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Chambers and Partners' Fintech Global Practice Guides 2024

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Chambers and Partners' Fintech Global Practice Guides 2024

We are pleased to announce our contribution to Chambers and Partners' Fintech Global Practice Guides 2024.

26 Aug 2024 1 min read Chambers and Partners' Fintech Global Practice Guides Article

Authored by Kenya Managing Partner Sammy Ndolo, Partner Njeri Wagacha, and Senior Associates Rizichi Kashero-Ondego and Brian Iria Muchiri, our insightful commentary explores the growth of Kenya's fintech sector, highlights dominant business models, and provides expert legal analysis of the country's regulatory landscape.

Both Sammy and Njeri are individually recognised in Chambers Global 2024. Sammy is ranked in Band 4 for Corporate/M&A and Banking & Finance, while Njeri is ranked in Band 3 for FinTech. Additionally, CDH Kenya is ranked in Band 2 for FinTech and Band 4 for Corporate/M&A.

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