--- title: Wakandi updates | Espen Kvelland description: Our vision is to be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey. --- Blog # Latest from Wakandi We are here with a clear purpose: be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [Empowering Tanzanian Farmers: Wakandi and TCDC's New SACCOS Initiative](https://blog.wakandi.com/empowering-tanzanian-farmers-wakandi-and-tcdcs-new-saccos-initiative?hsLang=en) On 10th July 2025, Wakandi Tanzania Limited, in collaboration with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) and the Tanzania Federation of Cooperatives (TFC), launched a transformative... Jul 15, 2025 2:51:53 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi Launches Series A Round to unlock the African economy](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-launches-series-a-round-to-unlock-the-african-economy?hsLang=en) Nairobi, 13 May 2025—At a private gathering hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador in Nairobi, Wakandi officially launched its Series A capital raise, marking a bold new chapter in our mission to... May 15, 2025 8:35:53 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi and Mastercard Signs 5-Years partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-and-mastercard-sign-landmark-5-year-partnership-to-accelerate-financial-inclusion-in-africa?hsLang=en) Nairobi, May 13, 2025 -What began as a small fintech idea in Norway has now become a strategic force across East Africa’s informal financial landscape. Today, we’re proud to announce one of the most... May 15, 2025 8:19:10 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi and TCDC join forces to digitise millions of cooperators in Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-and-tcdc-join-forces-to-digitise-millions?hsLang=en) Today marked a significant milestone in Dar Es Salaam as Wakandi and the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) officially signed a commercial contract. The event was graced by the... Mar 7, 2025 4:43:15 PM [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Digital](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi and MDP Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-and-mdp-join-forces-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa?hsLang=en) We’re excited to share a major milestone for Wakandi Group AS! Feb 19, 2025 11:43:53 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partnership?hsLang=en) ##### [TAMFI (Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions) and Wakandi Tanzania signs a commercial contract](https://blog.wakandi.com/tamfi-tanzania-association-of-microfinance-institutions-and-wakandi-tanzania-signs-a-commercial-contract?hsLang=en) Today, in Dar Es Salaam, TAMFI and Wakandi Tanzania signed a commercial contract that has been in the making for quite some time. TAMFI is the umbrella organisation for licensed MFIs all over... Nov 22, 2024 2:33:38 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/kenya?hsLang=en), [partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partnership?hsLang=en) ##### [Cooperative Bank and Wakandi Kenya launches after a successfull pilot](https://blog.wakandi.com/cooperative-bank-and-wakandi-kenya-launches-after-a-successfull-pilot?hsLang=en) We are live with Co-Operative Bank in Kenya Last week, Wakandi Kenya signed the commercial contract with Co-Operative Bank, following a pilot conducted over the last 14 months. We are now fully live... Oct 30, 2024 1:25:59 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi management team presented our strategy for Cooperatives in Uganda to the Prime minister of Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-management-team-presented-our-strategy-for-cooperatives-in-uganda-to-the-prime-minister-of-uganda?hsLang=en) Last week, following our ceremony of signing the MOU between Wakandi Uganda and Uganda Cooperative Alliance, we had the honour of presenting our strategy to the Prime Minister of Uganda, RT HON.... Oct 30, 2024 11:06:19 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en), [partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partnership?hsLang=en) ##### [Honoring AMFIU for Exceptional Contribution to Financial Inclusion in Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/honoring-amfiu-for-exceptional-contribution-to-financial-inclusion-in-uganda?hsLang=en) At Wakandi Uganda Limited, we are thrilled to recognise our valued partner, the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU), for their outstanding commitment to advancing financial... Oct 29, 2024 11:11:09 AM [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en) ##### [Finally, we are open for business in Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/finally-we-are-open-for-business-in-uganda?hsLang=en) Earlier this week, we proudly inaugurated our offices in Kampala, Uganda, welcoming a large number of guests. The initiative was led by Wakandi Uganda Ltd and supported by Espen Kvelland (CEO), Terje... Oct 25, 2024 2:06:32 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en) ##### [Uganda Cooperative Alliance and Wakandi teams up to serve the cooperative movement in Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/uganda-cooperative-alliance-and-wakandi-teams-up-to-serve-the-cooperative-movement?hsLang=en) Introduction On Tuesday, October 22nd, significant events unfolded in Kampala, Uganda. Wakandi was present for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Innovation Norway, the... Oct 24, 2024 12:29:16 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [NMB Bank and Wakandi Tanzania launches strategic partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/nmb-bank-and-wakandi-tanzania-launches-strategic-partnership?hsLang=en) Strategic partnership Launched After three years of dedicated work, we are incredibly proud to launch the partnership and the IT platform with one of the leading banks in Tanzania. The platform is... Oct 11, 2024 8:03:06 AM