From Innovation to Scale
Taking place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, alongside KIICO and FinTech Festival 2026, Semafor will convene leaders to advance the conversation on financial inclusion at the intersection of long-term capital, policy, and financial infrastructure.
As global investors, policymakers, and financial system leaders gather in Nairobi, the convening will move beyond ecosystem-building toward action.
Informed by the Global Findex data, discussions will focus on how coordinated public–private efforts can close access and affordability gaps and strengthen inclusive growth across East Africa and other emerging markets.
When
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Doors Open & Networking: 3:00 p.m. EAT
Programming & Reception: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EAT
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
Speakers

Nanjira Sambuli
Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa; Gates Foundation

Paul Russo
Group CEO, KCB

John Mwendwa
CEO, Invest Kenya

Gagan Gupta
Founder & CEO, ARISE IIP; ARISE IS; ARISE P&L

Esther Waititu
Chief Financial Services Officer, Safaricom; CEO, M-PESA Kenya
Additional speakers announced soon...
Moderators

Yinka Adegoke
Editor, Semafor Africa

Alexis Akwagyiram
Managing Editor, Semafor Africa

