Ethiopia’s Wallet Boom Has Turned Apps into Money

Regulation, often framed as a barrier, is the framework for payments at scale. It defines how value is issued, balances are protected, transactions are settled, and accountability is enforced.

February 13, 2026

Yigermal Meshesha

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Yigermal Meshesha

Yigermal Meshesha is a seasoned financial professional with over a decade of experience in banking and digital finance. He currently works at Kifiya Financial Technology, where he bridges traditional banking expertise with innovation in digital financial services, supporting financial institutions and partners to expand access to finance and strengthen digital market infrastructure for small and growing businesses.

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