Regulation, information sharing key to expanding Kenya’s fintech footprint

 Africa is now emerging as the cradle of digital innovation, particularly in financial technology (fintech).

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By 2025, financial technology (fintech) penetration in Kenya is expected to reach 13 percent, one of the highest in the world. This signifies a revenue potential of more than $30 billion.

Given that Kenya is also one of only five countries in Africa that share 50 percent of the continent’s software developers, one cannot ignore the opportunities for fintech growth in a market traditionally dominated by cash-only transactions.

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