The Association
To foster excellence and innovation in Kenya's fintech sector through education, collaboration and advocacy.
Who we are
The Fintech Association of Kenya is the umbrella body that represents all the players in the finance and technology landscape in Kenya. We exist because a sector this consequential, payments, lending, banking infrastructure, digital assets and insurtech, needs a single credible voice when rules are written, standards are set and partnerships are formed.
We serve as a resource and forum for education, information sharing and networking between companies, policymakers, the general public and other associations. Since 2020 that has meant working with regulators and the legislature on the frameworks shaping the market, building programmes for financial literacy and consumer trust, and connecting Kenyan fintech to a global network through our membership of the Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech Associations.
Mission
Through education, collaboration and advocacy, so that innovation is spurred and the interests of end users are safeguarded at the same time.
Vision
And, through that authority, positioning Kenya at the forefront of financial technology: a hub for fintech excellence with global standards for innovation, security and accessibility.
Governance
Seasoned professionals with over 100 combined years across financial services, technology, policy-making and global fintech ecosystems, including former executives from multinational corporations and leaders of regulatory bodies.
Editorial Director & Strategic Advisor
Duncun Motanya is a fintech strategist, editor and financial-services executive with more than 15 years’ experience in consumer lending, digital finance, business growth and stakeholder engagement. A founding member and former Chairperson of FINTAK, he now leads its editorial strategy, partnerships and policy engagement as Editorial Director and Strategic Advisor.
Board Director
Dr Juliet Ongwae is a digital financial services and SupTech specialist with more than 20 years’ experience across Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Her career spans the Cambridge SupTech Lab, MicroSave Consulting, Musoni Microfinance and the Central Bank of Kenya. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and leads FINTAK’s SupTech/RegTech Committee.
Advisor to the Board.
Joseph Githaiga is a corporate lawyer and compliance professional with more than 20 years’ post-admission experience. A founding partner of Spencer West Kenya, he advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, project finance, data protection, financial-services regulation and governance. He previously led PwC Kenya’s Legal Business Solutions practice.
Advisor to the Board
Frank Molla is a payments and financial-technology executive with more than two decades of experience across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. He is Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Modupay and has held senior roles at BPC, Mastercard, American Express and Barclays. He advises FINTAK on market expansion, partnerships, policy engagement, financial inclusion and industry advocacy.
Board Member
Susan Nderitu is a fintech and credit-information specialist with more than a decade of experience at TransUnion. Her work spans digital onboarding, identity verification, credit decisioning, fraud prevention and client growth across East Africa. As a FINTAK board member, she supports industry advocacy and leads work on membership development and strategic partnerships.
Board Member
George Abwajo is an economist specialising in public finance management, planning, budgeting and financial inclusion. He is the founder and chief executive of GulfHub and serves on the Nairobi City County Budget and Economic Forum. As a FINTAK board member, he leads policy, advocacy and governance work while supporting research, partnerships and responsible fintech growth.
The board's work is carried by standing committees, including the Investment Committee, with the Editorial Independence Charter separating Precursor's journalism from Association advocacy.
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Intelligence on what moves African finance next. Evidence-led analysis, regulatory briefings and interviews, published by FINTAK and governed by its own charter.
From membership to policy working groups to event partnership, the door is open to companies building Kenya’s financial future.