Impact of Women Leaders on African Tech Ecosystem
Women are shaping tech policies in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa to promote inclusion and access. African women-led startups often rely on creative financing due to funding gaps.
US investors flag corruption, IP and digital tax risks in Kenya and Nigeria
The US Trade Representative's report criticizes Nigeria and Kenya for failing to address corruption and enforce intellectual property protections. Counterfeit software and widespread copyright infringement in Nigeria are undermining licensed operators.
$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.
Kenya moves to regulate digital assets with new crypto bill
Kenya proposes the Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Bill to regulate the cryptocurrency sector. The bill requires all virtual asset providers to be licensed by designated regulators.
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya proposes its first regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025. The bill introduces licensing rules for stablecoins, ICOs, digital wallets, crypto exchanges, and investment advisors.
