Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

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Overview of Kenya's economic context

Kenya, a rapidly growing economy in East Africa, has been making significant strides in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The country's economy is diversifying, with a growing emphasis on technology-driven sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and digital innovation. Kenya's strategic location, relatively stable political environment, and supportive government policies have positioned it as a regional hub for startups and technology companies.

Demographics and Economic Breakdown

demographic and ecomonis breakdown

POPULATION

54.9 million (2021)

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MEDIAN AGE

20.1 years

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GENDER RATIO

1.00 Males per Female

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GDP

$98.84 billion(2020)

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Kenya's innovation ecosystem is thriving, with a focus key sectors

Current State
of Innovation

The country has seen the emergence of numerous startups and initiatives leveraging technology to create innovative solutions and address local and regional challenges. Kenya’s mobile money platform, M-Pesa, has been a game-changer in financial inclusion and has inspired the growth of the fintech sector.

Ecosystem Key Stakeholders

KENYAN I&E
ECOSYSTEM

emerging
startups

incubators &
accelerators

venture
capitalist

educational
institutions

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