The Rise of Fintech in East Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

The Rise of Fintech in East Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Feb 22, 2026 Eruba Group

The Rise of Fintech in East Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

East Africa has long been a global leader in mobile money innovation. M-Pesa's success story is well documented, but the next chapter of fintech evolution is being written by a new generation of startups.

Digital lending, blockchain-based remittances, insurance tech, and investment platforms are reshaping how millions of people interact with financial services.

At Eruba Group, our Finance & Venture Capital vertical is laser-focused on identifying and backing the platforms that will define the next decade of African financial innovation.

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