East African Tech in H1 2026: $1.44B Raised
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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Follow the feedEast Africa Tech News Roundup: July 2026
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.
Uganda Hosts Digital Government Africa Summit 2026
Kampala hosts the Digital Government Africa Summit in October 2026. Here is what it means for software developers, cybersecurity firms, cloud providers and Uganda's digital future.
Rwanda's National AI Agency: What It Means
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.
Kenya's AI Bill 2026: Impact on East African Tech
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.
5 Ways African Small Businesses Can Use AI Today
You do not need a tech team or a big budget to put AI to work. Five practical ways small businesses in Africa can start this week.
Turn WhatsApp Into Your Best Salesperson
Your customers already live on WhatsApp. Here is how to automate replies, catalogues and follow-ups so it sells for you around the clock.
Software Architecture Trends 2026: AI-Native, Edge
Modern software architecture in 2026, from AI-native design patterns and edge computing to WebAssembly, microservices evolution and the rise of local-first apps.
Mobile App Trends 2026: Super Apps and AI Agents
The mobile landscape is transforming, super apps, AI-native apps, cross-platform consolidation and instant apps. What to build and what to skip in 2026.
Ecommerce Website Must-Have Features in 2026
From AI shopping agents and AR try-ons to voice commerce and crypto payments, the 20+ features every online store needs in 2026 to compete and convert.
AI Chatbots for Customer Service in Africa
How African businesses are using AI chatbots on WhatsApp and websites to handle customer service 24/7, with real examples and implementation guidance.
