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#Africa’s #Fintech & #Investment prediction for 2026 from our MD & @AfriFintech Co-Founder 👇 mailchi.mp/africafintechs…

Kenya is opening the door for the industry to shape its crypto future. The National Treasury of Kenya, alongside the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Capital Markets Authority (CMA), has released draft Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations 2026 for public consultation. The framework will define how virtual asset businesses are licensed, governed, and supervised, covering everything from compliance and consumer protection to stablecoins and tokenisation. But this isn’t final yet. Regulators are actively inviting fintechs, exchanges, builders, and investors to weigh in because getting this right requires industry participation. For anyone building in Kenya’s digital asset space, this is a moment to help shape the rules, not just react to them. #KenyaFintech #CryptoRegulation #VASP #DigitalAssets #AfricaFintech

Muraho Neza from Kigali 🇷🇼! Rwanda just delivered one of the most important fintech policy weeks in Africa during #IFF2026.Key developments: @CentralBankRw and @CBKKenya signed a Fintech License Passporting agreement enabling cross-border fintech scaling National Bank of Rwanda unveiled the 2026–2030 Financial Inclusion Roadmap focused on financial health @RwandaICT launched the Innovate Rwanda startup–investor platform Launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre with @Kigali_IFC, @rwictchamber, @RwandaFintech , and Luxembourg Cooperation National Bank of Rwanda signed the ISDA Framework Agreement with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) @BankofKigali unveiled the BK Open API for fintech developers Rwanda announced its first National Insurance Strategy. The Africa Fintech Summit team was on the ground, engaging ecosystem leaders ahead of #AFTSKIGALI26. Rwanda is positioning itself as Africa’s fintech launchpad. Learn more in this week's edition 👇 #africafintech #rwanda #fintech

A must read re #Fintech #Policy #Regulation and #Africa - #Rwanda @InnovateRw @RDBrwanda @CentralBankRw @NewTimesRwanda @RwandaFinance @RwandaGov @UrugwiroVillage @rbarwanda @rwictchamber @RDBrwanda @inclusIFF @Kigali_IFC

@InnovateRw @RwandaICT @UNDP_Rwanda @IGIHE linkedin.com/posts/zekarias…

📈 Investors, Discover Rwanda’s Next Big Innovations! Innovate Rwanda provides a curated gateway to Rwanda’s growing startup ecosystem. Through the platform, investors can: • Explore promising startups • Connect with founders • Identify investment opportunities

#Rwanda as an innovation and startup launchpad of Africa, proof of concept hub and a country of new horizons- on top of being a pace of thousand hills and 14M smiles! @InnovateRw @RDBrwanda @CentralBankRw @RwandaInUSA @AfriFintech @RwandaICT @BankofKigali @Kigali_IFC

Rwanda is strengthening the foundations of its fintech ecosystem. At @inclusIFF 2026, Rwanda officially launched the Rwanda FinTech Centre, a one-stop hub designed to coordinate and accelerate the country’s growing fintech sector. The initiative brings together the Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), the ICT Chamber, the Fintech Association Rwanda, and Luxembourg Cooperation to support innovation and position Rwanda as a launchpad for fintech companies scaling across Africa. Rwanda’s ecosystem already includes 100+ fintech companies, primarily in payments and lending. The new centre aims to support further expansion into areas such as digital banking, insurance, and investment services. Beyond infrastructure, the centre will also support entrepreneurship fellowships, policy research, and the implementation of Rwanda’s national fintech strategy. As Hon. Paula Ingabire noted, the initiative is part of Rwanda’s broader ambition to build a vibrant digital economy and strengthen its role as a hub for innovation on the continent. @RwandaICT @CentralBankRw @Kigali_IFC #AfricaFintech #RwandaTech #FintechEcosystem #IFF2026 #DigitalEconomy

@Sir_Damilare @base “Powering the world from Africa” is the theme for 2026 of @AfriFintech - so YES! linkedin.com/pulse/setting-…

A startup built on @base from Africa, and publicly launched 15-months ago, is doing ~6 figures in monthly revenue right now. Narrative violation: You can build global profitable businesses from Africa.

@AfCFTA ‘s digital trade protocol, @papss_africa & the @African_Union data regulation are not bureaucratic processes, but foundations for Africa’s financial sovereignty” Rt. Hon. Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, The PM of #Rwanda speaking at the #IFF2026 in #Kigali. @AfriFintech

Happening now, our MD Zekarias Amsalu is moderating a panel at @inclusIFF entitled Securing the Global Payments Highway - Cyber Security for Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions. @Kigali_IFC @CentralBankRw @RwandaICT

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@JeffDean HUGE

We've been working on the Waxal dataset project since 2021, aiming to enhance the amount of data available for African languages. This public speech dataset initially covers 27 Sub-Saharan African languages spoken by over 100 million speakers across more than 26 countries. 🌍

@AfricanBizMag @ABizInsights This is in line with @AfriFintech prediction for 2026 that outlined that “ MOBILE MONEY: TRANSITIONING MILLIONS TO RETAIL INVESTORS, redefining “Financial Inclusion” as  “Financial Empowerment” #Africa #Fintech #Mobilemoney linkedin.com/pulse/setting-…

Kenya’s stock market is suddenly seeing a surge in activity. Could mobile trading unlock a new wave of retail investors? 🔗 Read the full story: african.business/2026/03/africa… @ABizInsights

#Africa #Fintech #AI

Policy. Capital. Partnerships. The most important fintech conversations aren’t just happening online, they’re happening in rooms where decisions get made. Africa Fintech Summit DC 2026 convenes founders, investors, regulators, and ecosystem leaders shaping cross-border capital flows, digital infrastructure, and Africa–US market alignment. If your 2026 strategy includes expansion, fundraising, regulatory dialogue, or global partnerships, this is where alignment happens. April 15 | Washington, DC Secure your access: africafintechsummit.com/events/africa-… #AFTSDC2026 #AfricaFintechSummit #GlobalDelegation #FintechPolicy #CrossBorderCapital

Momentum favors founders who act. The New Venture Pitch Competition at AFTSDC2026 is your opportunity to step onto a global stage and engage directly with investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders backing scalable African ventures. This is where visibility turns into opportunity and preparation meets timing. 🗓 Final deadline: February 28 Submit your application here 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #AFTSDC2026 #Founders #AfricaTech #StartupEcosystem #VentureBuilding #AFTSCommunity

@AfriFintech @OpenAI @SandTechInc @alx_ethiopia #Africa #Fintech #AI

Addis AI Forum was a Success - Africa's Weekly Fintech Review - 22 Feb 2026 - mailchi.mp/africafintechs…

A keynote that set the tone at The Addis AI Forum. We were honored to have Emmanuel Lubanzadio, Africa Lead at @OpenAI, deliver the keynote at this collaboration between OpenAI, ALX, and the Africa Fintech Summit during AU Summit Week in Addis Ababa. He emphasized that AI is not only influential but transformational, and that the world we live in has already shifted because of it. As he stated, “OpenAI’s mission is that AI benefits all of humanity, and if we are true to the mission, it needs to include Africa.” His remarks highlighted the urgency of building AI skills across the continent, recognizing Africa’s diverse innovation, and ensuring that AI is treated not just as infrastructure, but as a broad-based opportunity. We appreciate his leadership and partnership in advancing Africa’s role in the global AI landscape. #AddisAIForum #OpenAI #AFTSCommunity #AIinAfrica #AfricaFintechSummit #ALX