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March 5, 2026
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Study calls for urgent amendments to Kenya’s Startup Bill

Study calls for urgent amendments to Kenya’s Startup Bill

Researchers have called on Kenyan lawmakers to revise proposed amendments to the Startup Bill before they become law, warning that a ten-year age limit on what qualifies as a startup would systematically exclude the companies doing the most to power Kenya's economy. ..

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A new study by Endeavor Kenya urges lawmakers to revise the proposed Startup Bill, particularly the ten-year age limit for qualifying as a startup.

  • The study warns that the ten-year limit would systematically exclude high-growth companies, which are crucial for Kenya's economy.
  • Endeavor Kenya researchers recommend overhauling support programs to target capital and talent needs of scaling founders.
  • The report highlights that over 80% of high-growth founders sell to international markets, contributing significantly to export revenue.

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