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Tokyo, Japan – February 21, 2025
Kenyans in Japan Association (KIJA) was honored to meet Dr. James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank, alongside Ambassador Moi Lemoshira for a roundtable discussion on financial enablement, investment opportunities, and diaspora engagement. The meeting, held in Tokyo, provided an invaluable platform to explore ways in which Kenyans in Japan can leverage financial solutions and investment avenues in Kenya.
During the discussions, Dr. Mwangi highlighted the strategic role of the diaspora in Kenya’s economic development, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to providing innovative financial services tailored to support diaspora members. He underscored Equity Bank’s initiatives aimed at facilitating seamless remittances, business financing, and wealth creation opportunities for Kenyans living abroad.
Ambassador Moi Lemoshira echoed the importance of strengthening financial literacy and accessibility for the diaspora, noting that informed engagement with financial institutions can unlock significant opportunities for economic growth and personal prosperity.
KIJA’s President, Geoffrey Owuor, affirmed its commitment to fostering direct engagement between Equity Bank and the Kenyan community in Japan. This collaboration aims to bridge the information gap, ensuring that Kenyans in Japan are well-equipped to access financial services, investment opportunities, and co-create value both locally and in Kenya. As part of this commitment, KIJA will facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, investment forums, and advisory services to empower its members.
This meeting marks a significant step toward strengthening economic ties between Kenyans in Japan and the broader financial ecosystem in Kenya. KIJA looks forward to furthering this engagement and ensuring that the diaspora remains an active and informed participant in Kenya’s economic transformation.