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Kenya’s gaming and esports sector has attracted $25 million in venture capital in 2024, led by startups like Usiku Games and Wesley4. Titles focused on African storytelling and mobile-first gameplay are gaining global downloads. Safaricom’s Blaze Esports League now has 500,000 active players. The ICT Authority is developing a Gaming Incubation Hub in Nairobi with support from Google and Tencent. The sector employs 5,000 creatives and developers, with export potential in animation and software. Tax incentives for digital content creators are under review to boost growth.