Africa's Financial Markets | Business Redefined

The AFIS Annual Summit brought together over 1,250 key players in Africa’s financial sector for two days of impactful discussions, strategic collaboration and innovative solutions. It connects industry leaders, policymakers and regulators to address critical challenges, including climate transition, digital transformation, financial inclusion and regulatory harmonisation, turning bold ideas into actionable outcomes.
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Episodes
The 2027/28 Fiscal Framework | Business Redefined The National Treasury is proposing an ambitious Kes 5.42 trillion spending plan (23.6% of GDP) for the financial year 2027/28, with recurrent spending earmarked to cross the Kes 4.0 trillion mark for the first time. We speak to Churchill Ogutu on the proposed fiscal framework & what it means for Kenyans. On the agenda:
  • Revenue projection at Kes 4.004 trillion & what we are seeing so far in the 2026/27 outturn
  • The Kes 1.35 trillion fiscal deficit & how the borrowing mix has been rejigged from what we saw just two months ago (external borrowing now projected at Kes 423.8 billion, up from Kes 235.9 billion)
  • The Kes 1.18 trillion wall of maturities in 2027/28 & how liability management operations are playing out
 November 3, 2026
Preparing for Retirement | Business Redefined Assets under management held by Kenya's pensions industry are growing steadily (Kes 3.2 trillion as at June '26) but inclusion of coverage remains a huge challenge. Official data shows that only 3 out of every 10 working age Kenyans are in formal pension scheme. We speak to Jacqueline Karasha on the back of the release of Sanlam Allianz Ke's inaugural Retirement Benchmark Report for the Kenyan market. We discuss the strides made in widening distribution of pension & retirement preparation solutions as well as the gaps that remain including abysmal coverage in the vast informal segment of the labour market. October 27, 2026
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
  October 22, 2026
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