Tech Initiatives Target Nigeria's Oil Sector, Kenyan Utilities, and African AgriTech Start-ups - September 2025

Nigeria's oil and gas sector is facing pressure to integrate information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems to boost efficiency. In Kenya, M-PAYA Energy, a prepaid electricity submetering company, has migrated its core business systems to Servercore’s cloud infrastructure to improve scalability and operational efficiency. In parallel, applications are now open for the SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026. This is a fully funded and equity-free program for African Agritech start-ups, backed by GIZ, BMZ, and the Gates Foundation to help companies scale their solutions.