Ep 99. Time To Lead!!! with Sitoyo Lopokoiyit

Couchonomics with Arjun

Today we’re joined by Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO of M-PESA Africa, who has played a pivotal role in growing M-PESA across 8 African markets.

Sitoyo shares the fascinating story behind M-PESA’s evolution from a mobile money service into a full-fledged digital ecosystem, empowering consumers, businesses, and developers through an open API program.

We also covered:

- The role of regulation in fintech

- Cross-border payments and cost reduction

- The adoption of blockchain and AI

- Balancing innovation and competition with open architecture

- The future of CBDCs in Africa

- National payment infrastructure players and their impact

Don't miss this insightful conversation on how M-PESA is reshaping financial inclusion across Africa and leading the fintech revolution.

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