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The Geopolitician

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Kenya · Country watch

Kenya-Uganda Trade Talks, Ebola Update, Construction Growth

Kenya and Uganda address trade barriers, Ebola cases remain stable, and construction sector sees growth opportunities.

· · 7 sources

The picture Improving

Kenya's business conditions are improving as trade barriers with Uganda are addressed, Ebola remains contained, and the construction sector grows.

In this briefing Aden Duale · Ministry of Health (Kenya) · Kenya · Regina Ombam · Uganda

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • public-sector

No new Ebola cases reported in Kenya

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Kenya has reported no new cases of Ebola since confirming one case earlier, according to Taifa Leo. Health Minister Aden Duale stated that 108 individuals who had contact with the confirmed case remain in quarantine and are being closely monitored. None of these individuals have shown symptoms of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Impact Health authorities and businesses can maintain current operations as Ebola monitoring continues without new cases.

Sources: Taifa Leo ↗

Companies

  • construction

Kenya's construction sector grows 6.8% in 2025

Kenya's construction sector grew by 6.8% in 2025, with a project pipeline valued at Ksh 3.4 trillion, according to Standard Media. This growth presents potential opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, and construction businesses. The sector's expansion is attributed to increased infrastructure projects and government investment.

Impact Construction firms and suppliers in Kenya may benefit from the sector's growth and upcoming projects worth Ksh 3.4 trillion.

Sources: Standard Media ↗

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • logistics

Kenya and Uganda address trade barriers

Kenya and Uganda are working to resolve outstanding trade barriers, according to KBC. Trade Principal Secretary Regina Ombam, who led the Kenyan delegation in Kampala, stated that both countries have made progress in addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade and addressing issues that have hindered trade flows between the two East African nations.

Impact Exporters and importers between Kenya and Uganda may see improved trade flows as barriers are addressed.

Sources: KBC ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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