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23 March, 2025 Investment Reports
National Social Security schemes are created by governments to form the first pillar of social security. In Africa, Kenya was the second country after Ghana to form a national security scheme, The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), done in 1965 through an Act of Parliament (Cap 258). It is a provident fund, which provides benefits to retiring members as a lump sum rather than through periodic payments. In recent years, discussions around the growth and reform of the NSSF have gained momentum, with key considerations on how to increase coverage, especially for the informal sector, and improv...
16 March, 2025 Investment Reports
Investment Updates: Weekly Rates: Cytonn Money Market Fund closed the week at a yield of 15.70% p.a. To invest, dial *809# or download the Cytonn App from Google Play store here or from the Appstore here; We continue to offer Wealth Management Training every Tuesday, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The training aims to grow financial literacy among the general public. To register for any of our Wealth Management Trainings, click here; If interested in our Private Wealth Management Training for your employees or investment group, please get in touch with us through wmt@cytonn.com;...
9 March, 2025 Investment Reports
In 2024, we published the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Commercial Office Report 2024 themed ‘Persisting Tenant’s Market’. The report provided an in-depth analysis of the sector's performance in 2023, along with insights into future prospects and investment opportunities. According to the report, the sector experienced notable improvements, with average rental yield improved by 0.1% points to 7.7% in FY’2023 from 7.6% recorded in FY’2022, due to improved occupancy and rental rates. Average asking rents per SQFT in the NMA increased by 7.0% to Kshs 103 per SQFT from Ks...
2 March, 2025 Investment Reports
Investment Updates: Weekly Rates: Cytonn Money Market Fund closed the week at a yield of 16.1% p.a. To invest, dial *809# or download the Cytonn App from Google Play store here or from the Appstore here; We continue to offer Wealth Management Training every Tuesday, from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. The training aims to grow financial literacy among the general public. To register for any of our Wealth Management Trainings, click here; If interested in our Private Wealth Management Training for your employees or investment group, please get in touch with us through wmt@cytonn.com; Cytonn...
23 February, 2025 Investment Reports
The Kenyan Shilling has experienced a marginal depreciation of 21.5 bps on a Year-to-Date against the US Dollar, closing the week at Kshs 129.6 as of February 21, 2025, compared to Kshs 129.3 at the beginning of the year. This is a contrast to the 17.4% appreciation in 2024 while in 2023, 2022, and 2021 the currency depreciated by 26.8%, 9.0%, and 3.6% respectively. The appreciation experienced in 2024 and the current stability of the Shilling is supported by improved forex reserves currently at USD 9.3 bn (equivalent to 4.7-months of import cover), an increase of 28.2% from USD 7.2 bn (equiva...
16 February, 2025 Investment Reports
Infrastructure development remains one of the key objectives of the Kenyan government as it seeks to achieve its vision 2030.  Good infrastructure reduces costs of doing business, attracts foreign investment, opens up remote areas to investment and boosts the trade competitiveness of the country. Recognizing this, the government continues to actively support infrastructure expansion through financing strategies such as Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure bonds, debt financing, and substantial budgetary allocations, with a primary focus on road networks. According to the Ke...
9 February, 2025 Investment Reports
Investment Updates: Weekly Rates: Cytonn Money Market Fund closed the week at a yield of 16.3% p.a. To invest, dial *809# or download the Cytonn App from Google Play store here or from the Appstore here; We continue to offer Wealth Management Training every Tuesday, from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. The training aims to grow financial literacy among the general public. To register for any of our Wealth Management Trainings, click here; If interested in our Private Wealth Management Training for your employees or investment group, please get in touch with us through wmt@cytonn.com; Cytonn...
2 February, 2025 Investment Reports
Industry Report During the month of January, the following industry reports were released and the key take-outs were as follows; Cytonn Report: Notable Industry Reports During the Month of January 2025 # Theme Report Key Take-outs 1. Housing accessibility and affordability survey The 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey Basic Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ·       Only about 20.0%-25.0% of urban dwellers own homes with the primary challenges cited as high property prices, limited m...
26 January, 2025 Investment Reports
Investment Updates: Weekly Rates: Cytonn Money Market Fund closed the week at a yield of 16.5% p.a. To invest, dial *809# or download the Cytonn App from Google Play store here or from the Appstore here; We continue to offer Wealth Management Training every Tuesday, from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. The training aims to grow financial literacy among the general public. To register for any of our Wealth Management Trainings, click here; If interested in our Private Wealth Management Training for your employees or investment group, please get in touch with us through wmt@cytonn.com; Cytonn...
19 January, 2025 Investment Reports
Insolvency refers to a financial situation where an individual, business or entity, such as a fund, is unable to meet their financial obligations or settle their debts as they become due. In most cases, the state of insolvency occurs due to an increase in business expenses, poor cash management, law suits, poor budgeting, fraud, business expansion, or a reduction in sales.  In Kenya, insolvency proceedings are primarily governed by the Insolvency Act of 2015. The act provides for how insolvent companies can be assisted to service creditors obligations and protect the interests of all stak...
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