In May, Africa-focused tech startup Andela laid off 135 employees, impacting multiple departments across its offices in Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali, Kampala, and New York City. The company, which provides engineering as a service, cited a decline in customers due to the economic downturn as the primary reason. This workforce reduction, which included 59 engineers and 30 non-engineers, coincides with a strategic shift from a talent accelerator model to a talent outsourcing firm. The layoffs affected a significant portion of its team, with most impacted employees based in Africa.
