Financing Africa’s Future

Zambia’s capital markets are playing a growing role in driving economic development and sustainable finance.

In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we speak with Nonde Sichilima, Director of Market Supervision and Development at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia, on building trusted capital markets, expanding MSME financing, and mainstreaming green finance.

The conversation covers market supervision, investor protection, green bonds, capital market innovation, and the role of regulation in unlocking long-term investment and financial inclusion.

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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 sector, including the role of domestic capital, the informal economy, and the growing potential of retirement savings, unit trusts, and other investment vehicles.

Kenya has over 40 licensed fund managers, with 21 currently in the FMA. While savings rates are improving, the country’s potential for financial inclusion and investment growth remains significant. Learn how FMA is driving transparency, integrity, and confidence in the market, while enabling long-term economic development.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on investment, regulation, and building trust in Kenya’s financial sector.

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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 solutions bringing affordable, accessible protection to informal workers, smallholder farmers and low-income households.

This episode offers a sharp, compelling look at how insurance innovation, climate-risk finance and inclusive design are reshaping Africa’s risk-protection ecosystem.

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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.

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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.

Can Africa lead the global race to reverse climate change?

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, 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.

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.

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 importance of aligning regulation with Africa’s broader development ambitions.

Mary also highlights how FSD Africa is working with policymakers and regulators across the continent to design reforms that enhance efficiency and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation.

This conversation is an essential listen for policymakers, investors and development partners who want to understand how capital market reform can shape the future of African finance.

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