Lawrence Baraza
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Kenya
Kenya’s Private Sector Activity Grew but At Slower Pace in January
Kenya’s private sector activity grew but at a slower pace in January, hurt by slower expansions in the construction and…
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International
U.S. Renews Africa Trade Program as Tariffs Still Cloud Benefits
The United States has reauthorized a key trade initiative with African countries, extending it for one year through December 31,…
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Government Projects
Kenyan Products to Enter Chinese Markets at Zero Tariffs
Kenya is poised to sign a historic duty-free, quota-free (DFQF) trade agreement with China within the next 30 days, to…
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East Africa
Italy, Greece Enter EAC List of Major Export Destinations in New Report
East Africa’s export recovery is no longer relying only on traditional trading partners like China and the Gulf countries, but…
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Corporate
SASRA Suspends Licenses of SACCOs Over Regulatory Crackdown
The Kenyan government has intensified regulatory oversight of the Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector, resulting in the suspension of…
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East Africa
How Tanzania’s Grip on Foreign Investors Ended Uber’s 10-Year Reign
Ride-hailing Uber ceased operations in Tanzania from 30 January 2026, ending years of protracted regulatory battle with local regulators. Tanzania…
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Markets
How Banks Drove NSE Gains in January 2026
January 2026 began with renewed confidence at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, as market indices extended the rally that defined much…
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Government Projects
How NSSF Contributions Will Change From 2027 Moving Forward
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act No. 45 of 2013 now moves into Year 4 of its phased implementation…
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Corporate
Asset Prices Rally Gives NSSF a Ksh.46 Billion Boost
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Kenya’s main pension fund, has reported an improvement in the value of its investments,…
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Corporate
Kenyans to Pay Ksh.23 Billion in Compensation After Koko Shuts Operations
Kenyan taxpayers are looking at a potential Ksh.23.1 billion in compensation package to the clean energy startup Koko Networks, following…
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