Kenya's fiscal stability is under threat as the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, warns of a deepening debt cycle fueled by expensive borrowing and poor project management. The nation's public debt has surged to Sh12.29 trillion, significantly exceeding the legal threshold.

• Public debt reached Sh12.29 trillion as of December 2025, equivalent to 67.8 percent of GDP.
• Key stakeholder: Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o.
• A major concern is the increasing amount of debt servicing going towards interest payments rather than principal reduction, a situation described as "hazardous borrowing."

Avenews, an agri-fintech firm, has partnered with the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) to launch a new financing solution. This initiative aims to tackle the significant cash flow challenges faced by farmers and suppliers in Kenya's fresh produce sector by providing quick access to working capital.

• Suppliers can now access working capital within hours, a sharp improvement from payment cycles that previously stretched up to 90 days.
• Key partners include Avenews and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK).
• The solution utilizes an invoice discounting model to help suppliers restock, fulfill orders, and maintain supply chains without delays caused by late payments.

Acorn Investment Management Limited, the owner of Qwetu student housing, has announced a significant profit of Sh1.52 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2025, marking a 9.2 percent increase from the previous year.

• Profit for the year ended December 31, 2025: Sh1.52 billion
• Organization: Acorn Investment Management Limited
• Key strategy: Focus on expanding its income-generating portfolio, with plans to transfer three developments to the income REIT in 2026.