Dark Days in the Kenyan Tech Ecosystem

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The first quarter of 2025 has been a tough one for Kenya’s tech ecosystem. From high-profile layoffs to startups entering administration or shutting down entirely, the landscape is shifting fast — and not always for the better. In this Q1 roundup, we break down the key events, emerging patterns, and what they signal for the future of the startup space in East Africa.

Why are so many startups struggling? Is this a funding crunch, a market misfit, or poor unit economics catching up with them?

Date: May 12, 2025

39 thoughts on “Dark Days in the Kenyan Tech Ecosystem

  1. Lori should have taken less money and undervalued themselves. If they had done that there would not have had that slash happen and they would have had a higher valuaton in the second round (which is the one that matter the most) thus cementing their growth. Look at Leta, that is what they did!

  2. nice video. Enjoying your channel. A suggestion, presenters can practise before hand, see other presenters' videos, an engaging discussion. Female presenter just stares into the camera while Enock is explaining. Enock is good just needs more volume and flowing language, less "Ummms"

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