The Kenyan government is actively supporting Kakuzi Plc's strategic push towards value addition in agricultural products to significantly boost exports and local consumption, aligning with the nation's industrialisation agenda.

• Kakuzi aims to double its export earnings to over $100 million (Sh18 billion) annually through diversification and value-added products.
• Key figures include Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, and Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers.
• Notable investments include $15 million (Sh2.7 billion) for blueberry expansion and a macadamia processing plant with a cold-press oil extraction unit capable of handling 2,000 tonnes of kernel.

The Smart Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighted artificial intelligence and digital innovation as crucial for building scalable and resilient health systems across Africa.

• Smart Applications International operates in 12 African countries, serving over 2 million people.
• Key figures emphasized the need for tangible results and execution beyond discussions, including Smart Group Chairman Harrison Muiru and CEO Isaiah Mosiori.
• The summit underscored AI's potential to reduce inefficiencies in healthcare delivery through real-time patient verification and automated claims processing.

Kenya's ride-hailing sector has emerged as the primary income source for a majority of drivers on platforms like Bolt and Uber, highlighting its significance to the nation's workforce.

• More than 53% of drivers in Kenya rely on ride-hailing as their main source of income, a figure substantially higher than in Nigeria (25%) and South Africa (30%).
• The gig economy report, compiled by Bolt and released by researcher Ipsos, underscores the sector's role in absorbing informal workers and providing new income opportunities since its launch in Kenya in 2015.
• The overall gig economy market in Kenya is valued at $1.03 billion (Sh133.37 billion) and supports 1.54 million gig workers as of June 2025, with e-commerce and ride-hailing being major contributors.