Kenya & Tanzania

Kenya: Kenya is the preferred location for Aliko Dangote's proposed refinery due to its larger economy, higher consumption, and the deep-water port of Kenya — Mombasa. The project's success depends on the support of its government.

Tanzania: Tanzania was initially considered for a joint refinery project at its Tanzania — Tanga port, but Aliko Dangote's preference for Kenya's Kenya — Mombasa marks a potential blow to its energy ambitions.

Kenya: Kenya is experiencing significant impacts from the energy crisis, with citizens like Brenda Obare reverting to charcoal due to high LPG costs. Its tourism sector, which contributes 14% of its GDP, is also at risk.

Tanzania: Tanzania's tourism sector, which contributes about 14% of its GDP, is vulnerable to reduced visitor numbers due to rising fuel prices and disrupted aviation routes.

Kenya: Kenya is one of the key markets where Bisedge is the exclusive partner of KION Group — Linde Material Handling.

Tanzania: Tanzania is one of the key markets where Bisedge is the exclusive partner of KION Group — Linde Material Handling.

Kenya: Kizza Besigye was abducted while visiting Kenya and forcibly taken to Uganda.

Tanzania: Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan attended the inauguration ceremony of Yoweri Museveni.

Tanzania: Tanzania is one of the co-hosts for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.