Kenyan companies are increasingly concerned about political instability and civil unrest, surpassing economic turmoil as their top business risks heading into 2026. This shift follows a year of disruptive youth-led protests, with businesses now prioritizing physical security upgrades and contingency planning.

• 45% of Kenya's chief security officers identify political instability as their biggest concern, while 43% point to civil unrest.
• G4S Kenya's Managing Director, Laurence Okelo, stated that political and civil unrest can have an immediate and costly impact on businesses and investor confidence.
• 79% of Kenyan firms plan to raise physical security budgets in 2026, focusing on technology investments and risk assessments.