Episode notes
Episode 85 of Banking Reinvented marks a milestone, our first Africa Spotlight conversation hosted by Amjad Ramahi. In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping financial services across the continent and why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead this next wave of innovation.
Amjad sits down with George Njuguna, Founder of GNK Consulting and former CIO of Safaricom, to discuss the continent’s readiness for AI. With over 24 years in banking and fintech across sub-Saharan Africa, George brings a powerful perspective on how AI can drive intelligent financial inclusion, simplify complex information across diverse languages, and unlock opportunities for millions who remain excluded from traditional banking.
Together, they explore Africa's leapfrogging advantage from mobile money to modern AI-driven banking, the practical use cases alrea ...
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