ABSA Bank Kenya HY2026 Earnings - | Business Redefined - CFO Chat
Absa Bank Kenya believes that engaging the volumes play will be critical in helping the business tide through the tide of margins compression that is piling pressure of banking sector earnings as being revealed by HY2026 numbers. Julians sat down with the Interim Chief Financial Officer, Diana Wangari and asked her just how much the bank can play to the cost of funding advantage (down to 2.8%) visible in HY2026 earnings as it sweats its deposits to keep the volumes momentum going (loan-to-deposit closed HY2026 at 88.0%). She argues that the bank is ahead of target in terms of rejigging its deposit book (CASA now 75.0% of book from 64.0% a year earlier) hence ample room to keep the cost of funds on a tight leash. Julians challenged her about the sag in the bank's top & bottom lines, she argues that it is incomplete to focus on that while ignoring the 21.7% ROE. She says that the bank took advantage of this season to pass on the 150.0bps decline in yields to pass on to borrowers.
Standard Chartered Strategy in Kenya | Business Redefined
A conversation with Standard Chartered's Chief Executive, Birju Sanghrajka to discuss the lender's strategy for the Kenyan market.
On the discussion:
- Reclassification to the medium category by the Central Bank of Kenya & what this means for the firm
- The parent firm's full exit/sale of its onshore operations in five African markets (Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, Sierra Leone & Zimbabwe), partial exits in others (Tanzania & Côte d'Ivoire) & what this portends for future prospects in the Kenyan market
- The lender's posture as far as the pervasive retail play in the Kenyan market goes
- Prevailing macros, credit risk & ongoing recapitalisation in the banking sector
Reliable Connectivity for Small Businesses | Business Redefined
Kenya's 7.4 million small businesses are scouting for reliable connectivity as they reach for the vast & fast growing digital market to scale their operations. We speak to Safaricom PLC on solutions curated to meet the needs of this category of businesses while taking cognizance of their budget constraints. Also on the discussion, how do small businesses stay protected online given the rising cases of cybersecurity threats.
October 21, 2026
East Africa's Insurance Opportunity | Business Redefined
The insurance sector is undergoing a significant shift as the switch from IFRS4 to IFRS17 brings about a transition from legacy fragmented & non-comparable accounting rules to a framework that enforces a single, standardised & market-consistent framework. We speak to the Group Chief Financial Officer of AAR Insurance, Hosea Kiprop, to take stock of the state of the industry & emerging trends.
October 21, 2026
Kenya Pipeline 2025/26 Earnings | Business Redefined
A deep dive into the 2025/26 earnings of Kenya Pipeline Company with the utility's Managing Director, Pius Mwendwa.
October 15, 2026
Protecting Small Businesses Online | Business Redefined
Kenya's vast micro, small & medium size businesses are tapping into online spaces to unlock new markets but how can they ensure they stay safe & secured given the rising wave of cybersecurity threats? Between April & June 2026, Kenya reported 2.3 billion cyber threats, a 30.3% increased compared to those reported between Jan & March 2026. We speak to Safaricom PLC on how this category of businesses can ensure cyber safety as they chase new markets on the digital horizon.
October 15, 2026
Aftersales in Mobile Telephony | Business Redefined
We speak to Samsung Mobile Kenya on the role that strong after sale services are playing in catalysing uptake of tech solutions in the Kenyan market.
October 15, 2026
Quickmart's Kshs15 Billion IPO | Business Redefined
Quickmart is in the market with Kenya's first exit via the public markets by a PE fund. The offer is priced at Kes 7.50/share, floating 2.0 billion shares (50.0% stake). We have a conversation with the retail chain's Chief Financial Officer to whip through the issuance & the underlying fundamentals.
October 14, 2026
Emerging Issues in Kenya's Tax Landscape | Business Redefined
A conversation with Robert Waruiru, Managing Partner, ICHIBAN Tax and Business Advisory on the emerging issues in Kenya's Landscape
October 6, 2026