The Payments Podium21 Mar 2025

Electronic Payments in Africa

In this eye-opening episode of The Payments Podium, the Payments Professor welcomes a special guest from Nairobi, Kenya — Patrick Tanui, a seasoned expert in risk, compliance, and governance across banking, telecom, and fintech sectors in Africa. Patrick shares invaluable insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in Africa’s financial landscape. From the rise of mobile wallets and fintech collaborations to the increasing role of AI in fraud detection, Patrick unpacks how innovation is reshaping financial access, especially for the unbanked. Topics covered include: The merging of telecom and banking through digital wallets The impact of blockchain and crypto on cross-border payments How Africa is leapfrogging traditional banking models The real-time risks of digital finance — and how to combat them Regulatory challenges and the need for robust compliance tools The future of a unified digital ecosystem in Africa Advice for fintech startups and young professionals entering the space Whether you’re in fintech, banking, or just curious about how payments are evolving globally, this conversation offers a rare and real-time look into Africa’s rapidly advancing digital economy. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more global fintech insights. Connect with us or suggest a future guest via LinkedIn! Class dismissed

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