The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has certified 15 new startups, aiming to attract over $200 million in investments and create more than 1,000 jobs. The certified companies operate in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital finance, climate and carbon markets, healthcare, investment management, and financial technology.

4G Capital has provided over $1 billion in loans to small businesses in Kenya and Uganda, reflecting a growing need for working capital among entrepreneurs often excluded from traditional financing. Since its inception in 2013, the Nairobi-based fintech has served approximately 800,000 customers and issued more than 7.6 million short-term loans.

EdenCare, a digital health insurer based in Rwanda, has secured €250,000 from Proparco, a French development finance institution. This funding is intended to enhance access to affordable, technology-driven healthcare coverage in East Africa, particularly in Rwanda and Kenya, where there are significant gaps in insurance coverage. The investment will facilitate EdenCare's expansion into these markets.

Kenya has graduated 2,700 young individuals from the Jitume digital media training initiative, which is supported by the government. This program aims to enhance participation in the country's expanding creative and digital economy. The graduates completed a five-day hybrid learning program as part of the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitization workshop, designed to introduce young people to emerging technologies and industry practices.

Kenya's Nairobi International Finance Centre (NIFC) has attracted Sh25.8 billion ($200 million) in new investments from 15 newly certified companies, indicating positive outcomes from the tax reforms implemented under the Finance Act 2025. This development supports Kenya's goal of establishing Nairobi as a regional financial hub and highlights the growing interest of international businesses in the area, according to TechTrends KE.

Google and Akuna Group have launched a $1 million initiative to support underrepresented creators in Africa by providing education in artificial intelligence and access to advanced digital tools. This partnership was announced during Google Cloud’s first Summit in Africa, held in Johannesburg, and is part of Google’s broader mission, "Building for Africa," aimed at enhancing opportunities for African talent.