Kenyan startups secured Sh16.3 billion in funding during the first half of 2026, a slight decrease from the previous year, according to Africa: The Big Deal.

• Kenyan startups raised Sh16.3 billion in the first half of 2026.
• Kenya ranked third in Africa for startup funding, behind Egypt (Sh42.3 billion) and Nigeria (Sh32.8 billion).
• This follows a strong 2025 performance where Kenyan startups raised approximately Sh126 billion, driven by clean energy ventures.