Kenya
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M-taka selected for MassChallenge’s 1,961-applicant global accelerator to scale Kenya’s circular economy platform
The four-month accelerator, running through October 2026 in Lausanne, will provide M-taka with access to mentors, corporate partners, and investors aligned with its mission of building digital infrastructure for inclusive circular economies.
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FW Africa rebrands to FW Brands MEA, signaling expanded vision across Africa, Middle East
Media, events and digital solutions company unveil new identity to reflect broader regional footprint and integrated business services.
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SKL’s new US$1M Kenya plant targets 22,000-Tonne horticulture packaging expansion
Managing Director Dr. Sonvir Singh stated that once the plant is operational, the company’s revenues and profitability trajectory will strengthen significantly, despite current financial pressures.
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Cargolite’s new reinforced flower carton reduces damage, freight costs for Kenyan rose exports
The new design allows flowers to leave the farm on skids, travel to the airport on skids, and be loaded onto aircraft with minimal handling.
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Kenyan manufacturers push for removal of 25% excise duty on kraft liner used in export packaging, warning of 17% cost increase
In its submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, the lobby argues that without targeted tax reforms, Kenya risks eroding gains in industrialisation, export growth, and job creation.
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Kioo warns Kenya’s proposed 35% excise duty on EAC glass bottles threatens regional trade, supply chains
The proposed excise duty would materially increase packaging costs for manufacturers and consumers in Kenya, making Kioo’s products less competitive compared to locally manufactured glass bottles in Nairobi.
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Kenya Ports Authority donates obsolete ICT equipment for E-waste recycling to ICT authority
The programme aims to extend the lifecycle of technology assets while ensuring environmentally responsible disposal of electronic waste.
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Kenya’s waste-to-wealth prospectus targets US$700M opportunity as 4% recycling rate sparks urgent action
The prospectus identifies five sectors where circular economy solutions can generate over US$700 million in value by 2030 while contributing approximately 0.5 percent to GDP and supporting job creation.
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Kenya’s sweeping plastic packaging rules now in force, targeting 100% recyclability by 2030
Companies placing plastic packaging on the Kenyan market must take full responsibility for its waste management.
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SMI plants packaging powerhouse in Nairobi to serve East Africa’s boom
Fueled by surging trade and thirst for consumer goods, Kenya and its neighbors have logged impressive gains, triggering urgent demand for high-performance packaging solutions.