Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its diverse landscapes and rapidly growing digital finance sector.
African Start-Ups Raise $550M in July—Libya Joins Club as Debt Dominates Funding Surge
61 start-ups across Africa announced funding rounds of at least $100,000 in July 2025. The total amount raised for the month reached $550 million, the highest in over two years.
Kenya to roll out national crypto policy and VASP bill
Kenya's government is embracing Bitcoin and blockchain technology, signaling a shift towards a digital economy. Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced plans for a National Policy on Virtual Assets and a Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill in Kenya.
What Africa’s 2024 blockchain funding says about investor priorities
Africa's blockchain funding dropped to $122.5 million in 2024, a 36% decrease from 2023. Seychelles attracted $38.85 million in blockchain funding, despite a 56% decline from the previous year.
In its Kenya comeback, Luno targets crypto users who feel left out of risky P2P platforms
Luno announced its re-entry into Kenya on June 23, 2025, after exiting the market in 2014. The Kenyan cryptocurrency market has evolved significantly, driven by mobile money platforms and increased smartphone penetration.
