Andrew Barden, the CEO of Kenya Wall Street, has been appointed to the board of the Fintech Association of Kenya (FINTAK) for two years.
FINTAK is the umbrella organization for Kenya's fintech industry. It serves as a resource and venue for education, information sharing, and networking among businesses, policymakers, other groups, and the general public.
FINTAK Chairman Duncan Motanya announced the appointment, saying Barden will help to expedite strategic alliances and establish fintech's role in the economy for long-term development.
"We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our board. His insights, network, and expertise in driving fintech thought leadership and catalysing strategic partnerships will be invaluable as we work to strengthen FINTAK’s governance and advance the growth of Kenya's fintech sector. We greatly look forward to his contributions," Motanya said.
Barden will oversee FINTAK's Investment and Funding Committee, linking developing fintech businesses with investors, organizing fundraising events, and advocating for expanded funding access in Kenya's fintech ecosystem.
"I'm honoured to join FINTAK’s board and contribute to driving the fintech industry’s growth in Kenya. I'm passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic funding initiatives that propel Kenyan fintech startups to greater heights. I look forward to working with the FINTAK team on this shared mission," Barden said.
Barden is also recognized for organizing the Africa Fintech Summit and publishing growth-focused newsletters such as Africa's Weekly Fintech Review and The Weekly Brief.
