Johannesburg: SiltaNews – News Desk
In 2025, Kenya has emerged as a continental leader in science and technology through breakthroughs in biosecurity policy, startup innovation, and digital finance expansion. In August, Nairobi hosted the Africa Regional Workshop on the Biological Weapons Convention, where Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Science, Research, and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, urged African nations to strengthen biosecurity laws in response to rapid advances in artificial intelligence and synthetic biology. This initiative positioned Kenya at the forefront of continental science safety and preparedness.
Kenya’s startup ecosystem has also gained global recognition. BIOSORRA, a climate‑tech startup founded in 2022, converts crop waste into biochar‑based fertilizers, improving soil health while sequestering carbon. Supported by the XPRIZE Foundation, BIOSORRA exemplifies Kenya’s role in addressing agricultural and environmental challenges through science‑driven entrepreneurship. Other emerging ventures are applying artificial intelligence to healthcare diagnostics and expanding clean energy access through solar and micro‑grid solutions.
In November 2025, fintech innovation continued to transform Kenya’s economy. M‑KOPA, a digital finance company, reported unlocking $1.6 billion in credit for Kenyans since its founding, expanding access to loans and financial inclusion across the country. This achievement underscores Kenya’s leadership in digital finance and its reputation as Africa’s Silicon Savannah.
Together, these developments highlight Kenya’s growing influence in science and technology, blending policy leadership with entrepreneurial innovation and digital transformation.