Draft provisions, consultations and appointments: read before a final rule exists, so operators know what is actually changing.
First ReadingJohn Gachora has spent three decades moving from electrical engineering and Wall Street securitisation to African banking, culminating in the merger that created NCBA. With Nedbank now seeking control of the group, he faces a familiar but larger problem: how to connect two complex financial systems without losing the local judgment, culture and operating discipline that made NCBA valuable.
CEO Spotlight · 28 Aug 2026 · 17 min read
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 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
