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Why Kenya's clearing agents are becoming a new market for fintech

Published

15 September 2026

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opportunities

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Fintech

Geography

Kenya

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Read at the-star.co.ke

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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kenya’s clearing and forwarding sector is becoming a key fintech market as over 1,200 licensed agents manage complex payments and records in East Africa’s trade corridors. CapitalPay's partnership with KIFWA aims to create a Centralised Clearing and Forwarding Management System integrating payments, compliance, and cargo visibility, signalling fintech's shift towards B2B logistics finance solutions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must now build or integrate payment systems that connect every player in the clearing chain. Your chance is to cut admin delays causing costly storage and cash flow issues in East African trade corridors.

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1 source · 15 Sep 2026

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