Daniel Kagame Ndahiro studies the challenges faced by small businesses and designs solutions to address their needs. With Credify Africa, he targets the financing obstacles that limit growth for these enterprises.

As entrepreneur and CEO of Credify Africa, founded in 2015, Ndahiro leads a fintech focused on helping African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company specialises in SME financing, international trade, and logistics services. It aims to simplify credit access and smooth international transactions for local businesses facing multiple growth barriers.

Credify Africa has positioned itself as a key player in supply chain optimisation. It offers integrated services including invoice advances, real-time multi-currency payments, customs assistance, and freight management.The platform automates the entire process from registration to decision-making using scoring tools tailored for the African market. This system shortens disbursement times, eases access to finance, and cuts down on administrative steps.

Thanks to these innovations, Credify Africa lets SMEs complete international payments swiftly, bypassing usual currency conversion hurdles and banking delays. The company also provides tailored support to help clients manage cash flow and organize their finances efficiently. Additionally, it offers training programs to boost entrepreneurs’ skills in using digital tools.

Before launching Credify Africa, Daniel Kagame Ndahiro built strong financial sector experience. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Cape Town in 2011. Ndahiro began his career in 2012 as a director at Camouflage Media. In 2015, he co-founded Shaka Capital, a Ugandan microfinance firm focused on asset financing, which he led until 2018.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Edited in English by Ange Jason Quenum