Draft provisions, consultations and appointments: read before a final rule exists, so operators know what is actually changing.
First ReadingTransUnion Kenya CEO Morris Maina argues that Kenyans have a strong appetite for credit but face an affordability and access gap worsened by conservative lending and government borrowing that competes with the private sector for capital. With 96% of the country’s credit accounts now digital, Maina sees the next opportunity in better risk assessment, responsible credit use and fintechs that move beyond standalone loans to build differentiated financial services around the customer.
CEO Spotlight · 23 Aug 2026 · 14 min read
First ReadingWhat began as Nancy Masila’s effort to create community for African professionals living abroad has grown from about 100 to more than 2,000 members, attracting engagement from the Kenya High Commission and taking her to platforms including Buckingham Palace and the London School of Economics. Jasiri Network is now pursuing a larger ambition: turn the African diaspora from a story of brain drain into a network through which talent, experience, relationships and opportunity can move between global markets and the continent.
Thought Leaders · 23 Aug 2026 · 9 min read
First ReadingYinka Daramola built his career across banking, engineering and technology before turning to entrepreneurship, and now sees Kenya as a key part of Qucoon’s regional expansion. With the company’s Kenyan operation reaching break-even in its first year, Daramola is betting on local talent, public-sector demand and partnerships to grow a business that competes on cloud, software and AI services while navigating the cultural and competitive differences between East and West Africa.
CEO Spotlight · 20 Aug 2026 · 16 min read
First ReadingOtilia Phiri’s path from construction law in Dubai to leading Microsoft’s commercial legal support across much of Africa, Egypt, the Levant and Pakistan was shaped less by a fixed plan than by a series of calculated pivots across countries, industries and legal disciplines. Her rise reflects the growing importance of lawyers who can operate across technology, regulation and emerging markets — and the value of being willing to learn outside one’s original area of expertise.
Thought Leaders · 20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
