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What Happens When a Stockbroker Fails? Inside the CMA’s Investor Compensation Fund
KSh 200,000Kenya Investor Compensation FundCentral Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC)Capital Markets AuthorityCapital Markets Act
The Kenya Investor Compensation Fund is a statutory scheme designed to compensate investors for financial losses due to the failure of licensed stockbrokers or dealers to meet their obligations. It serves as a consumer protection mechanism within Kenya's capital markets, addressing intermediary risk
TechTrendsKE - Jul 18, 2026

Vercel Snaps Up Egyptian-Founded Stakpak in Second African Acquisition This Month
Vercel has acquired Stakpak, an Egyptian startup specializing in open-source autonomous DevOps agents, marking its second acquisition of an African company in a month. This follows Vercel's recent purchase of Better Auth, founded by Ethiopian developer Bereket Engida. The acquisitions highlight the
Tech In Africa - Jul 17, 2026

President Tinubu signs executive order to unify Nigeria’s virtual assets regulation
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to create a coordinated regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, establishing a Virtual Asset Council to improve oversight and support innovation. This move aims to address the fragmented regulatory landscape th
Techpoint Africa - Jul 17, 2026
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Vivatech
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A showcase of frontier tech, from quantum computing to biotech and where the world’s boldest startups pitch alongside industry titans.
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The Hacker's Secret Conference 2026
Lagos, NG
Reframing hacking as a force for innovation, resilience, and societal change and revealing the unseen layers of the digital world.
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JUL
CKB Nairobi Community Meetup
Nairobi, KE
Nairobi’s blockchain community comes alive as protocol updates and community project conversations spark new ideas.
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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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Jun 10, 2026
🚀 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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