There are many reasons why Nairobi has earned the title of Silicon
Savannah. Kenya's capital is home to one of Africa's most mature startup
ecosystems, globally recognized as major tech capital worth $1 billion
and a leader in mobile technology. Nairobi boasts a strong private
sector, healthy infusions of outside investment and lots of governmental
support. Over the past decade or so, local entrepreneurs, university
students and government entities have committed to creating an ecosystem
where now more than 200 startups thrive, focusing on fields such as
payments, logistics, e-commerce, health and blockchain. The city is also
a recognized hub for impact innovation, with initiatives such as NaiLab,
which incubates startups working in emerging markets, BRCK, which uses
solar routers and tablets to connect off-the-grid schools to the
internet, and AB3D, which makes artificial limb 3D printers out of
electronic waste. Startup Guide Nairobi is packed full of valuable
resources, insight into impact-driven initiatives and programs and tips
for new businesses hoping to make meaningful impact. It also features
interviews with founders, experts, investors and industry insiders who
have helped Nairobi become recognized as a major tech capital.
