According to TechTrends KE, Kenya’s e-commerce market is projected to expand from about Sh336.7 billion today to roughly Sh496 billion by 2029, from an estimated base of $2.6 billion. The report describes the market as already among Africa’s largest, supported by internet access, mobile payments and growing online adoption, while cautioning that realizing the forecast will depend on faster improvements to digital-trade rules and surrounding systems.

Kenyan creator-commerce platform HustleSasa has raised fresh funding from African impact investor Impacc, which is leading the company's latest financing round, according to TechMoran. The undisclosed investment will support HustleSasa's expansion of its event-ticketing and commerce platform across Africa. Impacc said it has become a shareholder in the startup and is bringing additional investors into the round.

The East African Community (EAC) has called on partner states to expedite the implementation of the Digital Single Market, emphasizing that integrated digital systems will enhance regional trade, reduce transaction costs, and improve service delivery for over 330 million people. This statement was made during the opening of the Digital for Development (D4D) Forum 2026 in Arusha.

TechMoran profiles Joseph Ongachi, CEO of JentaHub, a verified talent marketplace connecting African professionals with global businesses, clients, and NGOs. According to the outlet, the company aims to give qualified African workers greater access to international opportunities, arguing that unemployment among skilled professionals persists despite long-standing platforms like Upwork, Toptal, and Fiverr. The feature appears in the publication's CEO Weekends series.

Tanzanian entrepreneurs working in blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech and other emerging technologies have been urged to look beyond the domestic market and connect with investors through the newly launched Africa Blockchain Festival Fellowship Programme 2026. According to Daily News, the fellowship will form part of the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15-17. The initiative aims to help Tanzanian innovators access wider African markets and investment opportunities.

CogniRep Strategies Holding Co. has launched Nigeria's first artificial intelligence-powered media marketplace, featuring three platforms designed to enhance transparency, institutional trust, and cross-border commercial partnerships between the United States and Africa. The initiative emphasizes the importance of trust in fostering trade, beyond just financial capital, according to the company.