Kenya is moving closer to launching its first locally created and locally domiciled exchange-traded fund. On September 9, 2026, the Nairobi Securities Exchange granted conditional approval for the WSA Banking Index ETF, following earlier approval from the Capital Markets Authority. Issued by Wall Street Africa and managed by Tradiam Asset Managers, the fund is targeting a Q4 2026 launch. The ETF will track the NSE Banking Sector Index, giving investors exposure to 11 listed K

From Soweto, Khoi Tech is building a homegrown alternative to the global brands that dominate Africa’s wearable-technology market. Founded in 2020 by CEO Seati Moloi, the 100% Black-owned South African company develops consumer electronics and digital-health solutions, including its Khoi Afriwatch smartwatches, Afripods wireless earphones and Khoi.health software platform. Its ambition extends beyond selling devices: Khoi Tech is building an integrated African-owned ecosystem

At its height, Kobo360 was one of Africa’s boldest attempts to bring structure and visibility to the continent’s fragmented trucking industry. Founded in 2017 by Obi Ozor, its founding CEO, and Ife Oyedele II, its founding CTO and later Chief Growth Officer, the Nigerian logistics-technology company created a digital marketplace connecting manufacturers and cargo owners with truck operators. Through real-time tracking, route optimisation and data-driven freight matching, Kobo