A strategic platform for Africa’s fintech power circle

Wednesday

10 June 2026

7th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Villa Rose Hotel

Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

7th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Kenya is Africa’s fintech epicentre. With 91% mobile money penetration, $16.8bn digital payments market, and $638M VC funding, the nation leads a continent primed for the next wave of financial innovation. But 2026 is different.
The CBK’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028 has unlocked new frontiers: real-time payments (FPS), tokenization via VASPs Act 2025, and open finance APIs. Government and regulators are co-architects, not gatekeepers. The moment to build is now.
Previous editions covered fintech fundamentals: mobile money, digital lending, and payments. This edition tackles what’s next: agentic AI executing autonomous trades, tokenized real-world assets unlocking Africa’s agritech, pan-African settlement rails enabling intra-African trade, payroll data as the new credit frontier, and network economics for scaling beyond borders.

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Spotlight Topics

The Future of Financial Regulation in Africa: Balancing Innovation, Stability, and Inclusion

Modernising National Payment Systems and Open Access to Digital Payments

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Evolution of Money in Emerging Markets

Building Trust in Digital Finance: Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Consumer Protection

AI, Data, and Responsible Innovation in Financial Services

Cross-Border Payments and Regional Interoperability Across Africa

Financial Inclusion Beyond Access: Designing Products for Real Economic Impact

Collaboration Models Between Banks, Fintechs, and Regulators

Scaling African Fintechs: Governance, Compliance, and Sustainable Growth

The Role of Policy and Infrastructure in Supporting SME and Informal Economy Finance

Our Partners

Chief Guest

Mary N. Kerema, OGW

Secretary ICT, Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies
State Department of ICT and Digital Economy

Mary N. Kerema, OGW

Secretary ICT, Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies
State Department of ICT and Digital Economy

Conference Chair

Frank Molla

Managing Director,
ModuPay
Advisor to the Board,
Fintech Association of Kenya

Frank Molla

Certified master negotiator by Harvard and Strathmore Business School, Frank Molla joined MDP, headquartered in Egypt, in 2024 as Managing Director to lead its expansion strategy in the cards, digital and processing space.

Keynote SPEAKERS

James Obonyo Hillary

Fintech & Regulatory, Innovation Specialist
Capital Markets Authority – Kenya

James Obonyo Hillary

Hillary James is a seasoned finance and fintech expert with a strong background in blockchain, digital assets, regulatory frameworks, and ESG-focused investment strategies.

Carl Odame-Gyenti

Director, Financial Institutions & Fintech Coverage, Kenya
Standard Chartered

Carl Odame-Gyenti

Carl Odame-Gyenti is a Senior Client Coverage Executive with over 17 years working experience in managing Global Corporates, Sovereigns, Financial Institutions. He is the Fintech team lead for Africa at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya limited.

Christine Kitale

Vice Chair
Association of Fintechs
in Kenya(AFIK)

Christine Kitale

Vice Chair
Association of Fintechs
in Kenya(AFIK)

2026 SPEAKERS

Hesham Abdelhay

Chief Finance Officer
Commercial International Bank
(CIB)

Hesham Abdelhay

Chief Finance Officer
Commercial International Bank
(CIB)

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer,
Africa Regional Operations
Absa Group

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer,
Africa Regional Operations
Absa Group

Ebenezer Akinyemi

Chief Digital Officer
Abbey Mortgage Bank

Ebenezer Akinyemi

Chief Digital Officer
Abbey Mortgage Bank

ShuJing

Head of Eastern Africa Branch
Whale Cloud International

ShuJing

ShuJing is the Head of Whale Cloud Eastern Africa Branch, leading Whale Cloud’ sregional business development and digital transformation initiatives across the markets.

Robert Henry Mwangi Macharia

Senior Digital Channels Officer
Family Bank Limited

Robert Henry Mwangi Macharia

With over five years of experience in banking, Robert is passionate about digital transformation and creating customer-focused banking solutions that improve convenience and accessibility.

Gouri Shankar Sharma

Group Head (IT)
Prime Bank Africa

Gouri Shankar Sharma

Group Head (IT)
Prime Bank Africa

Joyline Mirashi

Head of Data Analytics,
Innovations & Projects
Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd

Joyline Mirashi

Head of Data Analytics, Innovations & Projects Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Ltd

Caroline Kitema

Senior Product Owner - Banking

Caroline Kitema

A digital product leader in the banking industry, Caroline specializes in building customer-centric financial solutions that sit at the intersection of technology, strategy, and user experience.

Neeraj Anand

General Manager - IT Governance
(Audit, Risk & Compliance)
SBM Bank (Kenya) limited

Neeraj Anand

General Manager - IT Governance
(Audit, Risk & Compliance)
SBM Bank (Kenya) limited

Ali Bin Mohamed

Board Member
Association of Fintechs
in Kenya(AFIK)

Ali Bin Mohamed

Board Member
Association of Fintechs
in Kenya(AFIK)

Rahul Pagare

Co-Founder, Director & Head of Middle East
ZIGRAM Global Technologies Pvt Ltd

Rahul Pagare

Co-Founder, Director &
Head of Middle East
ZIGRAM Global
Technologies Pvt Ltd

Bonface Asiligwa

President
ISACA Kenya Chapter

Bonface Asiligwa

President
ISACA Kenya Chapter

Saruni Maina

Regional Operations Lead
Binance Africa

Saruni Maina

Regional Operations Lead
Binance Africa

Bernice Murigi

Head of Asset Finance
Bank of Africa Kenya

Bernice Murigi

Bernice Murigi is a financial services leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial banking and asset finance across Kenya.

Why Attend?

The 2nd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Johannesburg is a highly curated, invitation-only platform designed for senior decision-makers shaping the future of financial services across Africa. The forum brings together regulators, central banks, C-suite leaders, and fintech pioneers to engage in candid, policy-aligned dialogue on regulation, innovation, payments, and financial inclusion. With a strong emphasis on practical insights, regulatory clarity, and real-world case studies, attendees gain actionable takeaways that address current market challenges and emerging opportunities. Set in Africa’s leading financial hub, the forum offers a rare opportunity to influence thinking, build strategic relationships, and stay ahead of critical developments defining Africa’s digital finance ecosystem. Why Sponsor? Sponsoring the 2nd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Johannesburg offers direct access to a highly curated audience of senior decision-makers, regulators, and industry leaders shaping Africa’s financial future. The forum provides sponsors with a trusted platform to position their brand alongside policy dialogue, regulatory priorities, and market-defining conversations. With an invitation-only format and senior-level attendance, sponsors engage in meaningful, high-quality interactions rather than volume-driven exposure. Sponsorship delivers strong brand credibility, thought leadership visibility, and relationship-building opportunities with institutions and influencers driving fintech adoption, payments modernization, and financial inclusion across the continent.

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