East African Tech in H1 2026: $1.44 Billion Raised, Record M&A Activity
African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026. Fewer deals, bigger rounds, record 63 M&A transactions and AI-driven restructuring. Here is what the data means.
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African startups raised $1.44 billion in H1 2026. Fewer deals, bigger rounds, record 63 M&A transactions and AI-driven restructuring. Here is what the data means.
A complete roundup of East African tech news as of July 2026: Starlink in Uganda, Kenya AI Bill, Rwanda AI Agency, Tanzania fintech, e-mobility funding and more.
Rwanda approved a National AI Agency to coordinate AI development, governance and investment. Here is why Rwanda is becoming East Africa's AI policy leader.
East African fintech is moving beyond basic mobile money into savings, remittances, digital credit and B2B payments. Here is where the real money is flowing.
Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 proposes a legal framework for ethical AI. Here is what it means for startups, fintech, healthtech and software developers across East Africa.
Tanzania now has 80.98 million mobile money accounts and 5G reaching 32% of the population. East Africa's cross-border fintech opportunity is accelerating.
Ransomware is hitting East African businesses with increasing frequency. Learn how it works, how to prevent an attack and what to do if you are targeted.
As more East Africans bank online and via mobile apps, digital banking fraud rises. Learn how to secure your bank accounts, spot fraud and bank safely.
From WhatsApp impersonation to fake investment schemes, these are the scams targeting Ugandans, Kenyans and Tanzanians today, and the red flags that expose them.