Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and a prominent tech hub in Africa, known for its innovation and startup ecosystem.
Latitude59 opens Nairobi pitch contest for African startups
Latitude59 has opened applications for its 2026 Kenya pitch competition for early-stage African founders. The competition will take place in Nairobi on December 3-4, 2026.
Kenya’s startup ecosystem remains one of Africa’s strongest, but Mombasa’s rise highlights the gap beyond Nairobi
Mombasa climbed 22 places in the global startup rankings, reaching 894th in 2026. Nairobi's ranking dropped from 107th to 116th, indicating a decline in its startup ecosystem.
OPay weighs NGX listing as its $4 billion IPO plans draw closer
The GreenShift Forum 2026 is set to take place in Nairobi. The forum aims to align financiers, operators, and policymakers for sustainability.
Microsoft announces East Africa Country Lead
Angela Nganga has been appointed as the Country Lead for East Africa at Microsoft. Nganga has over 20 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, and public affairs.
TechMoran launches StartupEast Conference & Awards
TechMoran launched the StartupEast Conference & Awards to connect startups in East Africa. Nominations for promising startups are now open, inviting various stakeholders to participate.
