Your Q1 investing scorecard: Gulf war, rate cuts and NSE grit

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The first quarter of 2026 opened with a fresh external shock following the US-Israel war on Iran, adding to global market uncertainty.Despite this, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has continued its rate-cutting cycle, signalling a supportive environment for investors.In this episode of the Make Money podcast, Teddy Irungu, Head of Research at Rock Advisors Investment Bank, breaks down the Q1 2026 investing scorecard, examining market resilience, the outlook for the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and where opportunities still lie.