First Lady Rachel Ruto has launched a new initiative to connect Kenyan women entrepreneurs with international markets, aiming to expand global opportunities for locally made products.

• The initiative will be coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in collaboration with other government agencies.
• Key stakeholders include the Diaspora Women Leaders Caucus and the Joyful Women Organization, which currently supports over 250,000 women.
• The partnership seeks to strengthen export pathways, improve access to international buyers, and create structured value chains to boost women-led enterprises.

PrideInn Hotels has partnered with TGI Fridays to launch the American casual dining brand in Kenya, marking its debut in Sub-Saharan Africa.

• The initial 10-year agreement will see the first TGI Fridays outlet open at PrideInn Azure Hotel in Nairobi, with plans for 9-10 more restaurants nationwide.
• Key figures include Hasnain Noorani, Group Managing Director of PrideInn Hotels, and Phil Broad, Global President of TGI Fridays.
• The partnership emphasizes a long-term commitment, integrating TGI Fridays' global menu with 20% variation and 10% flexibility for local Kenyan dishes, alongside a new "Center of Excellence" training kitchen.

At the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, urged for a continental digital economy that includes persons with disabilities.

• An estimated 80 million Africans with disabilities risk being excluded from technological advancements.
• Key participants included CS William Kabogo, disability inclusion advocate Paul, and Silent Cafe Uganda representative Sandra Doreen.
• The conference, organized by inABLE, focuses on digital accessibility and AI solutions, with a new initiative to develop unified digital accessibility standards for Africa.