The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the Public Private Partnerships Petition Committee to review Kenya’s planned involvement in the proposed Sh2.2tn Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lamu.

• COFEK is seeking detailed records on the project's approval, procurement, feasibility, financial risks, public participation, and government support arrangements, citing a lack of transparency.
• Key figures involved include COFEK, Nigeria's Aliko Dangote, and President William Ruto.
• The petition also questions the proposed 10 percent equity stake for Kenya, valued at approximately US$500 million, and details regarding the land designated for the refinery.

Nairobi has been recognized as one of five African cities to watch for significant technology and industrial growth, with projections indicating sustained economic expansion through 2050.

• Oxford Economics forecasts an average annual growth of 5.5 percent in information technology and 4.1 percent in finance over the next 25 years.
• The report highlights Nairobi's potential to create about 700,000 additional industrial jobs.
• Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) CEO Daniel Mainda aims to position Nairobi as "Africa's Capital of Capital."

Over 100 East African businesses are embarking on a 12-day program to explore new opportunities in the Chinese market, aiming to move beyond traditional import relationships.

• More than 100 businesses from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda are participating.
• The initiative is organized by NCBA Group and includes visits to Beijing and Guangzhou from October 13 to 24.
• Participants will attend the Canton Fair and seek partnerships, technology, and potential export markets, with NCBA providing access to trade finance and other banking services.