A Zoom call that connected Washington DC in the United States (US), Kenya’s capital city Nairobi and Johannesburg in South Africa at the same time made this interview possible; just one minor example of what is now a norm in a hyperconnected world.
And yet, a concept as basic as financial independence and access to financial services for all is still a challenge on the African continent. Waya, a fintech based in the US that especially caters to immigrants, minorities and underserved communities, aspires to change this. “For us it’s that broad recognition that financial independence is not a solitary endeavor. It’s a collective pursuit. The goal here is for us to unlock financial opportunities and provide the tools and services and resources that will enable people achieve their dreams,” says Waya co-founder Dr David Wachira.
“We find that
