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Sidian Bank’s John Okulo urges capital markets to help close the MSME funding gap
John Okulo, CEO of Sidian Bank, emphasized the importance of Kenya's capital markets in enhancing financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) during Africa Capital Week 2026. He highlighted the challenges faced by commercial banks in lending to MSMEs due to credit risk concerns
TechTrendsKE - Sep 13, 2026
NSE explores secondary vehicle to address Kenya’s long-standing investor exit challenge
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is considering a secondary vehicle to facilitate exits for private equity and development finance investors in Kenyan businesses. This initiative aims to address the challenges investors face when selling stakes in healthy portfolio companies. Additionally, the
TechTrendsKE - Sep 13, 2026
Watu Secures $7 Million Debt Facility From AHL Venture Partners
Watu, a Kenyan asset-financing company, has secured a $7 million debt facility from AHL Venture Partners to expand its mobility and smartphone-financing activities across Africa. This non-dilutive financing allows Watu to increase its lending capacity while avoiding shareholder dilution. The deal hi
Tech In Africa - Sep 12, 2026
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Female Founders - Active Funding Opportunities
For women founders scaling early-stage companies or seeking targeted funding, these specialized programs are open for applications: 1.…
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🚀 Active Funding & Accelerator Opportunities for African Startups (June & July 2026)
For founders scaling an MVP or seeking seed-stage investment, here are some programs that are currently accepting applications:…
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