Centum Investment Company has announced a leadership change after Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mworia resigned to head the newly established Kenya National Infrastructure Fund, effective 7 September 2026. According to the Centum Board, Thomas Omondi-Achola, the Group's current Chief, will serve as acting CEO. Omondi-Achola is described as a seasoned mathematician and manager. The appointment is in an acting capacity while the firm manages the transition following Mworia's departure to the new state-backed infrastructure fund.

Tosin Eniolorunda, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint, has been appointed honorary chair of the inaugural cohort of the Askya AI Growth Platform, a pan-African artificial intelligence initiative, according to ThisDay Live. The programme is described as a pan-African effort focused on advancing AI growth on the continent. Further details about the platform's specific activities and the scope of Eniolorunda's role were not provided in the available report.

Cabinet Secretary Murkomen has defended government-backed empowerment programs, stating that they are essential to the Kenya Kwanza administration's Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Dkt. Eveline Munisi, the Deputy Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister (Labour, Employment and Relations), emphasized the importance of good relationships among citizens, institutions, and various stakeholders as a foundation for national development. Speaking at the 50th International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam on July 5, 2026, she highlighted ongoing collaborations with social, religious, political, and civil organizations to foster unity and solidarity in the country.

Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million through a combination of asset-backed debt and equity, according to TechCabal. The company plans to use the funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet beyond Kenya into other African markets. The raise reflects continued investor interest in electric two-wheeler transport solutions across the continent, where battery swapping is seen as a way to address charging infrastructure gaps.

The African Development Bank has unveiled an additional Sh660 billion facility to shield African countries from energy and fertiliser crises, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The facility will operate for one year before being reviewed and will be demand-driven, with financing tailored to countries based on their level of vulnerability. The initiative aims to support nations struggling with supply shocks affecting energy and agricultural inputs.