Kenya's collective investment sector is approaching the Sh1 trillion milestone, according to data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Assets Under Management across Collective Investment Schemes grew by 11% to Sh948.7 billion in the quarter ending June 30, 2026, up from Sh851.7 billion the previous quarter. The regulator attributed the growth to increased inflows from individual and institutional investors into unit trust schemes, stronger performance by established funds, and new product launches under existing umbrella structures.

Soko Directory has published a guide outlining five factors investors should consider before putting money into Special Funds in Kenya. The article notes that the country's investment landscape has expanded well beyond traditional money market funds, with Special Funds emerging as an alternative option in recent years. The guide, according to the publication, aims to help potential investors evaluate these products before committing their money, reflecting growing interest in diversified investment vehicles in Kenya.

According to Tech-ish, Safaricom's Ziidi funds have accumulated nearly KES 20 billion within the M-PESA platform. The report discusses the recent shift in savings, the opt-in gap for users, and the low yields associated with these funds.

In the first half of 2026, African tech funding totaled $1.44 billion, driven by significant mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and advancements in artificial intelligence restructuring. This funding milestone reflects the evolving landscape of the tech ecosystem in Africa.

Centum Investment Company has announced a leadership change after Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mworia resigned to head the newly established Kenya National Infrastructure Fund, effective 7 September 2026. According to the Centum Board, Thomas Omondi-Achola, the Group's current Chief, will serve as acting CEO. Omondi-Achola is described as a seasoned mathematician and manager. The appointment is in an acting capacity while the firm manages the transition following Mworia's departure to the new state-backed infrastructure fund.

Stanbic Bank Tanzania has donated TZS 20 million to support the Medical and Surgical Camps program of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC). This funding aims to provide free medical and surgical services to communities in need during camps scheduled for July 2026. The donation was presented by Stanbic Bank Tanzania's CEO, Mr. Manzi Rwegasira, to ECSA-HC's Director General, Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe.