Five Big Takeaways From the 2026 AmCham Business Summit
The 2026 AmCham Business Summit ended in Nairobi with a clear message: Kenya and the United States want their economic relationship to move increasingly toward investment, technology, trade and commercially
U.S. Backs Kenya’s Push to Process Critical Minerals Locally
The United States has backed Kenya’s ambition to move beyond exporting raw minerals and develop local processing and manufacturing capacity. Critical minerals were among the major strategic investment themes at
Why the AmCham Business Summit Matters to Kenya’s Crypto and Digital Economy
What happens when global technology companies, investors, government leaders and African entrepreneurs sit in the same room to discuss the future of trade? That was the bigger story behind the
Digital Realty Unveils $80 Million Nairobi Data Centre at AmCham Summit
Kenya’s ambition to become East Africa’s digital infrastructure hub received a major boost at the AmCham Business Summit following the announcement of an $80 million data-centre investment in Nairobi by
AfCFTA Emerges as Key Selling Point for U.S. Investors in Kenya
Kenya is increasingly selling itself to American investors as a gateway to the wider African market rather than simply as a destination for investment in Kenya. That message dominated discussions
Digital Payments Emerge as Key Infrastructure for Africa’s Next Trade Era
The future of African trade may depend as much on payment infrastructure as it does on roads, ports and logistics networks, according to themes emerging from the 2026 AmCham Business
Blockchain Moves From Crypto Trading to Real-World Finance at AmCham Summit
Blockchain technology is increasingly moving into practical financial infrastructure in Kenya, with a blockchain-powered mobility financing platform emerging as one of the notable technology initiatives at the 2026 AmCham Business
Ruto Says U.S. Firms Have Committed More Than $600 Million to Kenya
President William Ruto says American companies have committed more than $600 million in new projects in Kenya since the previous AmCham Business Summit, as Nairobi seeks to position itself as
Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $347 Million Despite Bitcoin Falling Below $84,000
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract fresh capital on Wednesday, recording approximately $347 million in net inflows even as Bitcoin’s price fell below the $84,000 mark. The
Bitcoin Loses Momentum Above $81,000 as $77,000 Support Comes Under Pressure
Bitcoin’s Failed Push Above $81,000 Puts $75,000 Support Back in Focus Bitcoin has lost some of its recent bullish momentum after failing to sustain a move above $81,000, leaving traders