A fintech company providing cross-border payment solutions in Africa, known for its speed and low fees.
Rwanda Fintech Funding 2026: Key Deals, Investor List, and Why Kigali Is Winning
Kayko raised $1.2 million to digitize SMEs and received an EMI license for regulated payments. DoctorAI integrated healthtech with fintech, serving 19,000 users with AI-driven diagnostics.
Fintechs may finally get regulatory clarity as Kenya’s Central Bank reviews laws
The Central Bank of Kenya is preparing to review the Central Bank Act and the Banking Act. Consultants have been invited to assist in the review to strengthen digital banking and fintech regulations.
Kenyan fintechs poached aggressively from banks. Now the talent is returning
Kenyan banks are regaining talent lost to fintechs as job security and better salaries attract professionals back. The shift has intensified since 2024, with banks expanding engineering and compliance departments in response to operational risks.
Five Africa Startups To Pay Attention To In 2026
Jumia has focused on its core e-commerce and JumiaPay ecosystem after shutting down non-core food delivery markets. Flutterwave is preparing for a potential NASDAQ listing, having secured new licenses and expanded its remittance services.
Q&A: Blockchain’s Role in African Remittances
High remittance fees and delays push 70% of cross-border payments into informal channels. Blockchain reduces remittance fees to 0.5-3% and processes payments in minutes.
