Flutterwave Kenya License Controversy: Fintech Giant Reportedly Applied in 2019

The Nigerian fintech unicorn, Flutterwave, reportedly mentioned it submitted an software for a cost service supplier license to the Central Bank of Kenya again in 2019. The fintech additionally mentioned it has remained in fixed contact with the central financial institution and is hopeful it can get the license.

CBK Allegations

The Nigerian fintech large Flutterwave has mentioned it submitted an working license software to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) again in 2019. Flutterwave’s transfer to dispel issues it could be working illegally follows the CBK’s resolution to bar Kenyan monetary establishments from having enterprise dealings with fintech teams.

As beforehand reported by Bitcoin.com News, the CBK’s directive to monetary establishments was issued shortly after CBK governor Patrick Njoroge advised journalists that Flutterwave and Chipper Cash had been working cash remittance companies with out licensing and authorization from the central financial institution. Similar allegations had been additionally made by Kenya’s Asset Recovery Agency, which went on to block Flutterwave’s financial institution accounts holding greater than $50 million.

After reviews of the fintech’s Kenyan licensing troubles emerged, Flutterwave reportedly responded by suggesting that its entry into this market had been “via partnerships with banks and cell community operators licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya.”

However, in accordance with a report by Business Daily, Flutterwave now claims that along with making use of for an working license, it has labored with the CBK and remains to be ready to obtain the license.

“In 2019, as our operations grew, Flutterwave submitted its software for a cost service supplier licence. We have been in fixed engagement with the Central Bank of Kenya to make sure that we offer all the necessities and we sit up for receiving our licence,” claimed an announcement reportedly issued by the fintech.

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