President William Ruto has signed a Ksh12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and Dubai-based logistics giant DP World to establish a major Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa. According to The Kenya Times, the deal represents an investment of more than US$100 million and marks a significant milestone in plans to develop a large-scale industrial hub in the coastal region.

Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a six-month deadline for the completion of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone, according to the Eastleigh Voice. Speaking in Nairobi, Ruto also pledged that a one-kilometre access road linking the zone to the main Mombasa trunk road would be finished within 120 days. The commitments form part of the government's push to accelerate infrastructure development and attract investment through special economic zones along the coast.

In Q4 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority reported 278 projects valued at USD 3.16 billion, significantly up from USD 1.57 billion the previous year. This investment is expected to create 71,412 jobs, with China contributing USD 950 million. The report also announced the opening of four Special Economic Zones in Bagamoyo, Kibaha, Dodoma, and Kahama, and two public-private partnership projects in Dar es Salaam worth TZS 182 billion, targeting sectors like manufacturing and mining.

Tanzania's Planning and Investment Budget for 2026/27, amounting to TZS 144.85 billion, aims to support a new National Investment Policy and establish five strategic Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract over TZS 797 billion. The budget also targets making Tanzania a leading vehicle producer in Africa by 2030 and includes the creation of Youth Industrial SEZs across six regions. Ongoing flagship projects include Hengya Cement, Airtel's 5G rollout, and Songea Sukari's sugar complex.

A contract to widen 1.4 kilometers of road at the Port of Mombasa has escalated into a costly project, costing Sh8.3 billion, funded by taxpayers. The expenses include luxury items such as air-conditioned offices, diesel SUVs, and a Sh1.89 billion contingency fund, which a commercial lawyer suggests may conceal human intervention. Managing Director Captain William Ruto is under scrutiny due to a separate Sh31.2 billion procurement petition and a Sh1.9 billion discrepancy raised in Parliament.

Kenya has asked migrants to register with authorities following xenophobic attacks, according to Moneyweb. The country's $141 billion economy has drawn many East Africans seeking work and business opportunities. The registration move comes amid tensions over the presence of foreign nationals in the country. Details on the scope of the attacks, the number of migrants affected, and how the registration process will work were not provided in the report.