Kenya has been ranked 58th globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, marking its debut in the top 60 and reinforcing its reputation as one of the most business-friendly nations worldwide. Sub-Saharan Leader in Ecosystem Growth The country rose five places from last year’s 63rd position, recording a 33.5% annual ecosystem growth—the highest among Africa’s top five startup nations. Within the continent, Kenya ranks second behind South Africa (53rd globally), ahead of Egypt (65th), Nigeria (66th), and Rwanda (96th). “Kenya’s consistent rise, despite East Africa showing the slowest sub-regional growth, reflects its resilience and attractiveness to investors,” the report…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
As Mantrac Kenya marks 100 years as the official Caterpillar dealer, the company is not just reflecting on a legacy of powering infrastructure; it’s charting a bold course for the next century. From digital transformation to sustainable machinery, Mantrac is positioning itself at the heart of Kenya’s industrial future. “This milestone isn’t just about longevity. It is about leadership,” said Mohamed Ibrahim, Managing Director of Mantrac Kenya. “We have powered progress across generations, and now we are engineering the future with the same commitment to excellence.” A Century of Engineering Evolution At the heart of Mantrac’s centennial celebration is a…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) hosted its inaugural Gaming Conference at the Michael Joseph Centre, bringing together industry leaders, developers, gamers, and policymakers to chart the future of Africa’s gaming ecosystem. Themed “Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa,” the one‑day forum explored how gaming is shaping the continent’s future—from eSports and game development to the role of technology, policy, and investment in driving growth. A Celebration of Gaming and Pop Culture Beyond panel discussions and keynote sessions, the conference doubled as a pop culture showcase, featuring movies, TV shows, music, cosplay, live performances, and merchandise exhibitions, which underscored gaming’s deep…
In Kenya’s evolving tax landscape, one thing is clear: businesses that fail to maintain proper financial records risk more than just operational inefficiencies; they risk punitive tax assessments. This reality was underscored in a landmark ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal in the case of Kirin Pipes Limited v Commissioner Intelligence Strategic Operations Investigations and Enforcement (Tribunal Appeal E1116 of 2024) [2025] KETAT 259 (KLR). The Tribunal upheld the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) decision to classify Sh54 million in unexplained bank deposits as taxable income after the company failed to provide sufficient documentation. “The Appellant failed to prove that deposits…
Africa’s industrial and logistics market is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with modern warehouse occupancy levels reaching 83% in H1 2025, up from 75% a year earlier. This 10.7% year-on-year surge reflects a maturing asset class increasingly favoured by investors, driven by e-commerce expansion, agro-industrialisation, and regional self-sufficiency, according to the Africa Industrial Market Dashboard – H1 2025. “This surge reflects the growing maturity of Africa’s industrial real estate as a core investment asset class, while underscoring the persistent supply-demand imbalance for Grade A facilities, particularly across urban hubs and trade corridors,” said Boniface Abudho, Research Analyst at Knight Frank Africa. E-Commerce…
Kenya and Uganda have formally agreed to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) hindering bilateral trade, aligning their commitments with the East African Community (EAC) Treaty and protocols. The move is expected to unlock billions in cross-border commerce and ease long-standing logistical bottlenecks. Border Congestion Targeted In a joint communiqué issued after a ministerial meeting in Mbale City on August 30, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and Uganda’s Trade Minister General Wilson Mbasu pledged to decongest key border points—including Malaba, Busia, Suam, and Lwakhakha—within 24 hours. “It is a serious concern to receive numerous complaints affecting business at the…