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