Let me first ask you a question, if public transport (the type provided by government) was well run in your country, would you still catch an okada or boda boda?

Or even use a matatu, danfo, or taxi?

I ask this because we have seen many new startups pop up in the e-hailing and financial inclusion sectors, yet, I think we should not be focusing on "hacking poverty" but rather focusing on providing citizens with basics first and then the rest can follow.

Financial inclusion innovation

Take a look at one of the current trending topics: financial inclusion. In fact, it has been trending for several years, rightfully or wrongfully so.

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