A recent injunction issued by Justice Mong’are in Machakos has drawn attention to the ongoing dispute between EABL and Asahi, which is currently being addressed in Nairobi. This unexpected order has raised questions about the implications of the case and the role of the presiding judge, prompting increased scrutiny in Kenya, according to Kenya Insights.

The article discusses the EABL–Asahi deal and highlights the increasing demand for judicial transparency in light of legal uncertainties surrounding major transactions. It suggests that public confidence in such deals diminishes when they are frequently entangled in legal disputes, according to Kenya Insights.

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.

A disputed court order has become central to a legal battle involving SportPesa, one of Kenya's largest corporate entities. The conflict includes billion-shilling trademark transfers, shareholder dilution, and conflicting judgments from courts in Nairobi and London, transforming the company's success story into a protracted legal war.

Kenya’s Supreme Court has intervened to prevent the state from selling a portfolio of properties linked to Cytonn, allowing the company’s investment partnerships additional time to present their case. The ruling, delivered by a five-judge bench on July 3, 2026, stops the Official Receiver from enforcing vesting orders on nine properties, amidst a six-year legal battle involving investors.

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.