Entrepreneurship
Discover the journey of innovation and success in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship today.
- Opinion
The Informal Economy Went Digital — And Nobody’s Calling It That
Africa's gig economy didn't create new jobs — it digitised the informal sector. The Ipsos data reframes what "future of…
- Business
Kenya Capped Ride-Hailing Commissions at 18%. Here’s What Happened Next.
Kenya capped ride-hailing commissions at 18%. What followed; vehicle financing, fuel bundles, EV adoption, is a playbook other African markets…
- Startups
I&M Bank Subsidises ESG Accelerator for Scaling Startups in the KES 6M+ Revenue Bracket
This new partnership offers a subsidised nine-week ESG training programme for scaling Kenyan SMEs generating over KES 6 million annually.
- Startups
How Kenya’s ‘Triple Threat’ Startups are Redefining Capital and Innovation
Why did Kenyan innovators dominate the 2026 Sankalp Africa Awards? Explore the rise of South-South capital and local solutions.
- How To/ Explained
How 5 African Creators are Using TikTok to Build Global Enterprises
Discover how five African creators on TikTok’s 2026 Discover List are turning viral videos into scalable, global businesses.
- Business
Big Move by NBE: Why Ethiopia is Suddenly ‘Open for Business’ to Global Tech
Ethiopia liberalises forex: Service exporters now retain 100% earnings, whilst investors enjoy frictionless profit repatriation, unlocking the nation's digital economy.
- Business
The KOKO Collapse: How a Carbon Credit Standoff Bankrupted Kenya’s Clean Energy Giant
Kenya’s KOKO Networks collapsed after the government denied carbon authorisation, stranding 1.5 million households and risking massive World Bank liability.
- Startups
Kenya Becomes Africa’s Top Startup Hub in 2025 With $3.2B Funding Rebound
Kenya tops Africa's startup funding in 2025 with $984M, driven by clean energy deals. Nigeria slips to fourth place amid…
- Startups
From Chamas to Syndicates: The New Push to Turn Kenya’s Middle Class into Venture Capitalists
A new initiative mandates a $1,000 commitment for Kenyan angel investors, moving the ecosystem from passive learning to active capital…
- Business
How Students in Kenya and Uganda Are Building Apps with Zero Coding Knowledge
Zoho’s Young Creators Program trains 150 East Africans in low-code, empowering athletes and students to build apps without complex coding.
- News
The 2025 TikTok Awards prove the era of ‘viral dances’ is over
Nigeria sweeps narrative awards while Kenya’s Tunero Animations and Zoza Sportscast define a new era at the 2025 TikTok Awards.
- Business
SmartBuild AI launches in Kenya to fight construction ‘hidden costs’ with data
"Hidden costs" and project delays are the nightmare of building a home in Kenya. SmartBuild AI just launched a platform…
- Business
Ventures Platform gets $64 million to hunt for Africa’s next ‘painkiller’ startups
Ventures Platform secures $64M for Fund II, expanding to Series A and new African regions to fund 'painkiller' tech solutions.
- Startups
Kenyan Startup Phindor Targets Enterprise AI with New JuaFlow Platform
Kenyan startup Phindor has launched JuaFlow, a platform empowering businesses to create, deploy, and govern their own custom AI agents.
- Business
A new $30M fund, led by an ex-M-Pesa exec, is hunting for Africa’s next fintech giants
First Circle Capital has $6 million in backing from the IFC to find and build "Series A ready" startups at…
