This archive report was first published on 11 May 2021.
Kenya's Silicon Savannah dream, once touted as a potential rival to India's Bangalore and Silicon Valley in the United States, has turned into a mirage.
Launched in 2014, the initiative aimed to establish Nairobi as a major tech hub, leveraging the country's existing infrastructure and talent pool.
However, the project has stalled, with many attributing its failure to a lack of government support and inadequate funding.
As a result, Kenya's tech sector continues to struggle, with many startups and entrepreneurs facing significant challenges in accessing capital and resources.
