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Daniel Mainda

Also known as: Mr. Daniel Mainda

2026-05-162026-10-11

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Emomotimi Agama, Director General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission; Professor Bitange Ndemo, Daniel Mainda, CEO of the Nairobi International Financial Centre; Dr. …

    Nairobi to host Africa Blockchain Festival
  3. Citizen Digital

    … tional investors. “Our ambition is to build Nairobi into Africa’s Capital of Capital—the place where global capital meets African opportunity, where funds are domiciled, businesses are scaled and the continent’s future is financed,” said NIFC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mainda …

    Nairobi ranked among Africa's five cities to watch for long-term growth
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Other speakers include Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority CEO Daniel Mainda, Ethiopia Stock Exchange CEO Yodit Kassa and Lusaka Stock Exchange CEO Nicholas Kebaso. …

    Africa turns to domestic capital as external financing comes under pressure
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    … ile creating more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, reflecting growing international confidence in Kenya’s business environment and the Centre’s role in catalysing capital formation, financial innovation and sustainable economic growth,” said NIFC Chief Executive Daniel Mainda …

    Nairobi International Financial Centre eyes Sh2.6b in investments from new firms
  8. The Standard

    … NIFC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mainda said, in a statement, the certifications reflect growing international confidence in Kenya's regulatory environment. …

    Nairobi onboards blue-chip firms in race for financial hub status
  9. Capital News

    … NIFC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mainda said the latest certifications reflect growing investor interest in Kenya’s financial sector and the country’s regulatory framework. …

    NIFC certifies 15 firms eyeing Sh25.9bn investment
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Technologies Limited and Africa First Exchange (A1X). window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); NIFC Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mainda …

    NIFC certifies 15 new firms to attract over Ksh.26B investments, jobs in Kenya
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Daniel Mainda, CEO of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (centre), and KCA University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Outreach) Prof. …

    Experts call for inclusive debate on Finance Bill 2026
  13. The Standard

    … Daniel Mainda, CEO of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, said the government is working with the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority to finalize regulations for virtual asset service providers. …

    Kenya blockchain industry urges faster stablecoin adoption amid new digital asset rules
  14. Citizen Digital

    … Speaking during the 4th Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) in Nairobi, Daniel Mainda, Chief Executive Officer of NIFCA, said the government is working with agencies including the Central Bank of Kenya and CMA to complete regulations under the Virtual Assets Act passed …

    Kenya bets on crypto regulations to attract global investors
Business

Nairobi hosts Africa Blockchain Festival in October

The News

Nairobi will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors, developers, and technology leaders to discuss the future of Africa's digital economy with a focus on moving blockchain, digital assets, artificial intelligence, and tokenization beyond experimentation into practical infrastructure.

10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

  1. Nairobi hosts Africa Blockchain Festival in October

    Nairobi will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors, developers, and technology leaders to discuss the future of Africa's digital economy with a focus on moving blockchain, digital assets, artificial intelligence, and tokenization beyond experimentation into practical infrastructure.

    10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Nairobi ranked among Africa's top five cities for growth

    Oxford Economics named Nairobi among Africa's five cities to watch over the next 25 years, with strong projected growth in technology, financial and industrial sectors. The ranking places Nairobi 327th globally and 26th in human capital.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. African policymakers explore domestic capital for development funding

    More than 300 policymakers, regulators and investors from across Africa are meeting in Nairobi at the Sustainable Capital Markets Conference to discuss unlocking domestic capital for infrastructure, energy and business financing, as governments face mounting fiscal pressures and weaker external funding.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Nairobi financial centre certifies 15 firms in innovation sectors

    The Nairobi International Financial Centre has admitted 15 new firms spanning digital finance, climate and carbon markets, artificial intelligence, investment management, healthcare, financial technology and capital markets innovation, expected to mobilise over Sh2.6 billion in investments and create more than 1,000 jobs.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya certifies 15 firms for international financial centre status

    Kenya has certified 15 new firms under the Nairobi International Financial Centre, expected to mobilise over $200 million in investment and create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs as the government pursues efforts to establish Nairobi as Africa's premier financial gateway.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. NIFC certifies 15 firms targeting Sh25.9bn investment

    The Nairobi International Financial Centre has certified 15 new companies across financial services, fintech, artificial intelligence, healthcare, climate finance and investment management, expected to attract more than US$200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs.

    1 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. NIFC certifies 15 firms to mobilise over $200 million investments

    Kenya's Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new companies expected to mobilise more than US$200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across sectors including digital finance, artificial intelligence, climate finance, and fintech.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Experts urge inclusive dialogue on Kenya's Finance Bill 2026

    Public finance, taxation and policy experts have called for informed and inclusive engagement on Kenya's fiscal priorities during a fiscal dialogue hosted by KCA University. The forum brought together policymakers, tax practitioners, students, academics and industry players to discuss implications of the Finance and Appropriations Bill 2026, focusing on fiscal sustainability, taxation, public expenditure and stronger public participation in budget and tax policy processes.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. Kenya blockchain industry calls for stablecoin adoption for payments

    Kenya's fintech and blockchain sector is pushing for faster stablecoin adoption to address slow and costly cross-border payments in Africa, with industry leaders noting that transfers can take up to two weeks. The discussions, held at the fourth Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference in Nairobi, centered on how blockchain-based currencies could reshape remittances, trade settlements, and regional commerce as regulators develop a formal legal framework for digital assets.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya finalizes crypto regulations to establish blockchain hub

    Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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