TAG: Africa
The first segment of OBG Talk -- aired in collaboration with K24 TV -- quizzed Habil Olaka, CEO of the Kenya Bankers Association, on some of the recent struggles the sector has faced and what regulators are doing to improve overall stability. It also explored some of the sector's recipes for success, particularly in terms of financial inclusion, and how other countries might potentially benefit.
This segment of OBG Talk – aired in collaboration with K24 TV – quizzed Ben Chumo, Managing Director and CEO of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), on the progress made towards universal electricity access through the electrification of rural areas and last mile connectivity. It also explored some of the sector's challenges and opportunities, particularly in terms of reducing tariffs for households and industrial consumers, as well as the role of the private sector in energy provision.
This segment of OBG Talk – aired in collaboration with K24 TV – quizzed Ken Njoroge, Group CEO, Cellulant, on the success of Kenya’s mobile money sector and the roll out of e-government initiatives. It also explored the obstacles tech firms face in the country, including a lack of middle-stage funding and entrepreneurship support.