Kenya Is Not Catching Up, It is Building the Future of Finance, Says NIFC CEO

Kenya is positioning itself as Africa’s gateway for digital assets and fintech, with NIFC CEO Daniel Mainda highlighting blockchain, stablecoins, and regulation as key enablers...

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Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFC) CEO Daniel Mainda asserts that Kenya is not just catching up but actively building the future of finance, particularly in fintech innovation, at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference.

NIFC CEO Daniel Mainda argues that Africa's fintech revolution, driven by necessity, is proof of its future-building capability.
A critical barrier identified is fragmentation across payment systems, capital markets, regulations, and liquidity, hindering cross-border transactions.
Technologies like blockchain and stablecoins are presented as crucial for addressing infrastructure gaps, enabling faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions.

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