Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express

As February 28, 2026, approaches, Kenya’s Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) framework, governing the wholesale fees telecom operators charge each other for connecting voice calls, is set to expire.

Kenya is set to witness its largest infrastructure IPO in nearly two decades. In January 2026, the government unveiled the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), offering 65% of shares at KSh 9 each, targeting a raise of approximately KSh 106 billion.

As the sun rises on 2026, a new chapter is opening for Kenyan exporters. With the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Kenya and the European Union now in full swing, the doors to Europe are wide open for locally grown flowers.

For many Kenyan SMEs and online sellers, seeing orders rise is the dream coming true. But what happens when those orders suddenly double overnight? Whether it’s driven by festive season spikes, a product catching fire on social media, or expanding sales deep into rural Kenya, the pressure on your operations can feel immediate and relentless.