Kenyan President Ruto is in discussions with OpenAI to establish East Africa's first OpenAI Academy in Nairobi. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached regarding the initiative. The potential academy aims to enhance AI education and innovation in the region, although specific details about its implementation remain unclear.

More than 500 chief executives, senior government officials and global investors will gather in Nairobi on September 17 and 18 for the inaugural East Africa CEO and Investment Forum, according to The Kenya Times. The event, co-hosted by the East African Development Bank, aims to attract fresh investment, address financing gaps and boost regional trade as East Africa seeks to strengthen economic ties with European Union investors and global leaders.

Kenyan President William Ruto has said his government is preparing a policy to end the export of raw minerals from the country, requiring companies to invest locally, add value to minerals and create jobs. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto said he had personally intervened to halt mineral shipments from Magadi. He said the policy would cover all national resources, including oil, gold and rare minerals, declaring that Kenya would no longer sell unprocessed minerals abroad.

Nairobi is set to host a historic Global Cup after Kenya was selected by the Global Esports Federation as its strategic esports hub in Africa, according to The Kenya Times. The announcement followed a September 8 meeting in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and GEF President Sir Paul J. Foster, who was accompanied by others. The report frames the decision as positioning Kenya at the center of Africa’s competitive gaming landscape.

The Kenyan government has clarified President William Ruto's directive targeting foreigners engaged in small-scale businesses. Government spokesperson Charles Owino said on September 7 that the measures aim to regulate informal trade and protect local livelihoods, not to ban East African nationals from the country. According to the government, the core intent is to protect vulnerable sectors of the economy rather than exclude foreign traders entirely.

The Kenya Times reports that President William Ruto has faced heavy criticism over remarks made during a meeting with MSMEs at State House, which the outlet describes as the epicentre of his campaign activities. According to the article, Ruto previously used the Deputy President's residence for campaigns ahead of the 2022 elections and now uses State House. The piece argues that Kenya should focus on building competitiveness rather than fearing its neighbours.