Kenyan fintechs poached aggressively from banks. Now the talent is returning

Top Kenyan commercial banks that lost staff to fintech startups during the sector’s expansion from 2020 are now regaining talent, as licencing delays and retrenchments reduce the appeal of fintech careers.

Several bankers and recruiters told TechCabal that some talent who left for fintechs a few years ago are now returning to traditional lenders, attracted by improving salaries, clearer…