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Kenya Startup Ecosystem: Hubs, Accelerators and Funding Paths
Key takeawaysFocus topic: Kenya startup ecosystem hubsCovers: Nairobi tech, investors, practical tips for residents and visitors, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diasp…
Starting a Small Business in Kenya: Licences and Costs
Key takeawaysFocus topic: start small business KenyaCovers: permits, county fees, tips, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around…
Nakuru Industrial Zone Attracts 14 New Manufacturers, Creating 3,200 Jobs
Nakuru's newly designated Special Economic Zone has attracted 14 manufacturers in its first operational year, generating 3,200 direct jobs and signalling a decentralisation of Kenya's industrial base.
Chinese Infrastructure Firm Secures Ksh 12 Billion Nairobi Expressway Extension Contract
China Road and Bridge Corporation has won a Ksh 12 billion contract to extend the Nairobi Expressway westward to Kikuyu, easing chronic congestion on Waiyaki Way.
Nairobi Office Space Vacancy Rates Rise as Remote Work Culture Persists
Nairobi's grade-A office vacancy rate climbed to 31 per cent in Q2 2026 as companies downsize their physical footprints, reshaping the city's commercial property market and developer returns.
Kenya's Printing and Packaging Industry Expands with Sh3.2bn Plant in Thika
A Sh3.2 billion printing and flexible packaging plant in Thika's industrial zone will be Kenya's largest single investment in the sector, targeting FMCG and export packaging demand across East Africa.
East African Breweries Reports 8% Revenue Growth Despite Excise Tax Increase
EABL posted 8 per cent revenue growth for the year ended June 2026, demonstrating resilience in the face of a 15 per cent excise tax increase and sustained consumer pressure on disposable incomes.
Kenya's Electric Vehicle Market Grows 140% as Import Duty Waivers Take Effect
Kenya's electric vehicle registrations surged 140 per cent in the first half of 2026 after import duty waivers on EVs and EV components came into full effect, with Nairobi leading uptake.
Nairobi Stock Exchange Records Best Quarter in Five Years on Foreign Capital Inflows
The Nairobi Securities Exchange posted its strongest quarterly performance since 2021 in Q2 2026, driven by renewed foreign investor appetite and a stabilising Kenyan shilling.