Month: <span>January 2026</span>

… stem from misunderstandings about Container Freight Station (CFS) operations, … traders to plan their logistics properly to avoid unnecessary … security fee charged by shipping lines, noting that South … with the Kenya Ports Authority and the Kenya Maritime …
Minister Rizik refutes port Mombasa clearance monopoly claims, defends clearance timeline

… the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Association
of Kenya Suppliers, Kenya Flower  … Council, Fresh Produce
Consortium of Kenya, Kenya International Freight … other stakeholders in the logistics
and shipping, has urged a temporary …
Diapers, sanitary towels, detergents to cost more in new waste rules

For many, customs is seen simply as a matter of collecting revenue or facilitating trade. Yet this year’s International Customs Day, celebrated under the theme “Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment”, offers an opportunity to reflect …
East Africa: Beyond revenue, the strategic role of customs

Uganda’s economy, like a long‑distance runner, began 2026 in cautious stride. Weeks before January’s general election, markets slowed, investment committees postponed decisions, and boardrooms talked in muted tones about risk.
Street vendors in Kampala …
From ballots to business: Uganda’s post-election business outlook

The auto parts e-commerce aftermarket expands rapidly with digital platforms and growing demand for convenient vehicle maintenance.

BRENTFORD, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — The auto parts e-commerce aftermarket …
Auto Parts E-Commerce Aftermarket to Reach US$ 318.1 Bn by 2033 at 14.7% CAGR | Persistence Market Research

… 2025 of an air freight corridor to East Africa, expected to reduce export … -border transactions under the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS …
Nigeria records 14% rise in exports to Africa

… preparation. The national teams of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania must rise … extend beyond planning and infrastructure. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania must act … executed meticulously, with all infrastructure, logistics, and sporting preparations completed well …
East Africa must deliver on Afcon 2027

Europe leads the aseptic packaging market with a 32.8% share, driven by strong dairy demand, beverage consumption, and early adoption of recyclable cartons

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — The aseptic …
Aseptic Packaging Market to Reach US6.5 Billion by 2033 from US.2 Billion in 2026 at 8.9% CAGR

On January 8, Dubai Chambers held a media briefing in Shenzhen, announcing that the fifth Dubai Business Forum will take place in the city on May 14, 2026. The event is positioned to introduce China’s business community to investment and partnership …
Dubai Business Forum returns to China with 2026 Shenzhen edition

… , within days of the company shipping Claude Cowork — the desktop automation … , with Deng noting that in Kenya, roughly half of 2025 pre …
Who actually benefits from AI? The data behind the hype