New initiative to Strengthen Kenya’s Digital Finance Skills

By Rodney LUBOGA

Kenya’s fintech sector has taken a step toward long-term sustainability with the launch of the Fintech Mastery Program, a two-week initiative designed to equip professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators with hands-on skills in payments, digital credit, insurtech, wealthtech, and blockchain.

Speaking at the launch, Ali Hussein, Chairman of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK), emphasized the importance of shifting focus from proving the potential of digital finance to building an ecosystem grounded in skills, governance, and consumer trust.

“At AFIK, we believe that the strength of our fintech ecosystem lies in the capacity of its people. The Fintech Mastery Program is designed to close knowledge gaps, empower professionals, and contribute to creating a talent pipeline that will drive innovation, growth, and financial inclusion across Kenya and the continent.”Ali Hussein.

The program aims to close knowledge gaps in Kenya’s fast-evolving digital finance space, which has grown rapidly in recent years.

By offering structured training and mentorship, the initiative seeks to create a stronger pipeline of talent capable of driving innovation while addressing challenges such as consumer protection, financial literacy, and responsible lending.

Kenya remains a leader in Africa’s fintech revolution, with mobile money and digital credit adoption among the highest on the continent. However, industry players and observers note that sustainable growth will depend on embedding deeper skills, ethical practices, and long-term strategies.