On June 30, 2026, Vodacom Group of South Africa finalized the acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom Plc, marking the largest transaction in the history of the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This deal has raised concerns as it is reported that KES 437 billion was left unclaimed, and the CEO of Safaricom has remained silent throughout the process, according to Kenya Insights.

On June 30, 2026, Vodacom Group finalized its acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom Plc, marking the largest transaction in the history of the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This deal concluded despite efforts from courts and petitioners to delay it, raising concerns among the public regarding the implications of the sale and the lack of communication from Safaricom's CEO.

According to TechTrends KE, South African firms have announced over Sh400 billion in acquisitions, raising questions about their investment focus on Kenya. This trend is attributed to Kenya's economic growth, as East Africa is reportedly outperforming many larger African economies. The recent transactions indicate a strategic interest in the region by South African companies.

Peter Njonjo, once promoted as a transformative figure for Kenya's informal food economy, is now under scrutiny for allegedly leveraging his position to secure state resources for personal gain. According to Kenya Insights, he reportedly extracted state land and credit while leading Twiga Foods, ultimately leaving the company in a weakened state for foreign creditors and acquiring a 20,000-acre irrigation concession registered in his name.

Kenya Airways is facing a federal lawsuit in New York from an aviation parts distributor over Sh129 million in unpaid debts. This lawsuit highlights the airline's financial struggles, which include Sh206.8 billion in accumulated losses and Sh131.4 billion in government debt that it cannot service. The situation has led to a lack of suppliers willing to continue business with the airline, which is also dealing with operational uncertainties flagged by its auditors.

Invest Kenya and Jumia Kenya have reached an agreement to collaborate in order to enhance the e-commerce sector in Kenya. This partnership aims to bolster the growth and development of online commerce within the country, although specific details of the initiatives were not disclosed.