State Clears 15 New Firms to Create 1,000 Jobs

The newly approved firms span fintech, AI, digital assets, carbon finance, insurance, investment management, and capital markets infrastructure...

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The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has approved 15 new firms, expected to significantly boost Kenya's economy and job market.

These new companies are projected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs and invest up to Ksh 26 billion in Kenya.
The firms span sectors including fintech, AI, digital assets, and carbon finance, approved by the NIFC.
NIFC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mainda highlighted this as a vote of confidence in Kenya's regulatory environment and its ambition to be Africa's premier international financial centre.

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