +117.05%
Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd Ord.1.00 +84.33%
Centum Investment Co Ltd Ord 0.50 +76.11%
KenGen Co. Ltd Ord. 2.50 +69.32%
Housing Finance Co.Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 +63.43%
 
 
Best Return Current Month
May 2013
East African Breweries Ltd Ord 2.00 +38.69%
Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 +19.21%
Olympia Capital Holdings ltd Ord 5.00 +16.67%
Equity Bank Ltd Ord 0.50 +12.00%
ARM Cement Ltd Ord 1.00 +12.00%
 
 
Best Return Current Week
19, May 2013 - 25, May 2013
East African Breweries Ltd Ord 2.00 +8.18%
Eaagads Ltd Ord 1.25 AIMS +7.69%
Eveready East Africa Ltd Ord.1.00 +7.69%
E.A.Portland Cement Co. Ltd Ord 5.00 +6.60%
CFC Stanbic of Kenya Holdings Ltd ord.5.00 +4.96%
 
 
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