Kenya is a country in East Africa known for its diverse landscapes and rapidly growing digital finance sector.
Craydel co-founder Manish Sardana quit a high-flying job to start from zero
Craydel connects African students to global universities, aiming to simplify access to higher education. Manish Sardana transitioned from a successful career in marketing to founding Craydel, driven by a desire to contribute to Africa.
Starlink’s Speed Advantage Is Starting to Pressure Africa’s Broadband Providers
Starlink outperformed local internet service providers in 22 of the 23 Sub-Saharan African markets analyzed. Only Madagascar had faster median download performance from domestic providers due to its investment in fiber infrastructure.
Rwanda’s Drone Experiment Is Becoming Zipline’s Africa Playbook
Zipline is extending its agricultural services developed in Rwanda into additional markets. The company reported higher farmer earnings linked to refrigerated storage and drone delivery of livestock insemination materials.
EV Startup Spiro Raises $215 Million to Wire Africa for Electric Mobility
Spiro secured a $215 million equity raise backed by Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane. The company has deployed over 100,000 electric vehicles and 2,500 smart-swap stations across seven markets.
Kenya Claims Africa’s VC Crown as Continent’s Startup Funding Surges Past $3 Billion
Kenya raised $984 million in 2025, marking a 52% increase from the previous year. Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as Africa's top destination for venture capital.
