Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its diverse landscapes and rapidly growing digital finance sector.
Kenya’s Crypto Rules Give Stablecoins a Clearer Place in Finance
Kenya's new virtual asset regulations ban interest payments on stablecoins. The regulations allow stablecoins to function as payment instruments while preventing them from resembling bank deposits.
Egypt Tops Africa’s H1 2026 Startup Funding, But Nigeria Reclaims the Equity Crown
Egypt became Africa's top funding destination in H1 2026 with $327 million, largely from Spiro's mega-round. Nigeria outpaced Egypt in equity funding with $214 million, marking its strongest showing since 2022.
Payments Certainty, Not Technology, Africa’s Biggest Fintech Gap – Verto Exec
Verto has facilitated over $20 billion in cross-border payments across Africa since its inception. The fintech sector in Africa has matured significantly over the past decade, with increased consolidation.
Stella Mambo | How Africa is Turning Blockchain into Economic Infrastructure
Africa recorded its highest-ever share of global blockchain deals in 2025 despite a decline in funding. Blockchain venture capital globally increased by 28.8% to US$15.4 billion, while Africa's funding declined by 26.6%.
Kenya to Host Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October
Kenya will host the second edition of the Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC) in Nairobi this October. The conference is expected to attract over 3,500 delegates from more than 30 countries.
