Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway paid nearly Ksh3.9 billion in toll charges during the first six months of 2026, a 7.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to The Kenya Times. The figures come from new financial disclosures by China Communications Construction Company, the parent company of China Road and Bridge Corporation, which operates the toll highway. The rising revenue has boosted earnings for the road's Chinese operator by billions of shillings.

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%.

Dangote Refinery reported revenue of N19.13 trillion for the first half of 2026, a 121% increase driven by higher production and sales, according to Legit.ng. The stronger financial performance comes as the refinery prepares for a planned initial public offering valued at N2.15 trillion. The results are seen as bolstering the company's position ahead of the anticipated stock market listing, which would mark one of Nigeria's largest public offerings.

Safaricom PLC reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, highlighting its status as a leading company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Group achieved higher revenue, improved profitability, and stronger returns for shareholders, driven by growth in Kenya's mobile data and M-Pesa services, along with positive developments in other areas.

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) reported a revenue collection of over 1.215 trillion Tanzanian shillings in the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 41 percent increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to improved economic activity and stronger tax administration. The ZRA achieved 96.7 percent of its revenue target of 1.257 trillion shillings during the period from July 2025 to June 2026.

The Kenyan government has announced a Ksh 21.5 billion plan to stabilize fuel prices amid global oil market uncertainties. President William Ruto revealed this intervention on Tuesday while signing the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to prevent sharp increases in pump prices for Kenyans in the upcoming months.