$51m USADF funding cut to African startups reignites calls for self-reliance
USADF announced a $51 million funding cut impacting SMEs and startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya and Nigeria are the largest beneficiaries affected by these funding cuts.
Kenyan and Nigerian SMEs, startups hit as US pulls $51 million in funding
USADF has supported over 1,000 businesses across 22 African countries. The funding cut includes $48,406 for a WhatsApp marketing chatbot for small businesses in Kenya.
