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Adopting digital innovation as a core strategy for efficiency, scalability, and competitive positioning.

Founded in 2021 by a team of experienced professionals within the fintech space, the organisation was established to spearhead and advocate for digital innovation as a core strategy for efficiency, scalability, and competitive positioning. We strive to maintain the heritage of innovation in Kenya by providing a platform that will: foster for national, regional and international cooperation in digital innovation, advocate for favourable policies for fintechs in Kenya, raise awareness on the benefits of digital innovation to the general public and provide a platform for member companies to learn, network and mitigate the common challenges they face.

Owing to Kenya's predominantly young population and the need & awareness of digital innovation, fintechs have a competitive chance to provide innovative solutions in Kenya, enable the developer community to build sustainable solutions and improve the quality of life for residents in Kenya. 

Number of Members: 65.


Key Members' segments:

  • Payment gateways
  • Alternative credit sourcing
  • Lending
  • Wallets
  • Transaction delivery
  • Asset Management
  • Digital Banking
  • Digital Insurance
  • Ecommerce firms

Key Partners: The Government, Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Regulation Authorities.


Mission: Spearheading innovation for Kenya's business, government, NGO and finance communities.

 

Vision: To be the world's leading innovation hub.

 

Our Values

·        Simplicity

·        Transparency

·        Accountability

·        Sustainability


 

Our objectives

  • To protect and maintain the heritage of innovation in Kenya.
  • To foster National, Regional and International co-operation in matters dealing with digital innovation.
  • To create favourable policies for our member companies by liaising with government and regulatory bodies.
  • To raise awareness on the benefits of adopting digital solutions to the public.
  • To provide a platform for peer learning and members' development by research, training, advocating for and managing sustainable future oriented development.
  • To mitigate common challenges faced by member companies in the macroenvironment they are in.
  • To foster for networking opportunities within and beyond Kenya, whereby formidable partnerships can be formed for prosperity.
  • To create revenue generating activities for the Association.