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 launched the Watu Wonam Empowerment Hub on April 8, 2025.
- Watu Africa's driving school, Watu Shule, has expanded to Fort Portal, Uganda, training over 3,000 drivers since 2022 to improve road safety.
- Nikhil N. Patel, Chief Growth Officer at Watu Africa, will speak at Founders Connect Live in Nairobi on March 15.
- Watu Africa has launched its first women-only branch in Kampala to help female riders acquire motorcycles through loan programs, as part of an initiative to empower women in Uganda's boda-boda industry.
- Watu Africa's representatives in Tanzania completed a fire marshal certification training to enhance workplace safety and compliance, with guidance from ESG Lead Yevgen Poltenko.
- Michael Patrick Foley, Adviser at Watu Africa, will speak at the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit 2025 on April 16-17.
- Francis Chandia, EV Manager at Watu Africa, spoke at the 2nd Annual Climate Finance Conference Uganda about their financial solutions for electric mobility and the GOGO EV bike's network of over 2,000 riders and swap stations.
- Pisoi Saita from Watu Africa participated in a panel discussion on AfCFTA and procurement at the Made in Africa event on March 13.
👔 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
- Fernando González Soto has joined Watu Africa as Head of Finance in Colombia, previously serving as Finance Manager - Spanish Speaking Latam at PayJoy.
- Damien Gueroult has been appointed as the Country Manager for Watu Africa's operations in Uganda.
- is currently hiring for the position of Sales Executive in Kenya.
🤖 Watu Africa Developer, Integration and Automation News
- In February, Watu Africa collaborated with GOGO Electric to engage riders in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, and Iganga.
- Jackson Frank Lema, Sales Representative at Watu Africa, conducted Point of Sale visits in Tanzania to strengthen partnerships and assess performance.
📈 Watu Africa Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
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