VENTURE WARS, Kenya’s premier startup championship, is set to launch on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. This high-stakes event will feature ten cutting-edge technology companies competing in a sudden-death elimination format for investment and market validation, marking a significant moment for Kenya’s tech sector.

• Ten innovative ventures will compete, spanning sectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sustainable agriculture.
• Notable participants include ZEREBA AI, THAMANI, and TENDKA AGENCY Limited.
• The event is co-chaired by Moka Lantum and Kabale Sharamo, with sponsorship from entities like CheckUps COVA and Flutterwave.

The Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo is set to return to Nairobi from October 10–12, 2025, at BBS Mall, aiming to connect stakeholders in the rapidly growing global halal economy.

• The halal economy is currently valued at over Sh258 trillion and is projected to exceed Sh387 trillion by 2030.
• The event is organized by Founder and CEO Ridwan Yusuf.
• Kenya recently issued its first shariah-compliant bond, the Linzi Sukuk, valued at Sh3 billion, on July 31, 2024.

The fourth annual Unstoppable Africa 2025 forum will gather global leaders in New York from September 21–22 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. Hosted by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the event aims to position Africa as a leader in global markets, with a theme of “The BIG Push: Africa Shapes the Markets.”

• The forum is co-hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
• Notable attendees include Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, Naspers CEO South Africa Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed.
• Key discussion areas will include critical minerals, financing SMEs, and the digital transformation. While the New York event is invite-only, virtual participation is available via Unstoppable Africa Virtual.