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Jubilee Asset Management Limited has opened its fourth Financial Advisory Centre in Meru, Kenya, to improve access to investment advisory services for the region's 1.5 million residents and support local economic growth, with a county GDP of approximately KES 140 billion.

The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation has awarded 10 additional scholarships to young Africans, increasing the total to 20, with a focus on inclusivity by including male students for the first time. The initiative aims to empower future leaders in Ghana through accessible education.

The Central Bank of Egypt has approved a framework allowing banks to hire third-party agents for specific services, aiming to boost financial inclusion from 76.3% to 80% by FY 2029/30. This initiative will particularly benefit underserved populations and MSMEs.

Nigerian banks and fintech companies are increasingly adopting stablecoins and digital asset services, with Quidax aiming to educate the market over the next five years. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over USD 5 billion in on-chain value from July 2024 to June 2025, with Nigeria as the largest market.