The Mansa-X Story
Assets under management had risen to KES 188 billion, making SITF the largest Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) in Kenya
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PRESS RELEASE: Mansa-X Special Funds Now Market Leader Commanding 20% of CIS Market Share as AUM Crosses KES 188 Billion in Q2 2026
Mansa-X Special Funds powered by Standard Investment Bank, is now the largest Collective Investment Scheme in Kenya with a market share of KES 188Bn as at the end of June 2026.
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Breaking Down the Barriers to Investing: What Every Kenyan Should Know
The reality is that investing can be part of an everyday financial plan, provided you start with what you can afford and understand where your money is going.
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Investing Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated: 10 Global Markets Terms Everyone Should Know
The world of investing doesn’t have to be intimidating. Understanding a few key investment terms can help you make more informed decisions, ask the right questions, and feel more confident when exploring investment opportunities.
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Why Kenya’s Special Funds Industry Holds Lessons For Africa
The continent does not suffer from a shortage of savings; it lacks investment vehicles capable of preserving and compounding those savings in an increasingly interconnected world.
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SIB founder James Wangunyu on legacy, innovation and succession.
Our objective has always been to anticipate the future needs of investors and develop solutions that help them build sustainable wealth.
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Debunking the Myth: Higher Return Equals Higher Risk
Risk management begins with understanding what you own. Investors should know how an investment generates returns, the factors that could cause it to lose value
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Nahashon Mungai, the banker who built Mansa-X, the multi billion shilling fund.
He talks about the philosophy behind Mansa-X, a special fund now worth Sh153 billion, at just 32.
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Understanding Special Funds in Kenya
Kenya’s capital markets space has seen a shift in investments with Capital Markets Authority Quarterly reports on Collective Investment Schemes showing that Money Market Funds, which accounted for more than 90% of Kenya’s Collective Investment Scheme assets in 2021, represented just 51.9% of the industry’s KES. 851.7 billion in assets by March 2026. The report…
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PRESS RELEASE: SIB Opens Regional Office in Mombasa on 30th Anniversary
[27 Feb 2025; Mombasa Kenya] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Standard Investment Bank (SIB), one of Kenya’s foremost indigenous investment banks, has opened its first regional branch in Mombasa, Kenya. This expansion marks another major milestone for SIB, as the bank marks its 30th anniversary this year. The new office, located on the 1st floor of Nyali Centre –…
