Kenya 

CBK Seeks Powers to Search Payment Firms and Remove Executives Under Proposed Bill 

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking enhanced oversight powers under the proposed National Payment System Bill, 2026. The Bill proposes granting the regulator authority to conduct unannounced raids, inspect records, and directly remove corporate executives at payment service providers. Fintechs, digital lenders, and payment platforms operating in Kenya must prepare for a tighter compliance environment, stricter governance standards, and increased regulatory scrutiny over executive appointments and operational audits. 

(Source: Business Daily) 

Tanzania 

Tanzania Prepares for 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Dar es Salaam 

Tanzania is finalising hosting arrangements for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly taking place from October 5 to 9, 2026, drawing global lawmakers and diplomatic delegations to Dar es Salaam. Concurrently, the Bank of Tanzania hosted a Climate Finance Dialogue highligh. ting a US$12 billion funding gap in national climate initiatives. Private sector entities, particularly in hospitality, logistics, infrastructure, and green energy, should monitor emerging public-private partnership models and climate transition funding frameworks stemming from these high-level engagements 

(Source: Daily News) 

Uganda 

Parliamentary Probe Scrutinises Digital Number Plate Infrastructure Rollout 

Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure held hearings on the country’s Digital Number Plate Project, shifting focus from hardware costs to deploying the underlying vehicle tracking and security infrastructure. Police reported that integration with GPS trackers and SIM chips has helped recover 90% of targeted vehicles. Logistics operators, fleet managers, and commercial transport providers should anticipate updated compliance checks and operational guidelines as full system integration progresses across law enforcement networks. 

(Source: The Independent) 

Rwanda 

Rwanda Explores Modular Nuclear Power Options to Meet Growing Industrial Demand 

Rwanda is assessing financial and technical frameworks to deploy Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to boost base-load electricity capacity without increasing national debt. The move aims to secure reliable, long-term power generation for expanding industrial zones and tech infrastructure. Commercial manufacturers, industrial developers, and energy sector investors should evaluate long-term utility cost trends and emerging clean-tech procurement opportunities. 

(Source: The New Times) 

Ethiopia 

WFP and UN Agencies Issue Major Logistics and Services Tenders in Ethiopia 

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) issued a competitive tender for local logistics providers to manage overland cross-border freight transport from Djibouti into Ethiopia. At the same time, UNECA opened procurement for comprehensive food and beverage operations at its Addis Ababa headquarters. Regional freight, transport, and commercial service contractors should review compliance qualifications and sub-contracting avenues for major international operations. 

(Source: 2merkato) 

Sudan 

Quad Summit Reaffirms Sovereign Red Sea Governance Amid Regional Security Moves 

Sudanese leadership participated in a quadrilateral summit alongside Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia, issuing the El-Alamein Declaration on October 4, 2026. The agreement pledges mutual political and economic cooperation while reinforcing national institutional unity and Red Sea maritime jurisdiction. Companies managing cross-border logistics or humanitarian supply chains should account for changing diplomatic alignments and security arrangements across maritime routes. 

(Source: Sudan Tribune) 

Somalia 

Somalia Advances Regional Economic Forums and Maritime Security Pacts 

Somalia co-signed the El-Alamein Quad Summit Declaration alongside Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea on October 4, 2026. Concurrently, the government convened the Somalia-EU Business Forum in Mogadishu to spur foreign direct investment, private sector growth, and bilateral trade. International businesses and local joint ventures should monitor newly announced investment guarantees, trade facilitation incentives, and maritime security measures aimed at stabilising trade routes. 

(Source: SONNA)