Ken Kakena: Pioneering Fintech Innovation for Africa’s Economic Transformation

He is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the African fintech ecosystem.

As the Co-founder and CEO of Mekka Group, he is revolutionizing how businesses conduct and receive payments, making financial transactions seamless, efficient, and more inclusive.

With a track record of launching and scaling successful fintech ventures, Ken is committed to driving financial inclusion and economic transformation across the continent.

His journey into the world of technology and finance is rooted in a strong educational foundation.

He holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from ISTEC Business School Paris, which he obtained in 2012.

Ken’s entrepreneurial career took shape in the early 2010s when he recognized the potential of mobile money and digital payments in Africa.

From 2013 to 2016, he worked as a Mobile Financial Services Consultant at Advise Consulting & Technology, where he gained deep insights into the challenges and opportunities within the fintech space.

In 2015, Ken co-founded Wizall Money, a mobile money platform designed to facilitate digital payments for businesses, organizations, and governments.

Wizall Money provided solutions for secure fund disbursement and collection, significantly improving financial accessibility across Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire.

The company quickly gained traction, helping governments distribute social welfare payments and enabling businesses to streamline their financial transactions.

In 2024, Ken Kakena co-founded Mekka Group, a fintech startup dedicated to streamlining business payments across Africa.

Mekka Group provides digital financial infrastructure that allows businesses to place orders, pay suppliers, collect payments, access instant credit, and monitor financial activities in real-time.

The company’s innovative solutions address critical inefficiencies in business transactions, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering economic growth and sustainability.

Mekka Group stands out for its B2B-focused approach, creating a financial ecosystem that simplifies operations for African businesses.

By leveraging technology to enhance financial access and efficiency, Ken is improving the ease of doing business and empowering entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale their operations seamlessly.

Ken’s influence in the fintech space extends beyond business success; he has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion and digital transformation in Africa.