Ecobank Kenya presents three finalists for the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Kenya has announced that three of its innovative fintech companies have made it to the finals of the prestigious 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge, which received over 1,550 applications from 70 countries across Africa and beyond, has shortlisted 12 exceptional finalists, with Kenya proudly represented by three outstanding companies.

Sonia Kabra, CEO of BuuPass, a platform that offers bus, train, and flight bookings, and Eng. Ian Minjire and Mélanie Keïta, Co-founders of Melanin Kapital, are among the finalists selected to showcase their innovative solutions at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale.

The event is scheduled for September 27, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lomé, Togo. Ecobank Kenya is proud to celebrate the achievements of these fintech companies and wishes them all the best as they compete with other finalists from across Africa.

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is an annual innovation competition organized by Ecobank, a leading pan-African banking group. The challenge aims to identify and support innovative fintech solutions that can transform Africa's financial landscape.

Launched in 2017, the Ecobank Fintech Challenge provides a platform for fintech companies to showcase their solutions, connect with industry experts, and access Ecobank's vast customer base and network. The challenge focuses on solutions that can improve financial inclusion, enhance payment systems, and advance digital banking, among other areas.

Each year, the challenge attracts hundreds of applications from fintech companies across Africa and beyond. A panel of industry experts selects the top finalists, who then compete for prizes, including funding, mentorship, and partnership opportunities with Ecobank.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye