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Kenya's Real Estate Market Cools as High Interest Rates Curb Mortgage Uptake
Kenya's housing market has stalled in 2026 as mortgage lending remains depressed by interest rates above 17%, with property transactions in Nairobi falling 22% year-on-year.
Kenya Export Promotion Authority Reports 18% Growth in Non-Traditional Exports
Kenya's non-traditional exports surged 18% in the first half of 2026, driven by processed foods, textiles, and digital services, the Export Promotion Authority confirms.
Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Hosts Africa's Biggest Tech Startup Conference 2026
Nairobi's African Innovation Summit 2026 drew 12,000 delegates from 54 nations and generated USD 412 million in startup investment commitments.
Kenya Cotton Farming Revived as Textile Industry Attracts New Investment
Kenya's cotton sector is undergoing its most significant revival in three decades, backed by new irrigation schemes and fresh textile factory investment.
Equity Bank Posts Record Ksh 54 Billion Net Profit in First Half of 2026
Equity Bank Group posted a record Ksh 54 billion net profit in H1 2026, driven by its DRC subsidiary, digital banking growth, and improved asset quality.
Kenya Tourism Revenue Hits Ksh 320 Billion in 2025, New Record Set
Kenya's tourism sector recorded a historic Ksh 320 billion in revenue in 2025, surpassing all previous benchmarks with 2.4 million visitor arrivals.
East Africa's Logistics Sector Grows 22% as Kenya Cements Hub Status
East Africa's logistics sector expanded 22% in 2026, with Kenya's Mombasa port, SGR, and industrial parks driving the region's trade and warehousing boom.
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce Pushes for Lower Corporate Tax Rate in 2027 Budget
Kenya's Chamber of Commerce has formally asked Treasury to cut corporate tax from 30% to 25%, arguing it will boost investment and competitiveness.
Safaricom's New M-Pesa Super App Targets 35 Million Kenyan Users by End of 2026
Safaricom's new M-Pesa super app bundles payments, insurance, investments, and e-commerce, targeting 35 million active Kenyan users by December 2026.