Two Nigerian Deals Drive Bulk of Africa's Private Capital Activity in Q1- Stears Report
Africa’s private capital activity contracted for a third straight period in early 2026, with deal volumes falling even as a surge in a handful of billion-dollar transactions lifted headline investment value.
The ‘Institutional Era’ for East African Real Estate: EAPI Summit Sets the Stage for Scale
As the region’s key cities expand at break-neck pace, the 13th Annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit arrives at a critical juncture to connect international capital with the sector’s most influential project leaders.
Kenya Woos Billions at Nairobi Energy Summit
The forum has drawn 159 energy investors actively scouting opportunities in Kenya and the wider region, with expectations of major funding announcements over the three-day event.Invest Kenya Advances Strategic Investment Partnerships at Italy–Kenya Economic Forum in Rome
Invest Kenya participated in the Italy–Kenya Economic Forum in Rome on Monday, where Kenya engaged Italian investors and institutionsKenya and France Pave the Way for Future-oriented Partnerships Ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026
The Africa Forward Summit is a joint Africa–France initiative, co-convened by the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of France, with African Union endorsement. It takes place in Nairobi on 11–12 May 2026.Treasury Bets on Nature Capital as Kenya Launches Biodiversity Finance Plan
The BIOFIN initiative, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is expected to deliver Kenya’s first comprehensive Biodiversity Finance PlanSanlam Allianz Kenya Posts Best Profit in Over a Decade
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC reported a profit before tax of KSh 1.315 billion for the full year ended 31 December 2025, its best result since 2014. The insurance service result surged 45.7% to KSh 951.5 million, reflecting stronger underwriting discipline and reinsurance optimisation. A KSh 2.5 billion rights issue retired the group's Stanbic Bank debt, cutting borrowings 66.3% and nearly tripling shareholders' funds to KSh 4.635 billion. The deposit administration fund grew 20.1% to KSh 4.727 billion, supported by the launch of Akiba Plus, the group's digital pension platform.
Kenya Seeks To Classify Oil Extraction Zones as Special Economic Zones
The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to formally integrate upstream and midstream petroleum activities into the country’s SEZ frameworkKenya Pipeline to Remain on Catholic Church Land Despite Invalid Deal
An Eldoret court has ruled that an underground oil pipeline can remain on land owned by the Catholic Church, even though the agreement used to justify it was found to be invalid.AI-Startup Lua Raises US$5.8Mn, Expands Platform With Early Adoption in Kenya
Lua, a startup building software that enables companies to deploy and manage artificial intelligence agents alongside humans, has raised US$5.8 million in seed funding.Uganda, EAC and AfDB Are Quietly Building Africa’s AI Backbone
The three developments mark a shift from fragmented digital policies to coordinated, large-scale investments positioning East Africa as an emerging hub in the global AI economy.Flush with US$15mn, Victory Farms Plans 390-Acre Fish Site in Lake Victoria
Last week, AgDevCo committed a US$ 15mn follow-on investment into Victory Group through a mezzanine loan, its second backing after an initial US$ 4mn investment.
