Untapped power of mergers and acquisitions to save Kenyan businesses

Martha Mbugua, Kenya Partner in the Corporate & Commercial practice Kenya, was recently featured in Business Daily Africa, where she explored the “Untapped power of mergers and acquisitions to save Kenyan businesses.”

26 Jun 2025 1 min read Article

Martha explains that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are gaining momentum in Kenya as businesses seek strategic avenues to navigate financial pressures and unlock growth opportunities. M&A activity has notably increased over the past two years, reflecting a strong recovery from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martha further notes that the World Bank’s projected 5.2% economic growth rate for Kenya between 2024 and 2026 is largely supported by a strengthening private sector and rising business confidence.

While M&A remains relatively underutilised for business rescue initiates in Kenya, Martha emphasises that it presents a valuable and structured approach for companies to restructure debt, safeguard operations, and protect stakeholder interests.

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