Kenya is now the top destination for technology startups on the continent, having made significant strides over the past two years. In 2024, Kenya leads the list of most funded African countries, securing a total of $638 million in tech funding. The country remains a major player in East Africa’s digital economy, driven by innovation in mobile payments, e-commerce, and fintech.
Kenya’s vibrant tech ecosystem provides a fertile ground for specialised PR agencies that cater to the unique needs of technology companies. The following agencies have demonstrated expertise in this domain.
Wimbart
Wimbart is a leading PR agency specialising in the African tech sector, with a strong focus on Kenya. Recognised as a leader in the African market, they work primarily with technology startups and SMEs. Their impressive client list features numerous high-growth African tech companies, and they have expanded their presence with an office in Nairobi.
Engage Communication
Engage Communication, an award-winning PR agency based in Kenya specialises in corporate and brand communication, creative services, digital PR, and social media management and marketing. With offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, along with a wide continental partner network covering more than 20 African countries, they offer a range of services relevant to technology companies. Their strong network can be a significant asset for tech companies looking to expand their reach across the continent. Some of their clients include Samsung, Dell, and Sony.
Smith Aegis Plc
Smith Aegis is a strategic partner in digital marketing, advertising, PR, and communication for multinationals, enterprise brands, NGOs, and SMBs. Leveraging data-driven approaches, Smith Aegis’s unified marketing helps brands, large and small, ensure their investment in communication and digital media delivers measurable outcomes.
They blend art and science to turn brands into favourites, remaining true to their mission of building enduring bonds between brands and people. They believe that great talent will do great work, and thus invest in people, allowing them to shine. This guiding philosophy has attracted clients such as Oraimo and Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
Skyline PR Group
Skyline PR Group is a premier global advisory and consultancy firm dedicated to empowering businesses in Africa. They catalyse transformative change and elevate businesses through strategic communication, visionary leadership, and sustainable strategies. They leverage their global networks, business intelligence, and comprehensive market insights to guide partners toward unparalleled success.
Operating in Kenya, Skyline offers a comprehensive suite of PR services, including digital communication and AI-driven marketing solutions. Their experience includes providing PR services for technology solutions companies, highlighting their relevance to the tech industry.
Eminence Global PR
Eminence Global PR is a PR firm based in Nairobi that helps clients enhance brand authority and revenue. The agency protects, enhances, positions, grows, and builds brands to achieve massive success through creative and innovative storytelling techniques. They offer a range of services, including digital communications, making them a suitable choice for technology companies seeking to build and manage their reputation in the Kenyan market.
Closing notes
This is not an exhaustive list. While TechPR Africa has also helped clients enter the Kenyan technology ecosystem through content marketing, media placement, and communications, we still felt compelled to write a list excluding us.
