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.

• Radio reaches about 98 percent of households in Kenya and supports more than 300 licensed services.
• The trial network in Nairobi, activated by Mast Rental Services in January 2026, currently carries 14 radio stations.
• Digital broadcasting will initially complement, not replace, existing FM services, with the rollout phased over a 12-month trial period.

Skoot Technology has introduced electric three-wheelers, the Skoot e3W, in Nairobi, Kenya, utilizing a battery-swapping system to help tuk-tuk operators reduce fuel costs by up to 30 percent.

• A driver covering 150 kilometres daily is projected to save Sh200 per day, spending Sh650 on battery swaps compared to Sh850 on diesel.
• The project is a collaboration between Skoot Technology, Piaggio, Car & General (local distributor), and SUN Mobility (battery-swapping platform).
• The Skoot e3W will be available on daily, weekly, or monthly lease terms starting from Sh1,200 per day, inclusive of maintenance, with riders managing operations via a mobile app.

CFAO Kenya has opened a new Case IH agricultural machinery showroom at Mnazi Mmoja in Mombasa, marking a significant investment in farm equipment for the coastal region. This facility aims to support Kenya's agricultural transformation by providing world-class technology and continuous technical support to farmers.

• The showroom will feature a wide range of Case IH tractors, from 55 to 700 horsepower, suitable for various farming needs, including the compact JXT series (35–75 HP) and the powerful Maxxum series (110–140 HP).
• Key attendees at the opening included Vincent DeLassange, Vice President of CNH Middle East and Africa, Ambassador Dennis Awori, CFAO Group Chairman and Country Delegate, and Mombasa Deputy Governor Francis Thoya.
• The investment is expected to improve access to farm equipment, spare parts, and maintenance services for farmers in the coastal region and neighboring counties, thereby contributing to job creation and food security.

Kenya led Africa in startup funding deals in 2023, securing 50 deals, the highest on the continent according to the latest Germany-Africa Investment Report. This reinforces Nairobi's position as East Africa's leading innovation hub, with significant investor interest in AgTech and Fintech.

• Kenyan startups received 50 funding deals in 2023, outperforming Nigeria (34 deals), Tanzania (24), South Africa (19), and Ghana (17).
• African founders in AgTech and Fintech accounted for 51 percent of German-backed deals, with Health and Education also gaining momentum.
• Head of Programs at the Westerwelle Foundation, Sebastian Gentry, highlighted that African founders are building solutions in agriculture, financial services, health, and climate adaptation.
• African startup funding rebounded to $3.8 billion in 2025, with funding volumes rising 32 percent and deal counts increasing 8 percent.