Trust vs. Structure: How Mobile Money and Banks Shape Kenya’s SME Finance Gap
In Kenya, people trust mobile money services like M-Pesa more than traditional banks. This is mainly because mobile money is […]
Eastern Africa
Kenyan Agri-FinTech: Mobile Lending Solves Financing Woes Without Formal Land Titles
Abstract Agriculture is Kenya’s economic backbone, but its small agribusinesses face a $4 billion financing gap (African Development Bank 2024). 80% of
Beyond Banana Fibre and Carbon Briquettes: Sustainable Practices of Rwandan Social Enterprises through the Lens of Cultural Translation
Abstract Focusing on Rwandan social enterprises and grounded in cultural embeddedness theory, this paper analyses the development dilemmas and breakthrough
Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Southern Africa
Research on the Integrated System of Grassroots Information Equity and AI Digital Empowerment in Africa——A Case Study of Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Guinea
Abstract Information asymmetry is a core barrier hindering the equitable development of grassroots communities, youth empowerment and the growth of
Kenya
Women entrepreneurs in Kenya: Bridging the gender gap, boosting the economy
Abstract Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic and social development. In terms of gender equality, there remains a gender
Kenya
Digital Financial Services in Kenya: How Mobile Money Is Reshaping Business and Opportunity
A mobile money agent kiosk in Kenya highlights the widespread adoption of M-Pesa and its role in expanding financial access
Burundi
The Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Strengthening the Business Environment for SMEs in Burundi: Focus on Gitega Province
Abstract: In Burundi’s rural economy, where over 80% of the population depends on agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face
From Coffee Forests to a Diverse Future: Redeploying Ethiopia’s Coffee-Bred Business Wisdom
Abstract Ethiopia’s coffee sector is both an export engine and a risk concentration. The United States Department of Agriculture Foreign
Burundi
The Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Strengthening the Business Environment for SMEs in Burundi: Focus on Gitega Province
Abstract: In Burundi’s rural economy, where over 80% of the population depends on agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face
Bridging the Gap: How African Startups Are Fighting Medication Scarcity By Transforming Healthcare Access
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is still battling for affordable and accessible medicines, which are crucial for building a healthy society, regardless
The Rise of Digital Financial Services and Fintech Innovation in Kenya
Abstract In Kenya, digital financial services have transformed how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) access capital, manage their day-to-day operations,
Kenya, Nigeria
The Legal and Regulatory Landscape Shaping Africa’s Digital Economy in 2025
Abstract Africa’s digital economy is forecast to contribute over $712 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2050 (World Bank &
The Impact of the Economic and Regulatory Environment on Technology Startups in Kenya: A Study of Silicon Savannah
Photo source: Eric Osiakwan/Google Introduction Kenya, and more specifically Nairobi, has emerged as one of the most dynamic technology hubs
The LAPSSET Corridor’s Transformative Role
“It is encouraging to see Africa’s public sector recognize that Africa’s future will be determined not simply by economic growth,
Economic Development in Ethiopia: A General Understanding of Ethiopia’s Growth in the 21st Century
Over the past 15 years, the Ethiopian economy grew an average of 10% per year, one of the greatest rates