Digital banking platform and fintech company Kwara has been selected for the first cohort of the Ninja Accelerator programme in Kenya.
Kwara, which offers a secure, simple and affordable digital banking platform for savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) and their members, is so far serving over 40,000 members is continually embracing digital solutions that are right now been seen as the way to go.
Growth Africa announced that out of 178 applicants, Kwara was one of the five startups selected to partake in the first ever JICA Ninja Accelerator. The accelerator is aimed at connecting Kenyan startups to Japan. After tailor-made coaching by Japanese corporates, investors and partners, the startups partake in a Global Road Show in Tokyo and Silicon Valley in 2022.
Cynthia Wandia, Kwara’s CEO, says: “We look forward to building strong strategic partnerships with Japan-based corporations and investors. This will be an important Launchpad for our ASEAN and Africa expansion. We are optimistic about exchanging ideas, technical expertise and culture so we can build a global, profitable business together.”
The program is powered by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with Double Feather Partners (DFP), Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support (DTVS), Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory (DTFA) and GrowthAfrica, and further supported by 500 Startups. More information about the program can be found at https://www.jica.ninja/
