Top Startups in Kenya in 2026
Top AI startups in Kenya in 2026 — ranked by funding, traction, and team strength. Updated as new data lands.
The strongest AI startups headquartered in Kenya in 2026, ranked by StartupHub.ai's composite score across funding, traction, team, and community signal. We track 65 Kenya-based companies in total; this list highlights the top performers across the sectors most active in the local ecosystem.
Each entry links to a full company profile with founder details, funding history, hiring momentum, and a live competitor map. The list is updated as new rounds, hires, and product launches land in our enrichment pipeline.
Startups
#1
Onafriq
A fintech company providing digital payment solutions across Africa.
#2
PULA
Agritech company providing insurance and risk adaptation tools for farmers in emerging markets.
#3
Zeno
App-controlled battery-swap network for electric motorbikes.
#4
BitPesa
A digital currency platform enabling fast, low-cost payments to and from frontier markets.
#5
Lendable
Lendable builds technology and financial products to make impact investing a competitive asset class for Africans.
#6
Big Square
A Kenyan fast-casual restaurant chain serving burgers, ribs, fried chicken, and pizzas.
#7
LipaLater
A lending marketplace that provides postpaid payments at e-commerce stores.
#8
88mph.ac
88mph invests in early-stage web and mobile companies, providing critical seed funding and mentorship.
#9
Adanian Labs
Adanian Labs is a Pan-African venture studio building and scaling impact-driven tech startups.
#10
Africa Health Holdings
Africa Health Holdings is a healthcare company focused on providing accessible and affordable healthcare services.
#11
Africa Logistic Properties
Africa Logistics Properties is a company focused on developing and managing modern logistics and industrial properties.
#12
Africa's Talking
Africa's Talking provides a platform for developers to build and deploy mobile-first applications.
#13
Ajua
Ajua is a customer experience platform for businesses in Africa.
#14
Angaza
Angaza provides a platform for distributors to offer pay-as-you-go financing for essential products in emerging markets.
#15
Apollo Agriculture
Apollo Agriculture is an agtech company that offers farmers access to agricultural inputs, financing, and advice, helping them maximize their profits.
#16
AquaRech
AquaRech is a fintech company focused on providing financial services for the water sector.
#17
Baobab Network
The Baobab Network accelerates early-stage tech ventures across Africa through a 12-week program and seed funding.
#18
Bright Startups
Bright Startups is a specialist branding and marketing company in Kenya that provides a variety of services essential for startups.
#19
Buupass
Buupass is a platform for booking and managing public transport.
#20
Catalyst Fund
Catalyst Fund provides capital and support to early-stage startups building inclusive FinTech solutions.
#21
Cellulant
Cellulant is a Pan-African payments company operating via a digital payments platform called Tingg.
#22
Craft Silicon
Craft Silicon is a software company providing solutions for the financial services industry.
#23
Cropin
Cropin offers an intelligent and self-evolving system that delivers farming solutions to the agricultural sector.
#24
Cytonn Investments
Cytonn Investments is a real estate and financial services company.
#25
Data Mynt
Data Mynt is a company focused on providing data solutions and analytics.
#26
Eneza Education
Eneza Education is an education technology company offering online educational resources and tools.
#27
Gro Intelligence
Gro Intelligence provides data and analytics for the global food system.
#28
Jobtech Alliance
An initiative focused on promoting digital jobs and skills in Africa.
#29
Kasha
Kasha is an online retailer offering multi-category beauty and healthcare products for women.
#30
Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Kenya Climate Innovation Center supports climate-resilient businesses and innovations.
#31
Kijenzi
Kijenzi is a hardware and IoT company focused on manufacturing solutions.
#32
Kilimall
Kilimall is a premier online marketplace in Kenya, designed to streamline shopping for Kenyans.
#33
KOMAZA
Komaza is a tech-driven sustainable forestry company revolutionizing the wood industry in Africa with its farmer platform.
#34
Kotani Pay
Kotani Pay builds infrastructure around digital currencies, connecting blockchain wallets to local mobile money systems.
#35
Lami
Lami is an end-to-end digital insurance platform and API that enables companies across sectors to offer insurance products.
#36
Lori
Lori is an online marketplace platform for cargo transportation services.
#37
Madica
Madica is a venture fund for pre-seed startups in Africa.
#38
Mdundo.com
Mdundo.com is a leading African digital music service.
#39
MyDawa
MyDawa is an online store for the purchase of medicines and other products.
#40
Nailab Accelerator
Nailab cultivates innovative, technology-driven startups in Kenya through its dedicated business incubation program.
#41
Octavia Carbon
Octavia Carbon is a carbon credit company focused on nature-based solutions.
#42
Pariti
Pariti is dedicated to supporting startups in underserved markets by providing access to a vast talent network and essential resources.
#43
Peach Cars
Peach Cars is a company focused on the used car market, providing a platform for buying and selling vehicles.
#44
PesaPal
PesaPal provides a simple, safe and secure way for individuals and businesses to make and accept payments in Africa.
#45
Powered by People
Powered by People is a wholesale e-commerce platform connecting artisans and small businesses to global markets.
#46
Safiri Express
App-based public transport ticketing and tracking services in Kenya.
#47
Sendy
Developer of an on-demand delivery platform designed to offer door-to-door, delivery, and transportation services.
#48
Sherpa Ventures
Sherpa Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups in Africa.
#49
Smile ID
Africa's leading digital KYC provider using machine learning for identity verification.
#50
Starters Diary
Starters Diary is a platform that provides resources and support for startups.
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