How Alfi Oloo Broke into Product Design Without a Degree
What if the very thing that once made you feel like a failure became the spark that changed your future? That’s the story of Alfi Oloo, a product designer who struggled in university, battled dyslexia, and questioned whether he would ever find his place in the professional world. Today, Alfi
Kenya’s Ilara Health cuts staff as funding crunch forces restructuring
Ilara Health, a Kenya-based healthtech company that helps primary care clinics deliver better healthcare, is restructuring its operations and laying off an undisclosed number of its employees. In a statement, the company said the restructuring is in response to “current market conditions and financing dynamics, including a reversal of funding
How to Manage Cash Flow While Scaling a Business Successfully
Scaling a business is every entrepreneur’s dream. Growth means more customers, higher revenue, and the chance to dominate your industry. But here’s the hard truth: many businesses fail not because they lack customers, but because they run out of cash. Research from CB Insights shows that 38% of startups fail
8 Business Models that Work in Informal African Markets
If you want to understand Africa’s economic engine, don’t start with the corporate boardrooms or glass skyscrapers, but in its markets, streets, and small shops. From open-air stalls to informal transport networks, the informal African markets employ over 80% of the continent’s workforce and contribute up to 55% of its
SheFoundry Ltd. Taps Growth, Partnership, and Strategic Advisors in Preparation for the AWFS 2025
The African Women Founders Summit (AWFS) 2025 is set to ignite the continent’s entrepreneurial scene with a powerful mix of strategic leadership and collaborative energy, joined by expert advisors and renowned partners across industries and parastatals. The powerhouse event, organised by SheFoundry Limited, Nigeria’s leading venture studio for female founders
Acumen raises $246M to scale clean energy in Africa
Impact investor Acumen raises $246.5 million for a blended finance programme designed to expand clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa’s most underserved markets. The initiative, called the Hardest-to-Reach (H2R), pools capital from DFIs, private financiers, and philanthropic backers, including the Green Climate Fund, IFC, British International Investment, and South Korea’s
How to Build a Product in Africa With Global Engineering Talent
Ambitious founders are proving that Africa is more than just a market—it’s a launchpad for bold, world-class solutions. Yet, building a product in Africa is not without its challenges. Local startups often face infrastructure gaps, funding hurdles, and talent shortages, especially in specialized engineering roles. But here’s the twist: African
15 Online Tutoring Jobs in Kenya This Year
Online Tutoring Jobs in Kenya are all about helping learners while earning a decent income. Thus, if you are searching for online teaching jobs in Kenya, you are on the right track. This article covers everything you need to know about the top 15 online tutoring jobs in Kenya, from benefits to
Stanbic’s fintech arm grows revenue but remains unprofitable
Zest, the fintech subsidiary of Nigeria’s Stanbic IBTC Holdings, grew its income fourteenfold to ₦874 million ($587,128) in the first half of 2025 from ₦61 million ($40,978) in the previous year, but rising staff and operating costs ensured that it remained in the red, according to Stanbic’s six-month financial statements. Zest’s
Kenya’s Watu targets $340 million revenue in 2025
Pan-African buy-now-pay-later firm, Watu, targets $340 million revenue in 2025 as it pivots towards smartphone lending, which has overtaken motorbike financing as its fastest-growing product. The company reported gross revenues of KES 29.9 billion ($231.4 million) in 2024, up from KES 17.9 billion ($138.5 million) the previous year, driven by
