South African corporations are making a significant return to Kenya, announcing over Sh400 billion in acquisitions and stake increases within a seven-month period.

• Recent deals involve Nedbank acquiring NCBA, Absa Group increasing its stake in Absa Bank Kenya, and Vodafone boosting its holding in Safaricom.
• Zaad International, now owned by a consortium including Phatisa and South Africa's Government Employees Pension Fund, has increased its stake in East African Seed Company from 40% to 100%.
• This marks a substantial wave of South African investment in major Kenyan companies, indicating renewed confidence despite previous challenges.