Nabisunsa Girls’ School in Uganda has recently transitioned from using firewood to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking, part of a broader trend among Ugandan schools adopting cleaner cooking technologies. This shift aims to reduce deforestation, improve air quality, and enhance kitchen safety, coinciding with Vivo Energy's expansion of its LPG programme.

Kenya's inflation rate has decreased to 6.4%, indicating a moderation in price pressures after several months of high inflation. This change is expected to provide some relief to households, businesses, and investors, although the cost of living remains elevated. The latest economic indicators suggest a gradual stabilization of inflation, which could impact consumer spending, business planning, borrowing costs, and investment decisions, according to Sharp Daily.

Kenya is set to transform its energy sector with the planned development of its first nuclear power plant, which is part of the country's long-term electricity generation strategy. The project aims to enhance energy security, support industrial growth, and improve the reliability of power supply, according to Sharp Daily.

Kenya has solidified its status as a leading digital financial market, bolstered by widespread mobile money adoption and a growing cashless payment ecosystem. The mobile merchant payments sector has seen consistent growth, primarily fueled by Safaricom's Lipa na M-Pesa platform, which has significantly enhanced mobile retail transaction volumes.

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have successfully reduced their exposure to state-guaranteed debt by repaying billions of shillings in outstanding loans. This development is part of Kenya's broader strategy to manage public debt risks and enhance fiscal stability, according to Sharp Daily.

The annual inflation rate in Kenya decreased to 6.4% in June 2026, down from 6.7% in May, marking the first slowdown since February 2026. This decline was attributed to lower price increases in transportation and food, with transportation rising by 16.1% compared to 16.5% in the previous month, and food prices increasing by 8.6% versus 9.4%.