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Meet the 23-Year-Old Running One of the Largest Fintech Companies in Africa

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At just 23 years old, Nandwa has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the fintech industry. As the CEO, CTO, and founder of two thriving payment companies, HoneyCoin and Peer, his journey is a testament to his tenacity and ability to navigate the complex world of financial technology from a young age.

MIDDLETOWN, Del., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Many entrepreneurial ventures begin with a problem and a visionary individual committed to solve it. David Nandwa is no exception, but his vision included smashing personal financial barriers and overcoming imposter syndrome to build what is arguably on the way to becoming a category-defining company in emerging markets, like Africa, and literally changing the lives and livelihoods of millions of individuals and businesses across the globe.

At just 23 years old, Nandwa has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the fintech industry. As the CEO, CTO, and founder of two thriving payment companies, HoneyCoin and Peer, his journey is a testament to his tenacity and ability to navigate the complex world of financial technology from a young age.

A Precocious Childhood

Born and raised from humble beginnings in Nairobi, Kenya, Nandwa’s childhood was marked by a passion for technology and entrepreneurship. He began coding at the tender age of 9 and was an early contributor and Moderator for platforms like Codedemy, a skill that would form the foundation of his entrepreneurial journey. By age 15, he was already starting and running businesses and had finished his general education. Despite the demands of his academic work, David maintained good grades in school and went on to study computing at Arden University and by 2019 already had two successful exits under his belt. He later deferred his final year of university to focus on his entrepreneurial ambitions full time – a decision that has certainly paid off.

Seeing a Problem – and a Solution

While building businesses of his own and consulting with other companies, He encountered a major issue with getting paid as an individual or business in Africa due to what Nandwa calls the “fragmentation problem”. In addition to frequently having his funds frozen or being required to provide large amounts of documentation only to have funds still held for weeks and sometimes months by different platforms. “Africa has historically been lagging when it comes to attractive unit economics for tech-enabled startups and financial innovation,” David remarked. “As a result, venture capital investors or fintech leaders like Paypal, Wise, Revolut and Monzo have been slow to optimize for or scale into emerging markets like ours.”

Nandwa discovered this shared struggle and frustration by other individuals and business owners and decided to throw his hat in the ring. “I truly believe that it’s impossible to create a prosperous nation or community without first creating the financial layer for people to easily do business with each other and connect. Without this, we’re wasting our time.” he said.

“I’m not willing to wait for things to become better, so it’s up to us with something to lose and boots on the ground to do something about it.”

The Birth of HoneyCoin

David’s business epiphany came during the height of the pandemic. He was daring enough, or crazy if you will, to start a business during the uncertain times we all lived through, but his intuition and grit didn’t allow him to give up. And he was right. The businesses have seen phenomenal growth over the past 3 and a half years, scaling from just several hundred dollars in monthly payments processed in 2020, to tens of millions of dollars each month, flowing through his ventures.

HoneyCoin, the B2B side of the business, is a cross-border payments and treasury management platform with operations primarily in Africa, Europe, and the United States. The company is live in key African markets such as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, and 27 EU countries and has recently expanded into the US. With partnerships with such established companies like MoneyGram, Stripe, and banks like UBA and Brex, the platform serves more than 100 business customers with quarterly transactions of more than $100MM and offers its customers access to a wide range of financial services and corridors which include – multi-currency bank accounts, invoice financing, payment infrastructure and more.

While traditionally settlements can take up to 7-14 days via networks like SWIFT, HoneyCoin enables settlements within hours and in some cases, instantly, while also providing significant cost savings on cross-border payments and FX through it’s blockchain-based custodial settlement network built as a result of strategic partnerships and proprietary technology. The platform’s bulk disbursement feature connects startups, corporates, and businesses to over 38 markets, making it an indispensable tool for companies operating in multiple regions.

The Rise of Peer

Interestingly – he launched Peer, the direct-to-consumer side of the business that was rebranded earlier this year in 2020, 2 years before the B2B business which has seen explosive growth whilst being operational for a fraction of the time. Peer has quickly become one of the most popular super apps for young consumers in emerging markets. Headquartered in the US, Peer boasts nearly 327K registered customers with monthly GTV’s exceeding $10 million dollars. Peer’s success lies in its ability to offer a comprehensive suite of services that cater to the diverse needs of its users. From booking flights, and shopping online with a debit card issued by Peer to sending and receiving money in over 38 countries, the platform offers one seamless experience for customers making multiple types of transactions.

Peer’s launch was met with significant media attention, with press coverage highlighting its innovative approach to consumer financial services. Nandwa’s vision for Peer is rooted in the understanding that consumers in Africa don’t need 5 apps to manage their finances and lifestyles or yet another predatory loan app that taunts financial empowerment – what Africa and other emerging markets need is products that prioritize aggregation as well as tools to build better credit for consumers that allows them to achieve their medium-to-long term goals. Peer addresses this gap by providing a platform that is not only accessible but also tailored to the unique needs of its users.

Challenges and Triumphs

David’s journey has not been without its challenges. Navigating the complexities of the fintech industry, particularly in emerging markets, requires a deep understanding of local and global financial systems, as well as the ability to anticipate and adapt to rapid changes in technology and regulation. However, Nandwa’s resilience and unwavering commitment to his vision have enabled him to overcome these obstacles and build companies that are not only profitable but also transformative.

One of the key challenges he faced was raising venture capital to fund his ambitious projects. Despite the odds, he has successfully secured funding from prominent investors such as Antler, Flourish Ventures, 4DX Ventures, and angel investors from leading companies like Pinterest, Facebook, and OpenAI. This financial backing has been instrumental in scaling both HoneyCoin and Peer, allowing them to expand their reach and impact.

Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, David is focused on continuing to drive growth and innovation within the fintech space to benefit customers across the world; particularly those that have been historically underserved or overlooked. His goal is to leverage the power of technology and domain expertise to create even more efficient, accessible and innovative financial solutions for businesses and consumers alike. As he continues to build on the success of HoneyCoin and Peer, it’s clear that he remains committed to his mission of revolutionizing the financial landscape in emerging markets.

In a world where financial systems are often slow to address the needs of emerging markets, entrepreneurs like Nandwa stand out as a beacon of progress and possibility as his work lays the foundation for a more inclusive and innovative financial future. Underscoring one of his core guiding principles that “Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not. And if no one will offer you a seat at the table – build one and surround it with those who helped you do it.”

His journey is far from over, however. As David Nandwa continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in fintech, the world will be watching to see what this young entrepreneur and changemaker does next.

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Alice Kanjejo, HoneyCoin, Inc, 254 701416217, alice@honeycoin.app, https://honeycoin.app

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Solid Joins Snowflake and Industry Leaders to Advance Open Standards for AI-Ready Semantic Context

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The Open Semantic Interchange (OSI) creates a universal semantic framework that enables AI agents, analytics platforms, and data systems to share trusted business context across the modern data ecosystem.

NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solid today announced it is joining the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative that creates a universal specification for all companies to standardize their fragmented data definitions with an open, vendor-neutral semantic model specification. OSI aims to enhance interoperability across various tools and platforms, offering enterprises a vendor-neutral specification that provides consistent metrics and definitions across dashboards, notebooks, and machine learning models.

OSI is an open source initiative led by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, and ecosystem partners across multiple domains and industries including business intelligence (BI), data governance, data engineering, AI, financial services, and manufacturing. Its goal is to create a common, vendor-agnostic specification that defines semantic metadata in a standard, open format. By facilitating seamless semantic metadata exchange, the initiative will accelerate the adoption of AI and BI tools to streamline operations and reduce complexity. This in turn allows organizations to unify their data definitions, leading to more comprehensive and accurate data analysis and data product sharing to fuel AI innovation.

By joining the Open Semantic Interchange, Solid is committed to the creation of a universal standard that simplifies data operations and accelerates innovation for the broader ecosystem,” said Yoni Leitersdorf, CEO & Co-Founder, Solid. “Our participation ensures that semantic context can automatically move seamlessly across AI agents, data warehouses, BI tools, and analytics platforms – enabling organizations to build reliable AI systems on top of a shared, interoperable understanding of their business, without vendor lock-in.”

As a member of OSI, Solid is helping to build a transparent and community-driven standard for semantic model sharing, ensuring that business metrics and definitions remain consistent and interoperable.

“Unlocking the full potential of data and AI requires a common foundation, and the Open Semantic Interchange is the critical step in building that bedrock,” said Josh Klahr, Director of Analytics Product Management at Snowflake. “Our collaboration with partners like Solid establishes a unified, vendor-neutral standard for semantic data, ensuring clarity and consistency across the entire ecosystem. This initiative is essential for simplifying data operations, fostering innovation, and preparing organizations to build the next generation of AI applications.”

OSI is poised to revolutionize interoperability within the data and AI ecosystem by providing a transparent, community-driven standard. This collaborative effort simplifies data operations, unlocks new possibilities for innovation, and gives organizations the flexibility and efficiency they need to build a future-ready data infrastructure.

To learn more about the Open Semantic Interchange visit Snowflake’s blog here.

About Solid

Solid is the AI-native context layer for enterprise AI, automatically creating, evaluating, and maintaining the semantic context AI agents need to understand and act on business data reliably. Unlike legacy semantic layers built for dashboards and manual modeling, Solid continuously benchmarks accuracy, detects data changes, and keeps AI systems aligned as the business evolves. The result is faster deployment of trusted AI agents, workflows, and analytics across any data warehouse or AI platform.

To learn more about Solid, visit getsolid.ai

Media Contact: Blair Bader, blairb@getsolid.ai

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Orbis Marks 30 Years of Advancing Eye Health in Vietnam Through Long-Term Partnership and Training

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Flying Eye Hospital project in Da Nang, supported by FedEx, advances locally led eye care and expands access across Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

DA NANG, Vietnam, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global eye care nonprofit Orbis International is marking three decades of collaboration with Vietnam’s eye health community, a long-term partnership that has helped build local expertise, strengthen institutions, expand access to care, and support Vietnam’s growing leadership in eye health across the Asia-Pacific region.

The arrival of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Da Nang represents the next chapter in that partnership. At the invitation of Da Nang Eye Hospital and with approval from the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, and support from Da Nang Department of Health, and other relevant departments and local authorities, the project will serve as a platform for hands-on training, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Through clinical training and mentorship across key specialties, the project will help approximately 230 eye care professionals build skills that will benefit communities for years to come, while supporting access to specialized services for nearly 9 million people in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands.

Cybersight, Orbis’s telemedicine and e-learning platform, is an integral part of every Flying Eye Hospital project—connecting in-person training with continuous learning before and after the aircraft is on site. Through Cybersight, participants can prepare in advance, consult with global experts, access ongoing education, and continue building skills long after the project concludes, extending the impact of the Flying Eye Hospital far beyond the aircraft itself.

“This project is not a standalone intervention; it is the latest chapter in a long-term partnership to advance Vietnam’s eye health system,” said Ngoc Pham, Orbis Vietnam Country Director. “The most important outcome is not what Orbis has done in Vietnam, but what Vietnamese institutions and eye care professionals now lead themselves. Our role at Orbis is increasingly to support, convene, innovate, and accelerate that local leadership so progress continues long after the Flying Eye Hospital departs.”

“Around the world, Orbis is focused on creating lasting change by investing in people, institutions, technology, and local leadership,” said Kathleen Sherwin, President and CEO of Orbis International. “The Flying Eye Hospital is one part of that larger model—bringing intensive, hands-on training together with tools like Cybersight, artificial intelligence (AI), and research so local teams can continue improving care long after a project ends. Vietnam shows what is possible when long-term partnership helps proven solutions take root and scale.”

Building on decades of progress, Vietnam is emerging as a regional leader in eye health, with particular strengths in pediatric care, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, workforce development, and technology-enabled care. Its growing experience in AI-supported screening, implementation, research, and evidence generation can help inform eye health progress across the Asia-Pacific region.

FedEx, a long-time supporter of Orbis, and a title sponsor for this Flying Eye Hospital project in Vietnam, donated the MD-10 aircraft that serves as the Flying Eye Hospital and continues to provide essential logistical, financial, and operational support. Volunteer pilots from FedEx fly the aircraft to its destinations around the globe. FedEx is represented on the Orbis International Board of Directors.

“At FedEx, we believe that connecting people goes beyond delivering packages – it is about creating opportunities and helping communities thrive,” said Ee-Hui Tan, managing director of FedEx Vietnam and Cambodia. “We are proud to support the return of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Vietnam. Together with Orbis, we are investing in the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, helping strengthen Vietnam’s eye care system so more patients can access quality care closer to home.”

Underscoring Orbis’s commitment to high-quality training and patient care, QUAD A, a nonprofit accreditation organization, works with Orbis to ensure that the Flying Eye Hospital meets rigorous standards that prioritize patient safety.

Over the past 30 years, Orbis has supported the training of more than 40,000 eye care professionals and helped expand access to care for millions of people across Vietnam. Today, Vietnamese institutions and professionals are increasingly leading innovation and delivering high-quality care independently, demonstrating the impact of sustained investment in local capacity, technology, and systems change.

Looking ahead, Orbis will continue working with partners across Vietnam to scale proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI-supported screening, research, and stronger health systems—so that more people can receive quality eye care closer to home.

Orbis in Vietnam

Since beginning work in Vietnam in 1996, Orbis has worked alongside government partners, hospitals, and training institutions to expand access to quality eye care and build sustainable local capacity. Cumulative impact includes:

More than 40,000 eye care professionals trained.More than 5.2 million people reached with eye care services.More than 139,000 sight-saving surgeries supported.17 retinopathy of prematurity centers supported.12 vision centers strengthened to bring care closer to communities.National clinical guidelines supported across priority eye health areas.Cybersight and AI-supported screening deployed to expand training, consultation, and early detection.

This work has supported national clinical guidelines, stronger referral pathways, improved treatment outcomes, and new models of care in areas including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric eye care, school eye health, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

As the partnership continues, Orbis and its partners are focused on scaling proven solutions through workforce development, technology, Cybersight, AI, research, and stronger health systems—so that everyone can access quality eye care closer to home.

About Orbis International

Orbis International works around the world to prevent blindness and restore sight for children and adults in places where eye care is out of reach—so vision problems don’t make it harder to learn, earn a living, or enjoy life. Around 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, but with the right care, 90% of it is completely avoidable. That is why Orbis trains doctors, nurses, and other eye care professionals to provide care in their own communities—and works to make sure people of all ages can access the eye exams, glasses, medicine, and surgeries they need to protect and restore their sight. Orbis began this work more than 40 years ago with the Flying Eye Hospital, a teaching hospital on a plane that brings expert training and care where they’re needed most. Today, we also work with local hospitals and clinics across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to make eye care available to more people, and we use and develop technology—like our award-winning Cybersight e-learning and telehealth platform, artificial intelligence screening, and virtual reality training—to help eye care teams treat patients more effectively. Orbis ranks in the top 3% of U.S. charities, having earned top marks for transparency and accountability from Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau. To learn more, please visit orbis.org

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $92 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

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Nhung Nguyen
Communications Officer
Nhung.nguyen@orbis.org
+84 0904562983

Orbis International
Jenna Montgomery
Interim Lead, Global Communications and Marketing
Jenna.montgomery@orbis.org

FedEx
Heather Harshbarger
Communications Advisor
+1 901-690-9869

 

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In HelloNation, Property Management Expert Karen Nolan Explains What Property Managers Do for Landlords

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The article outlines how property management services support landlords through tenant screening, maintenance, and lease enforcement.

MENIFEE, Calif., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What do property managers actually do for landlords in Menifee, CA? HelloNation has published an article that provides clear answers and practical insight into the full scope of property management services.

 

The HelloNation article explains that a property manager handles far more than rent collection. Property management services begin with marketing vacancies and attracting qualified renters in Menifee, CA. The article explains how tenant screening plays a central role in protecting landlords by carefully evaluating applicants and reducing the risk of future issues.

According to the article, tenant screening helps ensure that each tenant meets financial and behavioral expectations. This step supports stable occupancy and reduces turnover, which is critical for any landlord managing property in Menifee, CA. Property Management Experts note that consistent tenant screening also helps maintain the long-term value of rental properties.

Once tenants are placed, the article outlines how a property manager becomes the main point of contact. Property management services include responding to tenant concerns, handling communication, and enforcing leases. By managing these responsibilities, the property manager allows the landlord to avoid direct disputes and maintain professional distance.

The article emphasizes that lease enforcement is essential to protecting both the property and the agreement. Property managers monitor compliance with lease terms and address violations when necessary. This structured approach helps landlords in Menifee, CA, maintain order and consistency across their rental properties.

Maintenance is another major focus of property management services. The article explains that property managers coordinate maintenance and oversee property repairs to keep homes safe and functional. While they may not perform repairs themselves, they manage vendors, schedule work, and respond to urgent issues quickly.

The article notes that timely maintenance and property repairs prevent small issues from becoming larger and more expensive problems. This proactive approach supports tenant satisfaction while preserving the property’s condition. Property Management Experts highlight that consistent maintenance planning is a key benefit for any landlord.

Beyond daily operations, the HelloNation article describes the administrative side of property management services. A property manager prepares leases, maintains records, and ensures compliance with local and state regulations in Menifee, CA. This includes staying informed about legal requirements that affect landlords and rental properties.

Financial oversight is also part of the role. The article explains that property managers handle rent collection, manage deposits, and provide regular financial reporting. These services give landlords a clear understanding of property performance without requiring constant involvement.

For landlords who own multiple properties or live outside Menifee, CA, the article highlights the value of professional property management services. A property manager helps streamline operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure that lease enforcement and tenant screening are handled consistently. This reduces stress while improving efficiency.

The article concludes that understanding the full role of a property manager helps landlords make informed decisions about their level of involvement. With responsibilities that include tenant screening, maintenance, lease enforcement, and property repairs, property management services offer a comprehensive solution for effectively managing rental properties.

What Do Property Managers Actually Do for Landlords in Menifee features insights from Karen Nolan, Property Management Experts of Menifee, California, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content with storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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