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Financing Africa’s Future

The Financing Africa’s Future podcast examines the forces shaping Africa’s financial markets and their role in driving sustainable development. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and practitioners, exploring both opportunities and constraints in areas such as climate finance, capital markets, early-stage finance, adaptation and resilience and development impact. With new episodes released every week, the series provides policymakers, investors, and development partners with

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Maximising the Impact of Institutional Investors'...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/12/10

Explore the future of Kenya’s investment landscape in this episode of Financing Africa’s Future. We sit down with Fred Mburu, CEO of the Fund Managers Association (FMA) Kenya, to discuss how the fund management industry is shaping deeper, more resilient financial markets.With over two decades of experience, Fred shares insights on strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting professionalism, and expanding investor education. We also explore the challenges and opportunities in Kenya’s financial

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Scaling insurance to close the protection gap in Africa

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2025/11/27

Only one in ten African households has insurance, but innovation is rapidly changing that reality. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we sit down with Elias Omondi, Principal for Innovation for Resilience at FSD Africa, to explore how new models are expanding coverage and strengthening financial resilience across the continent.From microinsurance and parametric climate products to regulatory sandboxes, insurtech acceleration and the pioneering BimaLab programme, Elias unpacks the

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FSD Africa driving sustainable finance in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/11/13

How can finance accelerate Africa’s transition to a sustainable, climate-resilient future?In this episode, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Principal for Sustainable & Green Finance at FSD Africa, unpacks how innovative tools like green bonds, blended finance and nature-based investments are helping mobilise capital for impact. Discover how sustainable finance is driving inclusive growth, supporting climate adaptation and reshaping Africa’s investment landscape. 🎧 Subscribe to Financing Africa’s Future

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FSD Africa Investments driving capital in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/11/05

Africa’s path to prosperity depends not only on attracting investment but on rethinking how finance itself works. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we sit down with Amos Gachuiri, Head of Investments at FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), to explore how catalytic finance is helping to reshape the continent’s economic future.FSDAi, the investment arm of FSD Africa, deploys risk-bearing and patient capital to financial institutions and funds that can unlock sustainable, inclusive growth. From

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Direct Air Carbon Capture in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/24

Can Africa lead the global race to reverse climate change? In this episode of The Financing Africa’s Future Podcast, we speak with Martin Freimüller, CEO and Co-Founder of Octavia Carbon, Africa’s first Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) company, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Octavia Carbon is pioneering technology that removes carbon dioxide directly from the air, using renewable energy and Kenya’s unique volcanic geology for permanent CO₂ storage. While Direct Air Carbon Capture is one of the most

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Improving carbon markets in Africa

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/15

The global carbon markets are projected to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2029. The key question is Africa ready to tap into this emerging and promising climate finance tool for her greener transition? In this episode of The Financing Africa’s Future Podcast, Kaara Wainaina, Ag. Director Strategic Communications, FSD Africa speaks with Bianca Gichangi, Regional Lead for Africa at the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI). Together, they unpack how high-integrity voluntary carbon markets can

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Transforming Africa's Financial Markets

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, Joy Kendi, Associate, Programmes, Financial Markets at FSD Africa, joins Kaara Wainaina, Acting Director of Strategic Communications, for an insightful conversation on the future of Africa’s financial markets. Joy highlights how FSD Africa’s programme work is helping to strengthen African capital markets, broaden access to finance, and ensure that markets are more inclusive and sustainable. She also discusses the role of innovation,

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17:42

Financial markets that meet Africa’s needs

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, we are joined by Jemima Gathumi, Lead, Programmes, Financial Markets at FSD Africa, for an in-depth discussion on the future of African finance. Jemima explores how well-designed programmes and strategic partnerships are strengthening African capital markets, unlocking investment opportunities, and ensuring that financial systems work for businesses and communities across the continent. She also highlights the growing importance of

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The Role of Policy Reform in Deepening African...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/21

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, we explore the critical role of policy reform in strengthening Africa’s financial markets.Mary Njuguna, Principal, Capital Markets (Policy & Regulation) at FSD Africa, shares her insights on how effective policy and regulatory frameworks can help deepen markets, attract investment and create systems that are both inclusive and resilient. She reflects on the progress achieved so far, the barriers that continue to hold markets back and the

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African Financial Markets | Financing Africa’s Future...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, Evans Osano, Chief Financial Markets Officer, FSD Africa, offers his perspective on the state of African financial markets and what their evolution means for the continent’s future. The discussion explores: The progress made in developing capital markets in Africa The challenges that continue to hold markets back Opportunities to strengthen Africa’s financial systems The role of FSD Africa in deepening markets, driving innovation and

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17:51

The State of Carbon Markets in Africa | Financing...

Financing Africa’s Future ·

2025/09/18

Episode 1 | Financing Africa’s Future Podcast In the very first episode of the Financing Africa’s Future podcast, host Kaara Wainaina speaks with Reshma Shah, Lead, Carbon Markets, FSD Africa, about the state of carbon markets in Africa. Their discussion explores the progress made so far, the challenges that continue to limit growth and the role carbon markets can play in mobilising climate finance for the continent. The Financing Africa’s Future podcast is produced by FSD Africa, a specialist

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