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Kenya's government, under President William Ruto, plans a new digital identity scheme to replace the halted Huduma Number program, addressing concerns over data protection. The new plan includes a Unique Personal Identifier for various services, aiming for better integration while using blockchain for data security.

Ethiopia is stepping into the global spotlight for Bitcoin mining, becoming the first African country to support large-scale, state-backed operations. With the government signing agreements with 21 mining firms in 2024 – including UMINERS — the country is positioning itself as a major player in the

Umba, a fintech company that started operations in Nigeria, has recently launched its services in Kenya providing an opportunity for the firm to expand its market share.
Umba’s introduction to the Kenyan market is a result of its purchase of a controlling stake in Daraja Microfinance Bank which

Nigerian fintech Raenest has raised $11 million in Series A funding to expand its services across Africa and beyond. Founded in 2022, it facilitates international payments and multi-currency management for over 700,000 users and 300 businesses.

MNT-Halan, an Egyptian fintech, raised $157.4 million in funding, led by the IFC, to support its expansion. Founded in 2018, it has grown significantly, serving over seven million users and disbursing $4.4 billion in loans, aiming to revolutionize financial services beyond Egypt.

Ivorian fintech, Daba Finance, was crowned grand winner of the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Winner, taking home $50,000, Ecobank said.

“Winning this challenge propels our mission to make investing and wealth building opportunities available for all. With Ecobank as our partner, we are

Ten startups will compete in the Latitude59 Africa final for a chance to win EUR 1 million. The finalists, selected from 382 applications, will pitch on November 28, showcasing a shift toward agriculture and sustainability innovations in Kenya.

Africa will implement the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) by February 2024, enabling transactions in local currencies without relying on the U.S. dollar. Kenya will host the headquarters, promoting regional trade and integration.

HoneyCoin, a Kenyan Web3 super app, partners with MYKOBO to launch in Europe, allowing users in the EU to easily manage digital Euros across 140 countries, excluding sanctioned territories.