The Africa Tech Summit London is returning for its 10th edition on May 29, 2026, at the London Stock Exchange, bringing together over 350 leaders to discuss Africa's technological future.

• $4.1 billion was raised by African startups in 2025, according to the Partech Africa Tech Venture Capital Report 2025.
• The summit is organized by Andrew Fassnidge, who has observed the significant evolution of Africa's tech ecosystem over the past decade.
• Key themes for discussion include fintech, AI, climate innovation, venture capital growth, and digital infrastructure, with a focus on connecting startups with investors.

The Kenyan government has officially endorsed TouristTap, a new payment solution by Craft Silicon, to streamline cashless transactions across the nation's tourism sector.

• This government recognition positions TouristTap as an authorized payment option at key tourism touchpoints nationwide, including game parks and coastal resorts.
• The platform, developed by Craft Silicon (the creators of the Little ride-hailing app), allows tourists to use international Visa and Mastercard to pay via local mobile money channels like M-Pesa and Airtel Money.
• The initiative aims to enhance revenue transparency and global competitiveness for Kenya's estimated KES 500 billion tourism economy, which has seen significant growth in visitor numbers.

Origin Labs and Intel Corporation have partnered through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost artificial intelligence (AI) skills and innovation across Africa.

• The initiative aims to address the significant AI skills deficit on the continent, where Africa currently accounts for only about 3% of global AI talent.
• Key collaborators include Origin Labs, led by Lead and Focal Point Professor Ndirangu Kioni, and Intel Corporation, with Country Manager: East Africa Susan Mbogo.
• The collaboration has already supported 30 universities in Kenya, enabling 65 faculty members to deliver AI content and training to students and TVET tutors, with 405 students participating in university hackathons.