Kenya Migration Crackdown Backtracks: After President William Ruto’s remarks sparked panic among immigrant communities, Kenya says foreigners running businesses get 90 days to regularise work permits and business licences, with officials warning against harassment while embassies help process documents. Local Business Impact & Tensions: The crackdown has also fueled xenophobia fears, including a viral Roysambu incident where residents looted a Burundian vendor’s fried chicken—highlighting how policy shifts can quickly spill into street-level harm for small traders. SME Finance Leadership Change: Funding Circle announced CEO Lisa Jacobs will step down no later than September 2027, starting a search for a successor while reporting strong interim results—an important signal for small-business lending markets. City Infrastructure Pressure on Shops: Portland small businesses are bracing for a five-week I-5 southbound closure through Rose Quarter starting Friday, expecting longer trips and customer drop-offs. Local Governance & Costs: In Berkeley, opponents of Hopkins Street bike lanes sued the city, arguing improper review and accessibility issues could hurt local businesses and parking access. Fintech for Small Firms: At GFF 2026, India’s PM Modi pushed the next fintech phase toward curated credit and non-payment insights for small businesses, alongside cyber resilience and consumer safeguards. EU Energy Investment: The EU unveiled a €200m package for Greenland, a move that could affect regional business planning and supply chains.