Absa Bank Kenya Plc has partnered with Google Hustle Academy to offer business training and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya over the next year. The initiative aims to reach and impact 3,000 SMEs and has already launched three cohort training sessions.

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.

4G Capital has provided over $1 billion in loans to small businesses in Kenya and Uganda, reflecting a growing need for working capital among entrepreneurs often excluded from traditional financing. Since its inception in 2013, the Nairobi-based fintech has served approximately 800,000 customers and issued more than 7.6 million short-term loans.

Wema Bank has obtained a €50 million financing facility from EIB Global, the European Investment Bank's development arm, aimed at enhancing credit access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those owned by women and youth. The agreement was signed in Lagos and represents the first transaction between Wema Bank and EIB Global.

According to TechTrends KE, South African firms have announced over Sh400 billion in acquisitions, raising questions about their investment focus on Kenya. This trend is attributed to Kenya's economic growth, as East Africa is reportedly outperforming many larger African economies. The recent transactions indicate a strategic interest in the region by South African companies.

Kenya has introduced a KSh1.08 trillion investment strategy aimed at transforming its agricultural sector over the next five years. The plan, known as the "National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan" for 2026-2030, anticipates significant private sector involvement to cover nearly half of the total costs, as the government seeks to modernize food production systems and enhance productivity in the sector.