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4G capital kenya
BUSINESSSMART BUSINESS

Kenya Based Fintech 4G Capital Listed Among Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies

Fintech company, 4G Capital, which provides financial services to micro and small enterprises (MSEs), has been recognised as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies...

Outside Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) headquarters in Nairobi.
BUSINESS

CBK, Rwanda Central Bank Partner to Simplify Cross-Boarder Payments

The push to make cross-border digital payments easier in East Africa has gained momentum after Kenya and Rwanda agreed on a new framework...

James Booth Head of Revenue at Verto
OPINIONTECHNOLOGY

Fintech in Africa Primed For an Exciting Revolution in 2026

The revolution of fintech in Africa has moved from promise to performance. Over the past decade, the continent has evolved from a mobile...

KCB has acquired a minority stake in Pesapal
FEATURED ARTICLE

Banks in Fresh Battle for Space On Digital Payments Platform

Banks are stepping forward to challenge the dominance of MPesa in the digital payments business, a charge that is being led by Equity...

Continental Hackathon
TECHNOLOGY

Kenyan Women Behind AI-powered Fintech Platform to Compete at Continental Hackathon

Four young women, the brains behind the AI-powered fintech platform Jasho-Powering Your Hustle, are set to represent Kenya at the forthcoming continental finals...

Avenews
BRAND VOICE

Agribusiness Fintech Avenews Recognised for Bridging Gaps in Agricultural Financing

Avenews, an agri-trade fintech company transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector, has been recognized as the Leading Fintech in Agri Trade Financing. The award celebrates...

Google for Startups Accelerator - Shamba Records
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Two Kenyan Innovators Selected For Google Startups Initiative

Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These innovative startups,...

Edgars Bīberis, the Regional Director of Sales and Business Development at Tietoevry Banking - Middle East & Africa
FEATURED ARTICLE

Kenya’s Open Banking Plans Are Exciting News For Local And Global Fintech

By Edgars Bīberis As one of East Africa’s largest and most developed economies, Kenya is cementing its position as the region's startup and...

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BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Kenyan Fintech Leja Processes Ksh250B in Business Transactions

Kenyan fintech startup Leja has achieved remarkable growth, processing $2 billion (about Ksh250) in payments since launching its B2B payments service in Kenya...