10 KENYANS LEADING INNOVATIONS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
1β£ Eva Ngigi-Sarwari
The year is 2019 and Standard Chartered Bank launched its Africa innovation hub in Kenya. Eva would later become the lead in January 2020 & 9 months later she became the country manager for Visa
1β£ Eva Ngigi-Sarwari
The year is 2019 and Standard Chartered Bank launched its Africa innovation hub in Kenya. Eva would later become the lead in January 2020 & 9 months later she became the country manager for Visa
In April 2022, Visa opened an innovation studio in Kenya to boost technological innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
2β£ Jack Ngare
He refers to himself as an explorer on Linkedin. In his book, the innovation stack,Square, co-founder Jim McKelvey, says that maps are for tourists, not explorers. @Finserve_Africa brought to life the first MVNO by a bank in Africa & Jack was its MD for over 2 years
He refers to himself as an explorer on Linkedin. In his book, the innovation stack,Square, co-founder Jim McKelvey, says that maps are for tourists, not explorers. @Finserve_Africa brought to life the first MVNO by a bank in Africa & Jack was its MD for over 2 years
When @Microsoft opened its first Microsoft Africa Development Center in Africa in 2019, Jack was an easy pick and in 2022 Microsoft opened a new $27 million (Ksh3 billion) office and labs for its premier engineering hub in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya
3β£ Agnes Gathaiya
In the recent launch of the National payment strategy, the @CBKKenya governor, @njorogep called Kenya, "the cradle of fintech innovation". When Kenyan banks formed their fintech unit for real-time settlement of payments, @IPSL_Kenya, Agnes became its first CEO
In the recent launch of the National payment strategy, the @CBKKenya governor, @njorogep called Kenya, "the cradle of fintech innovation". When Kenyan banks formed their fintech unit for real-time settlement of payments, @IPSL_Kenya, Agnes became its first CEO
4β£ Joshua Oigara
One our my favorite movies is Christmas Story and it has this line " they looked at me as if I had lobsters crawling out of my ears". At only 37 years old, Joshua was given the mandate to lead the KCB Group.
One our my favorite movies is Christmas Story and it has this line " they looked at me as if I had lobsters crawling out of my ears". At only 37 years old, Joshua was given the mandate to lead the KCB Group.
Joshua is the man who taught the elephant that is @KCBGroup how to dance with the nimbleness of a hare when it comes to digital transformation leading to the bank launching digital products as such as the KCB Mobile app, KCB-MPESA, Vooma etc
5β£ Ken Njoroge
@Cellulant entertained us in 2018 with a valuation of Ksh 10.8bn when an American Rise Fund purchased a stake in the company. Ken became the pride of a nation. He co-founded Cellulant 18 years ago.
@Cellulant entertained us in 2018 with a valuation of Ksh 10.8bn when an American Rise Fund purchased a stake in the company. Ken became the pride of a nation. He co-founded Cellulant 18 years ago.
Today, Cellulantβs digital payment infrastructure connects consumers and businesses to more than 120 banks, 40 mobile network operators in a network allowing for interoperability. The firm operates in 33 markets and has offices in 18 countries across Africa.
Ken is also credited with knowing when to leave the dance floor. He tells his story in a series of podcasts via PANI
cellulant.io
cellulant.io
6β£ Hilda Moraa
@hildamoraa converted her fourth-year project into a startup which she sold for Ksh166 million ($1.7 million) in 2015. Weza Tele was a mobile solution firm in the distribution, supply chain, and financial services
@hildamoraa converted her fourth-year project into a startup which she sold for Ksh166 million ($1.7 million) in 2015. Weza Tele was a mobile solution firm in the distribution, supply chain, and financial services
In Taylor Swift's song "Only The Young" She sings "The game was rigged, The Ref was tricked". @hildamoraa remains an inspiration to the youth that they can achieve a lot in the belief in themselves and what is possible and don't give up
7β£ James Mwangi
The Year is 2004 & the story of @KeEquityBank is the story of how one man's vision turned into a $1.5bn global corporation and the most profitable bank in East and Central Africa in just 18 years. He inspired Equity to be the most innovative bank in the region
The Year is 2004 & the story of @KeEquityBank is the story of how one man's vision turned into a $1.5bn global corporation and the most profitable bank in East and Central Africa in just 18 years. He inspired Equity to be the most innovative bank in the region
8β£ Juliana Rotich
In the past 12 years, @SafaricomPLC has made Ksh 2.1 trillion in revenue with M-PESA contributing 24% of that & powering its growth. There has never been a better time to bring in a talented innovator to lead its fintech division. Enter @afromusing
In the past 12 years, @SafaricomPLC has made Ksh 2.1 trillion in revenue with M-PESA contributing 24% of that & powering its growth. There has never been a better time to bring in a talented innovator to lead its fintech division. Enter @afromusing
9β£ John Mukono
There are 4.62 billion social media users, over 58% of the entire world population but "let me tell you Maina" monetizing digital products and services is easier said than done. Enter John & @KeEquityBank e-commerce product that made Ksh 1.3b in revenue in 2021
There are 4.62 billion social media users, over 58% of the entire world population but "let me tell you Maina" monetizing digital products and services is easier said than done. Enter John & @KeEquityBank e-commerce product that made Ksh 1.3b in revenue in 2021
John Mukono is the Group Head of Fintech & eCommerce Payments at @KeEquityBank
E-commerce is the fastest-growing digital product for the bank, being less than 2 years old, it has been an instant success for the bank and Mr. Mukono got a standing ovation from the CEO & investors
E-commerce is the fastest-growing digital product for the bank, being less than 2 years old, it has been an instant success for the bank and Mr. Mukono got a standing ovation from the CEO & investors
π Paul Njoki
His Linkedin profile reads, "Helping clients save, grow and protect their wealth, lives and the lives of their loved ones across East Africa". He is the CEO of the @StanChartKE wealth management unit that has enabled retail investors to invest Ksh 131bn.
His Linkedin profile reads, "Helping clients save, grow and protect their wealth, lives and the lives of their loved ones across East Africa". He is the CEO of the @StanChartKE wealth management unit that has enabled retail investors to invest Ksh 131bn.
Paul Njoki's passionometer when it comes to empowering Kenyans to invest is unrivaled. Kenya has been great at innovating in payments and mobile loans and the wealth space needed a name.
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