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November 5, 2025
U.S.–Africa Trade Expansion: A New Capital Flow Opportunity

There’s a quiet but unmistakable rhythm pulsing through the trade corridors between Africa and the United States right now one that hums with renewed optimism, bigger numbers, and deeper collaboration.

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November 5, 2025
Meta's Africa Bet: Data Centers Ignite Financial Inclusion Across the Continent

When Meta announced its latest investment wave across Africa new data centers, fiber-optic extensions, and the continuation of its subsea cable initiative it wasn’t just about faster social media scrolling or smoother video calls;

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November 5, 2025
Fintech Urged to Bridge MSME Credit Gaps: Government Calls for Value-Chain Lending

Across Kenya, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to serve as the heartbeat of the economy, employing millions and powering most of the country’s supply chains from agricultural produce to retail and logistics.

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November 5, 2025
Kenya’s Digital Payments Market Set to Grow 14% Annually Through 2028

Kenya’s fintech ecosystem continues to prove why it remains a continental leader in digital finance.

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October 13, 2025
Meta’s Investment in Safaricom Signals Kenya’s Growing Role in Africa’s Digital Future

Kenya has once again drawn the attention of major global technology players. This time through a landmark partnership between Safaricom PLC and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

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October 13, 2025
From $5 Loans to $119 Million a Month: Open Valley Group and AfreCash Are Redefining Microfinance in Kenya

When Positiviti, Inc. and its partners first set out in 2018 to address the enormous gap in access to credit across Africa, the initial ambition was to prove that small, responsible loans could not only empower individuals but also become the foundation of a scalable financial ecosystem.

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August 7, 2025
Microfinance Demystified: What It Is and Why It Matters More Than Ever

Microfinance is transforming lives by giving underbanked entrepreneurs quick, small loans through mobile platforms — turning local hustle into lasting growth.

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August 7, 2025
Beyond Banks: Microfinance the Future of Inclusive Wealth Creation

Across Kenya’s markets, microfinance is quietly transforming communities by empowering local groups, especially women, to build sustainable micro-economies.

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August 7, 2025
From Side Hustle to Small Business: The Power of a $100 Microloan in Africa

Microloans from Open Valley Group are empowering thousands across Kenya, especially women, to grow small businesses through quick, digital access to funds.

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August 7, 2025
From Sidewalks to Systems: Kenya’s Microfinance Movement Is Rewriting the Rules of Capital

In Kenya’s vibrant markets, microfinance and mobile lending are powering a financial revolution from the ground up — bypassing banks and enabling traders to grow through trust, tech, and community.

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