By Clarisse Mideva, Dr. Caroline Mbaya & Samwel Oyugi
Kenyan entrepreneurs are creating innovative products, digital solutions, brands and creative content, but many lack the knowledge and support needed to protect these valuable assets and turn them into business opportunities.
This policy brief by ACTS, drawing on evidence from the DigiKen project, reveals substantial gaps in intellectual property awareness, protection and commercialisation. It highlights how Digital Innovation Hubs can help bridge these gaps by equipping MSMEs with practical IP knowledge, connecting them to specialised expertise and embedding IP support throughout the business development journey.
The brief recommends practical IP audits, stronger hub capacity, sustained mentorship, clearer referral systems and greater integration of IP into investment readiness and commercialisation strategies.
Discover how stronger IP support can help Kenyan innovators protect their ideas, attract investment and transform intellectual assets into sustainable business opportunities. Read the full text below
