Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its diverse landscapes and rapidly growing digital finance sector.
Nigeria & Kenya Lead as Africa’s Big 4 Dominate 2025 Funding
Startups in Africa raised over $3.5 billion in 2025, a 59% increase from the previous year. Clean energy surpassed fintech as the top-funded sector, drawing 53% of investments by Q3 2025.
Safaricom raises $154m as investors flood its bond sale
Safaricom raised KES 20 billion ($154 million) from the first tranche of its medium-term note programme. The company initially targeted KES 15 billion ($116 million) but received applications totaling KES 41.4 billion.
Is Starlink too expensive for Africa? 2025 pricing breakdown for Nigeria and Kenya
Starlink offers high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities in Africa. The Starlink Standard Kit costs approximately ₦590,000 ($406.83) in Nigeria and KSh 49,900 ($386.07) in Kenya.
develoPPP Ventures Opens EUR 100K Funding for East African Startups
develoPPP Ventures has launched its 10th cohort for startup funding. The program offers EUR 100K in non-dilutive, matching funding.
