From Lagos to Nairobi

Kenya is facing a growing issue of digital misinformation, as a coordinated social media campaign by the government portrays an image of economic success that contradicts on-the-ground realities. Despite claims of low inflation, job creation, and improved public services, Kenyans are struggling with high living costs, heavy taxes, and business closures. The government is reportedly…

Africa’s Internet Development Conference 2025, hosted by the Internet Society in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has called for increased investment, policy reforms, and regional collaboration to expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion. The conference gathered 250 stakeholders, including policymakers and tech leaders, to address key challenges in Internet development across Africa, particularly in the Intergovernmental Authority…

Startbutton, a Merchant of Record (MoR) service helping businesses expand across Africa, has entered seven Francophone countries—Benin, Togo, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea Conakry, and Cameroon. This expansion brings its presence to 15 African markets, including Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. Francophone Africa, home to over 300 million people and…

Kenya’s digital banking landscape is evolving, and NCBA LOOP is at the forefront of this transformation. Originally launched as a digital bank in 2017, LOOP is now shifting towards an embedded finance model, integrating credit and payments directly into transactions. This move aligns with global trends where financial services seamlessly merge into everyday commercial activities….

African healthtech startups are thriving despite a downturn in overall tech investments, securing $550 million in funding over the past three years. This growth is driven by innovations in online pharmacies, telemedicine, and AI-driven diagnostics, with women-led startups accounting for 31% of funding last year. Several key investors are fueling this transformation, including Villgro Africa,…

Female founders in Africa face significant challenges in securing funding, including biases in venture capital and limited networks. In 2024, female CEOs raised just $48 million, far less than the $2.2 billion raised by their male counterparts. Many female-led startups are also seen as operating in less scalable sectors like education and healthcare. However, Norrsken22,…