Episode Details

In this episode, recorded on 26 October 2026, we sit down with Francis Mwangi (CEO, Kestrel Capital), Simon Macharia (CFO, Quickmart), and David Kanyi (Portfolio Lead, Wealth and Empowerment, Safaricom) to discuss investing through Ziidi Trader, including share ownership, trading costs, order execution, and dividend payments. We examine Quickmart’s KES 15B IPO, its financial performance, valuation, dividend policy, and plans to expand to 125 stores by 2030. We also explore access to the Dangote Refinery offering through Global Depository Receipts (GDRs), the associated currency risks, and Ziidi Trader’s plans to introduce additional investment products, including ETFs and bonds.Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:07:40 What is Ziidi Trader? Key Differentiators

00:11:51 Omnibus Structure and Share Ownership

00:17:59 Onboarding Process and Trading Costs

00:23:03 Trade Execution, Liquidity and Market Hours

00:33:34 Order Matching, Cancellations and Reversals

00:36:20 Dividend Payments and AGM Voting

00:41:48 The Future of Ziidi Trader and How to Buy Shares

00:47:50 Advice for New Investors and Diaspora Access

00:55:31 Customer Support, Trading Limits and Market Risks