Watu Africa | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Watu Africa is an asset financing company focused on revolutionising financial inclusion and mobility for millions across Africa....
Watu Africa is an asset financing company focused on revolutionising financial inclusion and mobility for millions across Africa. The company provides access to affordable and flexible financing solutions for two and three-wheelers, enabling entrepreneurs and underserved individuals to enhance their economic opportunities and quality of life. With a strong presence in multiple African countries, Watu has positively impacted over 4 million people by offering more than 1 million loans.
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Size
1001-5000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Specialities
Financial services, Lending services, Asset finance
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🛍️ Watu Africa Product and Pricing News
- Watu Africa is transitioning to CNG tuk-tuks to cut fuel costs and emissions, enhancing savings for drivers.
- Watu Africa has increased the minimum down payment for motorbike loans in Uganda from UGX 800,000 to UGX 1,100,000.
- Watu Africa launched Watu Simu to help Kenyans access affordable smartphones and boost the digital economy.
- Watu Africa is addressing digital access barriers in Kenya by offering affordable smartphone financing through Watu Simu, as highlighted by Erick Massawe, Country Manager of Kenya.
- Watu Africa's Watu Simu Nigeria has financed over 27,000 smartphones in its first year, impacting more than 60,000 lives across 300+ sales points.
- Watu Africa's CEO, Andris Kaneps, was featured in TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' 2024 edition for redefining financial inclusion and impacting over 8 million lives across Africa.
- Watu Africa's Asset Ownership Transfer Department won second runner-up in departmental competitions.
- Watu Africa hosted the Watu Credit Wild 2024 Conference in Zanzibar, focusing on 'Ownership and Responsibility' with sessions led by Vusi Thembekwayo.
👔 Watu Africa CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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⚔️ Watu Africa Alternatives and Competitors
- Mobius Motors |
- Unguka Bank |
- Vua Solutions |
- Momentum Credit |
- Money254 |
- Paylater |
- Asaak
💼 Watu Africa Hiring and Layoffs
- Andrii Volokha, Watu Africa's General Manager for East Africa, was recently seen welcoming a client at one of their offices.
- Jacob Otieno has left Watu Africa, where he served as Manager in Kenya, to join Solv Kenya as Collection Servicing Associate.
- Uwimbabazi Christine, MBA has left Watu Africa as Collections Manager in Uganda to join Furaha Financial as Collections Lead.
- Gift Vincent has joined Watu Africa as a Junior AF Recovery Officer in Uganda, previously serving as an Assistant Post Officer at Posta Uganda Limited.
- Raymond Kiplangat has left Watu Africa as a Gps Technician and Asset recovery officer in Kenya to join SPIRO as an Executive Sales Representative.
- Erick Yula has started a new position as Commercial Coordinator at Watu Africa.
- Prince Kevin Ogoo joined Watu Africa as a Debt Collection Officer, enhancing their financial inclusion efforts.
- Goodluck Humphrey has joined Watu Africa as a Senior Asset Finance Officer in Tanzania, previously holding the same position at Watu Credit.
🤖 Watu Africa Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Watu Africa, in partnership with GOGO Electric, is offering electric bikes with advanced security and a 100+km range to reduce carbon emissions.
- Watu Africa is using Nodle's DePIN to improve motorbike fleet tracking, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth in Africa.
- Watu Africa received a MAAK Membership Certificate, strengthening their partnership to empower boda boda riders and support Kenya's motorcycle industry.
- Andrii Volokha, an experienced general manager, highlighted Watu Africa's mission to empower boda boda operators and the transformative impact of electric tuk-tuks in partnership with Car And General Group.
📈 Watu Africa Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Watu Africa has provided over $1 billion in credit and impacted more than 8 million lives across Africa as they celebrate their 9th anniversary.
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