Kenya Opens Sugar Market to COMESA After 24 Year Safeguards
After two decades of tariff protection, Kenya has opened its sugar market to regional competition, betting structural reforms and private mill leasing offset higher local production costs.
KRA brings ALP North Three SEZs, Mitchell Cotts, under Customs
Kenya Revenue Authority has expanded Customs control by designating ALP North Three (SEZ) Limited and Mitchell Cotts Nairobi Logistics Centre 2 as regulated Customs facilities under the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.
The Gazette notices define precise geographic limits, entry and exit points, and internal control zones. The move allows bonded and transit operations within approved premises while strengthening Customs supervision, enforcement, and revenue protection across Nairobi’s logistics and industrial zones.
Malawi Stock Exchange Leads African Markets With 248% Gain in 2025
The Malawi Stock Exchange delivered Africa’s strongest equity performance in 2025, rising 247.63%, far ahead of all regional peers. The rally was driven by sharp repricing in a small group of heavyweight stocks, led by National Investment Trust, FMB Capital Holdings, NBS Bank, NICO Holdings, FDH Bank, and Press Corporation, many of which posted triple-digit gains.
Thin liquidity, low free float, and rising investor demand amplified price moves, while high inflation and kwacha weakness pushed equities as a store of value.
The surge reflected concentration and valuation reset rather than broad economic expansion.
Ethiopia's Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches Whistleblower Platform
The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has launched a whistleblower platform dubbed 'Adera' to give the public a direct channel to report complaints.
Five Innovations Reshaping Kenya’s Real Estate and How Superior Homes is Riding the Wave
Kenya’s property market is no longer just about bricks, mortar, and prime land. Technology, sustainability, and new financing models are reshaping how homes are built, sold, and lived in. From [...]
What Kenya Can Learn from South Africa’s Real Estate Playbook
South Africa shows us what a stable, well-structured property market can look like. Kenya shows what’s possible when innovation meets demand.
Kenya's Productivity Crisis Isn't About Work Ethic, It's About Wellbeing
Kenya’s productivity challenges are closely linked to employee wellbeing, with mental health emerging as a critical but often overlooked driver of performance.
As economic pressures and workplace stress rise, there's an argument that organizations must move beyond superficial wellness initiatives and treat mental health as a strategic priority essential to sustainable productivity, talent retention, and the future of work.
Data Centers Could Be the Spark Africa’s Power Sector Needs
Building and provisioning local data centers is a powerful step toward solving some of the pressing problems in any nation: improving infrastructure, growing the economy, and strengthening national security.
Bond Trading Hits Record at NSE as Banks Drive KSh 2.7 Trillion Turnover
Kenya’s bond market recorded a sharp rise in activity in 2025, with turnover at the Nairobi Securities Exchange jumping nearly 74% year on year to KSh 2.69 trillion.
The increase was driven almost entirely by Treasury bond trading as banks and insurers stepped up balance-sheet repositioning following policy rate adjustments.
Financial institutions hold about 80% of domestic government debt, making them the main source of liquidity, while corporate bond trading remained negligible.
Unpacking The Ipsos Ride Hailing Safety Perception Report for Kenya
The Missing Machines- A Story of Trust, Failure, and Investor Blind Spots
A field audit of a Kenyan development programme revealed a stark gap between reported success and reality. While some businesses thrived, many beneficiaries never received promised equipment, and funds were mismanaged. The human cost- debt, lost opportunity, and broken trust- was profound.
The lesson for investors in Africa: impact succeeds only with strong governance, independent verification, and accountability.
Uganda Restricts Starlink Ahead of Elections
A memo by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) dated December 19th directed customs officials to halt the entry of satellite internet equipment.