Kenya AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

A fintech company providing digital payment solutions across Africa.

Lori is an online marketplace platform for cargo transportation services.

Digital marketplace and Agri-FinTech platform for farmers and agro-merchants.

App-controlled battery-swap network for electric motorbikes.

Solar energy solutions for off-grid households in Africa and Asia.

Africa Health Holdings is a healthcare company focused on providing accessible and affordable healthcare services.

Agritech company providing insurance and risk adaptation tools for farmers in emerging markets.

Wasoko is an online retailer of everyday consumer goods providing delivery services to shops.

A digital currency platform enabling fast, low-cost payments to and from frontier markets.

Gro Intelligence provides data and analytics for the global food system.

Sanergy builds healthy, prosperous communities by providing safe, affordable sanitation and converting waste into valuable agricultural products.

An e-commerce marketplace for fashion wholesalers and retailers in Africa.

Lendable builds technology and financial products to make impact investing a competitive asset class for Africans.

BasiGo provides electric buses and charging infrastructure to public transport operators in Africa, aiming to decarbonize urban transport.

Rwazi is a tech startup focused on providing data and insights for African markets.

A lending marketplace that provides postpaid payments at e-commerce stores.

A Kenyan fast-casual restaurant chain serving burgers, ribs, fried chicken, and pizzas.

Voice AI for markets everyone else overlooked.

Sherpa Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups in Africa.

Stablecoin infrastructure for Africa, enabling seamless cross-border payments and financial inclusion.

Simusolar provides sustainable solar energy solutions for homes and businesses across Africa. Empowering communities with reliable, affordable solar power.

Preserving and digitizing African languages through AI.

Provides working capital and business insights to small and medium-sized businesses in Africa.

Watu Credit is a micro-finance institution specializing in financing for motorcycles and other assets.

A digital platform that connects smallholder farmers to markets and financial services in Africa.

Mazi Mobility is an electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing and logistics platform operating in Africa, focused on sustainable urban transportation.

Africa's leading digital KYC provider using machine learning for identity verification.

Pezesha provides a digital lending platform for SMEs in Africa, enabling access to finance.

Heva is a digital health platform focused on improving maternal and child healthcare in emerging markets.

Cloud-based financial platform for SACCOs, microfinance, and savings groups in Africa.

Nailab cultivates innovative, technology-driven startups in Kenya through its dedicated business incubation program.

App-based public transport ticketing and tracking services in Kenya.

Stima is a fintech company providing a digital platform for small and medium-sized businesses to access working capital and manage their finances.

A co-working space and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Kenya.

Startup incubator and digital service provider empowering entrepreneurs in Turkana County, Kenya.

A leading eye care provider in Kenya offering accessible and affordable specialized ophthalmic services.

Venture for Africa empowers African entrepreneurs and startups with funding, mentorship, and community.

Agsol designs and sells solar-powered milling machines for small businesses in off-grid and peri-urban areas.

Redwing develops autonomous drones for logistics and delivery services, designing and deploying drones to transform logistics supply chains for items ranging from healthcare supplies to food.

An initiative focused on promoting digital jobs and skills in Africa.