AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya, East Africa's largest tech and AI event, officially launched in Nairobi on May 19, 2026, signaling a significant step towards the region's digital sovereignty and AI development.

• Attendees included over 400 C-suite delegates, tech executives, global investors, and pan-African government officials.
• Organized by inD in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Republic of Kenya.
• The event, running until May 21, 2026, focuses on building an AI economy that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant to African realities.

develoPPP Ventures has opened applications for its Cohort 11, offering a significant funding opportunity for high-impact Kenyan startups.

• Up to €100K in non-dilutive funding is available for early-stage, impact-driven businesses.
• The program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, supports startups that have achieved proof of concept.
• Eligible startups must be privately owned, registered in Kenya, demonstrate initial revenues, and secure matching funds of €100K from other sources.
• The application window runs from May 15 to June 30, 2026.