Kenya is transforming the Galana Kulalu area into its first Agricultural Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as announced by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, to boost large-scale farming and food security by attracting global agribusiness investors.

• The SEZ will offer tax incentives, simplified regulations, and improved infrastructure to attract investment.
• The Ministry of Agriculture is currently leasing 1.8 million acres under the Land Commercialization Initiative (LCI), the largest such effort in Kenya’s history.
• The One-Stop Land Commercialization Office aims to fast-track land acquisition for investors to within one month.
• Nyumba Group has already leased 300,000 acres and invested USD 50 million (Sh 7.5 billion), creating over 3,000 jobs.

Kenya has selected Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to operate its first nuclear power plant, a pivotal step towards adding up to 10 gigawatts of new electricity capacity to support industrial growth.

• The planned plant will begin with approximately 2GW, scaling up to 6GW in later phases, developed jointly with the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).
• Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced this marks the beginning of Kenya’s nuclear-power era, anchoring the program in technical capability and public trust.
• A Joint Engagement Framework has been established between KenGen and NuPEA to guide public awareness, stakeholder consultation, and institutional readiness for nuclear power.

Kenya Power has digitized its electricity connection application process, requiring all new applications to be submitted exclusively through its online platform, effective this week. This shift aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and reduce instances of fraud.

• Kenya Power connected 401,848 new customers in the year ending June 30, 2025, crossing the 10 million customer mark.
• Chief Executive Officer Joseph Siror stated the move builds a modern utility that is responsive, inclusive, and transparent.
• The company has received an average of 269,268 applications annually over the past three years.