The Africa Cyber & Fintech Innovation Summit

Yesterday’s breach of several Government of Kenya websites is a strong reminder that cyber threats are becoming more aggressive, more coordinated, and more disruptive. No institution, public or private, is immune. As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, our attack surface grows just as quickly.  This incident underscores a critical truth: we must continuously evolve our cybersecurity posture to match the speed and sophistication of modern threat actors. At The Africa Cyber & Fintech Innovation Summit, we advocate for: -Proactive security investments -Continuous monitoring and threat intelligence -Resilient digital infrastructure across public and private sectors -Capacity building and cybersecurity skills development Attacks are automated, so should our defenses #Cybersecurity #Cyberattack #Cyberresilience #DataProtection #ZeroTrust #GovermentSecurity #Cyberawereness #TACFIS

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The TACFIS Mandate: RegTech is Your Growth Engine. Stop viewing regulation as a barrier. The only way to securely scale FinTech across Africa's fragmented markets is through proactive RegTech partnerships. Invest to automate compliance, build regulatory trust, and unlock faster regional expansion 🌐🔐 #RegTech #FinTechStrategy #MarketAccess #TACFIS2025

CYBER RISK ALERT: Stop Mistaking Awareness for Action. The greatest vulnerability in Africa's rapidly growing FinTech sector isn't technology, it's the human firewall. Leaders are confident, yet employee security behavior lags dangerously behind the sophistication of modern threats (phishing, deepfakes, etc.). "Awareness is not readiness. FinTech leaders must close the gap between their confidence in cyber defenses and the actual security behavior of their employees." #HumanRisk #FinTechSecurity #CyberAwareness #AfricaTech #EmployeeTraining

Summit (TACFIS 2025) confirmed a core reality: Scaling Africa's digital economy requires a united defense. Isolated growth is impossible. Leaders must prioritize these 3 non-negotiable alliances to secure future growth and resilience: 1. Regulator-FinTech: Shift from mere compliance to co-creation of secure, innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks (e.g., dedicated sandboxes). Goal: Rapid, de-risked market entry. 2. Cyber-Tech Integration: Embed specialized cyber partners into product development (DevSecOps). Security is no longer an IT cost, but a core product feature. Goal: Proactive threat defense. 3. Cross-Market Standards: Partner across borders to standardize security protocols. Leverage global data governance models but demand local, mobile-first solutions. Goal: Seamless, secure pan-African expansion. The future of African FinTech is collaborative. Secure your alliance network to secure your market share. 🌍🔐 #TACFIS2025 #FinTechStrategy #CyberResilience #PartnershipForGrowth

The numbers are undeniable: Africa's future is mobile-first! Sub-Saharan Africa alone is home to 1.1 Billion registered mobile money accounts, handling over $1.1 Trillion in transaction value last year. This isn't just payments; it’s economic empowerment. 📲🌍 But with this explosive growth comes an essential question for every financial institution and FinTech: How are you securing the mobile-first future? From user passwords to API security, risk has never been higher. At TACFIS 2025, we covered the frameworks needed to protect this digital revolution. Download the post-summit white paper for a deep dive into securing the next billion users. #MobileMoney #FinTechAfrica #FinancialInclusion #CyberSecurity #TACFIS2026

Gartner: Preemptive Cybersecurity to Dominate 50% of Security Spend by 2030. The future of cybersecurity is prevention. Gartner predicts that by 2030, spending on preemptive solutions will surge from below 5% to 50%—replacing reliance on detection and response. Tacfis is the event leading this essential "shift left" in defense. Join us at Tacfis to learn how to implement AI-driven intelligence and proactive vulnerability management to neutralize threats before they can compromise your systems. Stop spending valuable time and budget on costly incident response. Start building cyber resilience today. Attend Tacfis! #Tacfis #PreemptiveCybersecurity #Gartner #CyberSecurity #DigitalDefense #CyberEvent

We are honoured to welcome Edwin Sikini Founder of Blockchain Technologies (K) Limited. and Wallets & Vaults Ltd, as a speaker at the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025. Edwin is a blockchain and Web3 professional passionate about driving innovation in the digital economy. He holds a B.A. in Criminology (Egerton University), a Diploma in Forensic & Criminal Investigations, and a Certificate in Mitigating Crypto Risks in Banks from the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists - ACFCS and the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Chainalysis. Since founding Blockchain Technologies Ltd in 2017, Edwin has trained institutions including the KRA(KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY), National Intentelligence Services, and the Kenya Bankers Association. He contributed to the Central Bank of Kenya’s CBDC Discussion Paper (2022) and later established Wallets & Vaults Ltd to provide custodial services for digital assets. He has featured at leading forums such as the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (2023–2025), Mastercard & Ciphertrace’s Cryptocurrency Adoption Forum, the DIGITAL ASSETS POLICY SAFARI (DAPS) (which informed Kenya’s VASP Bill 2025), the Chainalysis Digital Assets Workshop, the The Africa Cyber & Fintech Innovation Summit, and Cyber Risk Management for Africa – US Department of State & Chainalysis. From 2022–2024, Edwin chaired the Kenya Bankers Association Cryptocurrency Taskforce, developing a national crypto risk management framework. His current focus is leveraging Web3 to build scalable solutions that address financial and operational challenges across Africa. Join Edwin and other industry leaders as we shape the future of stablecoins in Africa. 📅 12–13 November 2025 📍 The Empire Conference & Events Venue, Johannesburg Get your tickets>>> https://lnkd.in/d9JreraT Edwin Sikini Blockchain Technologies (K) Limited. Dennis Macharia Arthur W. OMUSE- CFE, TRM-CI, TRM-CCS, TRM-CFC, CAMP Paul McOlaka, MScFE Sewe Wycklife CRC, CCE, CCI, CCS Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS Phil Kimonge Philip Mawusi Adiamah Africa's Blockchain Club #AfricaStablecoinSummit #Stablecoins #Blockchain #Web3 #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Policy #Innovation #Finance

This week, as global headlines remind us of our growing digital vulnerabilities, the Africa Cyber & FinTech Innovation Summit (#TACFIS) is tackling the most critical question facing the continent: how do we build a secure, inclusive digital future for every African? From AI-driven threats to securing supply chains, the conversations in Nairobi are urgent and essential. It's not just about technology—it's about operational resilience, public trust, and safeguarding the $712 billion digital economy projected by 2050. Join the movement towards a safe and secure digital Africa. Let's collaborate to protect our financial systems and empower our communities. #Cybersecurity #Fintech #Africa #CyberResilience #DigitalEconomy #TACFIS

This is a strong call to strengthen cyber defenses, review incident response plans, and ensure teams are equipped to act quickly. Prioritize resilience, cybersecurity is no longer optional. #TACFIS