Kenya

Former governor of the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Mullei has been formerly acquitted of corruption by a Kenyan anti-graft court. On account of a lack of evidence, Mullei was cleared... 2007-05-24

Kenyan local debt continues to yield attractive rates, and we feel that the 3-6 year portion of the curve offers the most value for investors given that liquidity constraints restrict... 2007-05-17

BMI View: We expect inflation to rise to 10.0% by end-year, up from the 5.9% y-o-y rate seen in March, as increased fiscal laxity surrounding the impending polls places upside... 2007-05-10

Kanu chairman Uhuru Kenyatta has called for the establishment of a National Election Board of ODM-Kenya before presidential aspirants hand in their nomination forms. This suggests... 2007-05-10

BMI View: Raila Odinga is still our top pick to win the leadership of the opposition ODM-Kenya party, though a shift to more centrist grounds may be necessary for a successful... 2007-05-09

Finance Minister Amos Kimunya has made some positive remarks on exchange rate policy. We remain shilling bulls, and we do not feel that political risks will be sufficient to prompt... 2007-04-19

The much anticipated World Athletics Championships did not, fortunately, witness any domestic unrest in the host city of Mombassa on the eastern coast despite the cautions of potential... 2007-03-30

We remain bullish on Kenya's growth outlook, and the upside surprise in tea output is a welcome indication that the key agricultural sector is healthily rebounding following the subdued... 2007-03-06

The political atmosphere in Kenya is becoming increasingly tense, with the opposition ODM-Kenya party making strides toward choosing its presidential candidate. The opposition has... 2007-03-06

BMI View : We are cautious on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, and feel that the market could suffer in the short-term on account of high valuations, and in light of recent unsustainable... 2007-02-27