I’m a big advocate for technology and innovation in Tanzania, however, I am disappointed by the incorrect news frequently shared at innovation events in Tanzania about the realities on the ground.

So, let’s look at where we are really at in East Africas....Thread

Ease of doing business ranking (EAST AFRICA) 
1.Kenya — Rank 56
2.Uganda — Rank 116
3.Tanzania — Rank 141 

Source; World Bank (Doing Business 2020)

The number of East Africa startups raised $1,000,000+ in 2019
1.Kenya — 17
2.Uganda — 6
3.Tanzania — 1

Source; Briter Bridges, “State of Funding in Africa, Q1 2020" @Briter_bridges

#Kenya and #Rwanda are the only countries in the East African Community (EAC) which have Regulatory Sandboxes

Source; World Bank 2020

#Kenya and #Uganda are among the Top 65 Fintech Countries in the World by Findexable 2020

Kenya is ranked at #42 in the Global Fintech Ranks while Uganda is at #64. @findexable


Tanzania is behind, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in East Africa innovation.

Kenya is the second most innovative in sub-Saharan Africa, behind South Africa and ahead of Mauritius, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s Global Innovation Index 2019.

It’s pretty lame how we brag about having “50 innovation hubs.”

While it’s a step in the right direction, we have a lot more work to do.

We need:
- policies from government that support the technology ecosystem.
- digital sandbox’s from regulatory bodies.
The list goes on.