QUOTE "Besides, low valuation analysts said political changes typified by the appointment of key judiciary officers had wrapped off positively on foreign investors. “Investors are seeing that we will not have a repeat of what happened in the last general election,” said Mr Kihumba."

QUOTE "Compared to last year, the economic fundamentals are facing serious challenges today,” noted Mr Wachira at a media briefing on Thursday.

The weakening Kenya shilling has worsened the situation. This depreciation has led to an increase in the cost of imported goods. Pressure is also mounting on borrowers with the recent move by some commercial banks to raise lending rates."

Is it wise to keep money in the bank now?

The NSE is a reflection of the economy and right now too many factor are hitting us hard - drought, inflation, interest rates, election fever, new constitution.... the variable are too many to be able to come up with a conclusive stmt as to when the bear will dissapear.
My MONEY IS SAFE IN THE BANK FOR NOW.

As it suffers inflation and all that you have mentioned above, try hedging elsewhere not the bank

Agreed in principle of strategic planning and entry or having a float.... but not making the decision that hedging at bank is better under the circumstances that the economy is in today