Kenya Launches Digital Radio Trial and E-Tuktuks; Startup Funding Reaches 50 Deals - February 2026

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched Kenya's first Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) trial for radio services in Nairobi, marking a shift toward digital transmission. In the mobility sector, Skoot Technology introduced electric three-wheelers, the Skoot e3W, in Nairobi, which utilize a battery-swapping system to help operators reduce fuel costs. This wave of innovation is happening as a report reveals Kenya led Africa in startup funding in 2023, securing 50 deals. Additionally, CFAO Kenya has opened a new Case IH agricultural machinery showroom in Mombasa, aiming to support agricultural transformation with new technology.

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CA launches digital radio trial in Nairobi

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched Kenya's first Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) trial for radio services in Nairobi, marking a significant shift toward digital radio transmission.

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