Ebola Shock for Trade & Tourism: Kenya confirmed its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case after a Kenyan resident died in Nairobi following travel from the DRC via Uganda, triggering contact tracing, enhanced surveillance and WHO support—raising fears of spillover into cross-border commerce and tourism. Carbon Markets Push: The government launched a 2026 guide to attract high-integrity carbon investments while protecting communities and Kenya’s climate targets, signalling tighter rules for climate finance. Dangote IPO Access for Kenyans: Kenya’s CMA approved a GDR route for Kenyans to buy Dangote Petroleum Refinery shares on the NSE, but the minimum purchase is set high at about Sh107,000—likely limiting retail participation. Retail Investment Boost: The World Bank’s IFC is buying into Quickmart’s Sh15bn IPO, backing the retailer with a cornerstone stake and reinforcing investor appetite for Kenya’s consumer sector. Sacco Leadership Gains: Women’s share of CEO roles in regulated Saccos rose to 36.9% in 2025, with board representation also edging up. Solar Expansion Funding: Orb Energy secured $2m from KawiSafi Ventures to scale commercial and industrial solar across East Africa, with operations headquartered in Nairobi. Digital Finance Competition: Airtel Money moves to challenge M-Pesa with new pricing and product moves, as Kenya’s mobile payments market heats up.