When investing in government bonds like the recently re-opened IFB1/2018/015 and IFB1/2022/019, it’s important to understand two key terms which are mentioned in the prospectus: Redemption and Amortization.
Redemption means the government will pay back the full amount of the...
What is Dirty vs Clean price when it comes to investing in infrastructure bonds (IFBs)? To answer this question, let us use the recently issued infrastructure bonds. But first we define Dirty vs Clean price. Dirty price is when...
The term Open Skies refers to international aviation agreements that aim to remove barriers related to routes, capacity, and pricing. The goal is to enhance competition and efficiency in global air travel, ultimately benefiting both airlines and passengers. However,...
Olive Nkirote recently posted a chart comparing Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and Kenya Airways (KQ). Below is a factual analysis of her claims on the ET vs KQ comparison:
1. Ownership
Claim: ET is fully government-owned, while Kenya owns 48.9% of KQ...
The Question by John: I’m a 24-year-old who recently started a remote-based job as a junior web developer, earning Sh30,000 per month. Since I live with my parents in Limuru, my expenses are very minimal. I have so far...
Many eligible Kenyan men are nowadays saying no to marriage. Take Brian Ochieng’. He is what is widely considered as 'an eligible bachelor'. He is easy going, kindhearted and charming. He is well educated, and has a Master’s degree....
Whereas it may be difficult to know every particular, detail about a property being sold at auction sales, it is important to focus on the most important factors that impact the validity of the sale by auction.
There are instances...
Division of property between two people who are no longer in a relationship can be a thorny issue. The easiest way out would be negotiations between the parties to reach an amicable solution. In the event that this is...
If you died today, who would receive your pension benefits? Who have you nominated as your beneficiary? In many cases, the majority of beneficiaries are the people you nominated when you first got your job as a young person.
These...
When looking to create passive income from investing in Treasury Bonds, there are certain things you should bear in mind to avoid. Rhina Namsia, the founder of The Acemt Consulting, a training and consultation company that provides financial planning...
