Technology

The global spotlight shone brightly on Africa’s burgeoning tech scene at VivaTech 2025, Europe’s premier technology and innovation event held in Paris, which showcased the continent’s bold ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital entrepreneurship.

In 2025, Kenya stands at the forefront of Africa’s technological revolution, earning its reputation as the continent’s most technologically advanced country. Nicknamed the “Silicon Savannah,” Kenya continues to break new ground through a dynamic ecosystem centered on mobile innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and ambitious smart city projects.

Africa’s business landscape in 2025 is being transformed by a powerful surge in financial technology (FinTech), spearheaded by the rapid expansion of mobile money platforms, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and a notable shift in investment dynamics toward local capital dominance.