The Role of Women in the African Tech Ecosystem
The African tech ecosystem is booming. But behind the headlines of billion-dollar valuations and record-breaking venture capital lies a quieter, equally powerful story — the rise of women in tech. For decades, women were sidelined in science, technology, and business across much of Africa due to cultural norms, limited access
Kenya moves to split Safaricom as debt pressures mount
Kenya is considering splitting Safaricom, its largest listed company, into three separate units. The potential structure would see Safaricom operate as an independent telecommunications firm, a tower operator, and M-PESA, its widely used payments platform. The move follows an assessment carried out by regulators. Kenya’s National Treasury holds a 35%
Lagos plans ₦31 billion innovation fund to back startups, hubs
Lagos plans ₦31 billion innovation fund to back startups, innovation hubs, accelerators, researchers, and individuals or businesses building innovative products, according to the draft Lagos Innovation Bill. The amount is drawn from the state’s ₦2.07 trillion ($1.35 billion) capital expenditure in its 2025 budget. The proposed research and development innovation (RD&I) fund
How Green Startups are Creating Jobs & Sustainable Growth in Africa
What if Africa’s biggest challenges – energy shortages, food insecurity, and waste pollution—were also its greatest opportunities? Across the continent, a new wave of green startups is proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. From solar companies lighting up off-grid villages to recycling ventures turning trash into
Craydel enters Burundi and Tanzania in latest Africa expansion
Kenyan edtech platform that helps students apply to universities abroad, Craydel enters Burundi and Tanzania, marking its sixth and seventh markets across Africa. The expansion—its fourth in under a year—cements Craydel’s position as the first Kenyan education startup to build a continental footprint. The platform now operates in Kenya, Nigeria,
Why Sarah Olagoke Believes Women’s Health is the Key to Community Growth
Behind every great brand is a story of courage, resilience, and purpose. For Sarah Olagoke, founder of Tersly Foods, business is more than selling food—it’s about healing families, empowering women, and building healthier communities. What started as a simple desire to make quick, nutritious meals has grown into a mission-driven
Kenya’s KCB retains slice of NBK assets after Access Bank takeover
Kenya’s biggest bank by assets, KCB Group, retains slice of NBK assets after selling the lender to Nigeria’s Access Bank, as some shared clients opted to stay with the Kenyan bank. The sale of NBK, concluded on May 30 for an estimated $100 million, transferred the troubled lender in full to Access. But
How Startups are Leveraging AI in Africa to Drive Innovation & Growth
Imagine a bee farmer in Nigeria using a smartphone app powered by machine learning to know the state of their beehives, or a community health worker in Kenya consulting an AI-powered tool to support maternal care services. These scenarios aren’t science fiction – they’re happening today. Across the continent, entrepreneurs
Why Agribusiness is Africa’s Next Big Goldmine
Africa is sitting on a treasure chest worth trillions—yet it’s not hidden beneath the ground like gold or diamonds. It’s growing in the soil, swimming in the waters, and walking on the land. That treasure is agribusiness. With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, a youthful workforce, a rising
Ajua and RMS merge as battle for customer experience services heats up
Ajua, a Kenyan consumer experience startup, has merged with Rate My Service (RMS), another Kenyan firm that builds tools for businesses to measure and improve customer and employee interactions. The merger reflects a growing push among Kenyan tech firms to consolidate capabilities and scale beyond their home market, as competition from
