The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa have signed a landmark agreement to accelerate sustainable forest management and climate‑focused conservation across Africa. Running through 2030, the partnership sets out a framework to protect forests, cut emissions, restore degraded landscapes, and strengthen livelihoods. Why Africa’s Forests Matter Africa’s forests are more than trees. They regulate rainfall, store carbon, safeguard water security, and sustain millions of people. They also shelter extraordinary biodiversity. Yet mounting pressures—deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable land use are too complex for any single organization to tackle alone. What the Partnership Delivers By combining TNC’s…
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Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a three‑day extension of the Kes 106.3 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). The offer, originally set to close on February 19, 2026, will now remain open until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. local time (1400 GMT). The Privatization Authority said the extension responds to retail investors’ requests for more time to participate, aligning with the government’s objective of expanding domestic share ownership and fostering inclusivity in Kenya’s capital markets. High Court Dismisses Privatization Petitions In a parallel development, the High Court of Kenya dismissed consolidated…
Trade and investment between Kenya and China continue to expand, fueled by infrastructure projects, growing business partnerships, and rising demand for cross‑border financial solutions. At the center of this momentum is Stanbic Bank Kenya, whose China Desk helps businesses navigate the complexities of operating between the two markets. “The China Desk was designed to reduce friction in cross‑border trade and unlock new opportunities,” explains Muya Guo, Head of the China Desk at Stanbic Bank Kenya. Building Financial Bridges for Trade and Investment The China Desk provides specialized trade and cash management solutions tailored for importers, exporters, and investors. “Stanbic Bank…
Air traffic control staff resumed duties at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) signed a return‑to‑work formula with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Tuesday. The move restored operations at Kenya’s busiest airport, with flights gradually resuming nationwide. Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for updated schedules as services normalize. Strike ends as Kenya Aviation Workers Union signs a return-to-work formula, restoring operations at JKIA. Operations are normalizing across all airports. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight schedules. pic.twitter.com/5DpBYolEPg…
Africa’s trade challenges have shifted decisively. Tariffs, once the headline obstacle, are no longer the biggest threat. Instead, non‑tariff measures (NTMs)—fragmented standards, slow and inconsistent testing regimes, unrecognised certificates, and unresolved procedural disputes—are quietly shutting firms out of markets. TradeMark Africa’s (TMA) 2024–25 Annual Report underscores the point: “Tariffs are no longer the main obstacle to Africa’s trade but rather non‑tariff measures. Progress in growing intra‑African trade and trade between the continent and the rest of the world will come from reducing non‑tariff barriers.” Why Entrepreneurs Should Care For entrepreneurs, NTBs are not abstract policy they are daily frustrations: Delays:…
Kenya recorded a 3.8 percent drop in diaspora remittances in January 2026, according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Weekly Bulletin released on February 13. Inflows fell from Ksh55.12 billion in January 2025 to Ksh53.08 billion in January 2026. Despite this monthly decline, cumulative remittances over the past 12 months rose modestly. Total inflows increased by 1.2 percent, climbing from Ksh639.55 billion to Ksh647.75 billion compared to the same period a year earlier. Remittances as a Lifeline Diaspora remittances remain one of Kenya’s most reliable sources of foreign exchange. They support household consumption, strengthen the balance of payments, and…