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Kenya's startup ecosystem is strong, ranking second in Eastern Africa and 63rd globally, with thriving sectors like climate tech, e-commerce, fintech, and agritech. Government programs support startups, and funding opportunities are growing, with a strong focus on youth and women entrepreneurs.
The report examines Kenya’s rural electricity gap and barriers to solar adoption. It highlights PAYG models as key to affordability and proposes two solutions—Solar Ambassadors for local servicing and Solar for Productive Use to power small enterprises—aimed at driving last-mile electrification and rural growth.
This report provides an in-depth evaluation of Kenya’s emerging cryptocurrency insurance market, analyzing how regulation, technology, and market demand are shaping new opportunities for insurers and investors. It examines key market drivers, product structures, regulatory frameworks, and strategic risks to guide stakeholders in navigating and capitalizing on this evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 establishes a dual-licensing regime requiring crypto-based betting platforms to comply with both virtual asset and gambling laws. This framework enhances regulation, consumer protection, and AML oversight but raises significant compliance costs and operational challenges for market participants.
