Asante sana, Kenya 🇰🇪! One last group selfie to commemorate our 21-day exploratory trip. ✈️ Here's a quick recap of the highlights: 🤝 Mastered the art of networking at the @AntlerGlobal event. 🌿 Explored strategic partnerships in the vibrant city of Mombasa. 🏛️ Navigated regulatory discussions with @KenInvest. 💡 Gained invaluable insights from the 'Lessons from Scaling an E-commerce Business Across Africa' workshop. 🌐 Engaged in meaningful one-on-one meetings with corporates, fellow startups, and relevant associations. As we leave #kenya, this isn't just a goodbye; it's a promise of exciting collaborations and expansions in the region. 🚀 Stay tuned, as we'll soon be welcoming the Kenyan startups to Rwanda! #RwOT #Rwanda

SCIP Soft Landing 2023 participants x Kenyan Government institutions, a major step towards scaling their startups in the region. 🚀 Curious to know what it takes to integrate the Kenyan market? @NormanMugisha1 , founder of @afrifarmersm shared some of the tips gained from the meeting: 📝 Tax Revenue Authority: Understanding tax structures for seamless financial planning. Insights into tax incentives and compliance requirements. 🛂 Immigration: Clarification on work permits and visa procedures. Streamlined processes for international team members. 📜 Land & Environment Regulators: Navigating land acquisition and environmental compliance. Sustainable business practices for long-term success. 🌐 Market Integration Insights: Step-by-step procedures for company registration. Knowledge of additional services to propel startup growth. A huge thank you to the #Kenyan government for their support. #RwOT #Rwanda

Here are the 7 startups from the SCIP Soft Landing that have been selected the 21-day exploratory trip to Kenya, where they will be exploring ways to scale and expand into Kenya. Some of the activities to be covered 👇 💼 Individual partner meetings 🏢 Self-work at Nairobi Garage, 📊 Business expert workshops 🤝 Investor meet-ups 🔄 Networking with fellow entrepreneurs, and so much more This trip is all about gaining knowledge and expanding smart cities solutions in the region. Stay tuned for more updates from #kenya. 🚀 #RwOT #Rwanda