Skip to content
Ethiopian Fintech Kifiya Secures IFC Investment to Expand Across East Africa

Ethiopian Fintech Kifiya Secures IFC Investment to Expand Across East Africa

www.wearetech.africa • November 9, 2026

Ethiopian fintech firm Kifiya has signed an investment agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its AI-powered financial services in Ethiopia and other East African countries. The company uses artificial intelligence to assess smallholder farmers and microenterprises, helping them gain access to bank loans and markets.

DR Congo Launches Digital Overhaul of Judicial Payments and Court Networks

Zimbabwe Targets Indian Partnerships in Tech and Critical Minerals

Gabon Seeks Chinese Expertise in Robotics, AI and Technology Transfer

Arab States Plan New Digital Agenda to Address Connectivity Gaps

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Plan Joint Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Agreements

DR Congo Unveils Seven Draft Regulations to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Ahmed Mahdy Drives AI Adoption Among Egyptian Businesses

Algerian Entrepreneur Adel Saidi Expands Car Rental Services Online

Sechaba Mofokeng Uses AI to Automate Business Data Analysis

South Africa’s Vuyo Pakade Connects African Nurses With International Healthcare Employers

Gabonese Entrepreneur Olivier Moulengue Develops IT Solutions for Businesses

Cameroon's Jim Bakoume Simplifies Purchases From China With Cofilo

Ethiopia’s YaYa Wallet Integrates Digital Payments, Money Transfers and Financial Services

Tunisia’s Avatar-ID Uses AI to Automate Remote Customer Identity Verification

Sudan’s Bravo Mobile Wallet Integrates Payments, Transfers and Digital Services

Côte d'Ivoire's Mon Esprit Sain Uses AI to Expand Access to Mental Health Support

Kenya Partners with Italy to Advance Digital Transformation