Kenyan Fintech Start-up to be a part of the Ninja Acceleration Program

JICA’s Ninja Acceleration Program aims at bridging the distance between Kenyan startups to Japan.  Out of the 178 applicants, 5 have been selected for the accelerator, Kwara being one of them.

In the course of the Acceleration program, The start-ups including Kwara will reap the benefits of tailor-made coaching by Japanese corporates, investors, and partners. The startups then will take part in a Global Road Show in Tokyo and Silicon Valley in 2022.

“We look forward to building strong strategic partnerships with Japan-based corporations and investors. This will be an important Launchpad for our ASEAN and Africa expansion. We are optimistic about exchanging ideas, technical expertise, and culture so we can build a global, profitable business together.”

Cynthia Wandia, Kwara’s CEO

The program apart from substantially helping the diplomatic bonds between Kenya and Japan will also help the steadily rising Kenyan startups in getting international exposure and help them in creating a global base for their future operations.