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.

Kenya's inflation rate has decreased to 6.4%, indicating a moderation in price pressures after several months of high inflation. This change is expected to provide some relief to households, businesses, and investors, although the cost of living remains elevated. The latest economic indicators suggest a gradual stabilization of inflation, which could impact consumer spending, business planning, borrowing costs, and investment decisions, according to Sharp Daily.

Kenya's Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.7 in August, slipping below the 50-point threshold and signalling a deterioration in operating conditions for the first time in three months. According to the survey, supply shortfalls and cost-saving measures led Kenyan firms to cut output and purchases during the month. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in private sector activity, suggesting renewed pressure on businesses after a period of relative stability.

Kenya's government has moved to crack down on foreigners operating small-scale businesses without the required documentation, drawing renewed attention to the country's business environment. According to Business Today, the development links immigration and investment, two areas often discussed separately, with the government's clarification centred on the distinction between entering Kenya and being permitted to conduct business there. The report examines what the enforcement drive could mean for businesses and investors operating in the country.

Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, according to Capital FM Business. The first phase of the project is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The initiative forms part of Kenya's broader strategy to promote export-led manufacturing and attract investment into the coastal region. Officials say the zone is intended to boost industrial activity and strengthen the country's position as a manufacturing hub.

South Africa's economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to IOL, as declines in the mining, manufacturing and trade sectors outweighed growth recorded in other industries. The figures indicate renewed weakness in key productive areas of the economy, with the slump in mining and manufacturing output proving the main drag on overall performance during the period, reversing gains made elsewhere across other sectors.