USAID Shutdown: A $100 million setback for Kenyan startups—and Why Ghana Should Take Note
2025-02-14
The sudden shutdown of USAID under President Trump’s executive order has dealt a significant blow to Kenya’s startup ecosystem, cutting off a crucial source of non-dilutive funding. Over the past decade, USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) program has injected over $100 million into Kenyan startups, supporting innovations in agriculture, healthcare, clean energy, and fintech. ThatContinue Reading