Sidian Bank’s John Okulo urges capital markets to help close the MSME funding gap
John Okulo discussed the potential of Kenya's capital markets to expand MSME financing. He noted that commercial banks currently allocate about 25% of their loan portfolio to MSMEs.
NSE explores secondary vehicle to address Kenya’s long-standing investor exit challenge
NSE is exploring a secondary vehicle to help private equity and development finance investors exit stakes in Kenyan businesses. The proposal was disclosed by NSE Chief Executive Frank Mwiti at the 2026 American Chamber of Commerce Kenya Summit.
Flutterwave Joins Other Fintechs in Offering Seamless Digital Participation in Dangote IPO
Dangote Petroleum Refinery opened its IPO to retail investors at ₦525 per share on September 14. This IPO is Nigeria's first fully digital retail offering, allowing subscriptions through various fintech apps.
Zambian fintech Zoyk gets BCC approval to take Zoykpay into DRC
Zambia's Zoyk receives regulatory approval to offer payment aggregation services in the DRC. Zoykpay aims to simplify payment processes for businesses in the DRC by connecting various payment channels.
Grindstone Ventures Launches $31.2 Million Fund for African Tech Startups
Grindstone Ventures has launched a R500 million venture capital fund targeting technology-driven African companies. The fund aims to support startups moving from Seed funding to Series A.
