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.

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.

South African firms are intensifying their investments in Kenya's corporate sector, with planned acquisitions totaling approximately Sh413 billion. This strategy aims to use Nairobi as a gateway into East and Central Africa. Notably, Absa Group has announced intentions to increase its stake in Absa Bank Kenya from 68.5 percent to a higher percentage.

Gor Mahia, the FKF Premier League champions, have expressed concerns over what they describe as 'unverified information' related to the club's transfer activities. The club's statement addresses inaccuracies in reports circulating about their transfer business.

The State Law Office has requested the dismissal of a tender case involving the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), arguing that the Consumer Federation of Kenya filed the lawsuit without first utilizing the remedies provided under procurement and access-to-information laws.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe, a director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited, over alleged procurement fraud related to a Ksh5.4 million security services contract at Keroka Technical Training Institute. The arrest follows investigations into the awarding of the contract.