Kenyan creator-commerce platform gets funding from German non-profit VC

HustleSasa, a Nairobi-based creator-commerce platform, has raised new funding from Impacc, a German non-profit venture capital firm.

Kenyan startup enters administration after raising nearly $200 million

Twiga Foods' GT Flow Limited has entered administration after years of layoffs, debt, and a failed restructuring, as creditors move in.

7,140 freelancers, 281 jobs: The challenge facing Kenya’s digital work economy

WorkKE's funnel points toward a demand problem more than a skills problem.

Ex-Airtel Money Kenya chief joins Visa  as East Africa head

Anne Kinuthia-Otieno has been appointed by Visa as vice president and head of East Africa following her departure from Airtel Money Kenya.

Why Spiro is partnering with Kenya’s most successful football club

Spiro Kenya has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Gor Mahia Football Club. Discover what it reveals about Africa's startup ecosystem.

EXCLUSIVE: FairMoney in M&A talks with Shara

FairMoney, the Tiger-backed Series B-stage fintech, is in M&A talks with Shara, according to sources that spoke to Condia on condition of anonymity.

FT’s 2026 Ranking shows Africa’s fastest-growing companies are doing more with less

FT’s 2025 Africa fastest growing companies ranking shows Egypt tops for the first time, Kenya overtakes Nigeria, and funding doesn’t guarantee growth as lean firms outpace well funded giants.

How Kenya killed climate tech giant KOKO — and why

Despite signing a framework agreement with KOKO in 2024, the government ultimately withheld the LoA, sending a promising climate tech company into the grave.

Roam opens its doors to everyday investors in $20M pre-series B push

Roam is opening its $20M pre-Series B round to everyday investors via Crowdcube. The campaign lets supporters buy stakes and join Roam.

Condia Insider: Kenya’s gig economy meets its tax match

In this letter, we explore: Airtel Africa records $376 million profit in H1 2025, Ghana wants everyone on .gh domain, Kenya’s gig economy gets a tax wake-up call.

How 4G Capital grew from a market stall to over 600,000 customers across Africa

4G Capital is helping Africa’s small businesses grow through loans and business training, reaching over 600,000 businesses across Africa.

Kenya’s electric matatu revolution is moving faster than you think, but can the rest of Africa catch up?

Kenya is leading Africa’s EV race with Basigo and Roam deploying electric minibus fleets. Can the rest of the continent catch up?