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Top Financial Services Companies in East Africa

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EABD lists 6,777 financial services companies in East Africa. The top-ranked are Safenet Insurance Brokers Ltd, Pahm & Co. and Peter Githae & Associates.

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The top 10 financial services companies in East Africa

  1. Safenet Insurance Brokers Ltd Parklands/Highridge
  2. Pahm & Co. Machakos Central
  3. Peter Githae & Associates Kilimani
  4. Kuguru & Associates Parklands/Highridge
  5. Kenlan Consult Roysambu
  6. FHC Certified Public Accountants Karura
  7. Simplex Consulting Limited Nairobi Central
  8. Kagiko Associates Pangani
  9. Kimiti & Associates Advocates & Commissioners for Oath Nairobi Central
  10. Labchey & Associates Kilimani

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How to choose a financial services company in East Africa

When money is involved, check who regulates the provider before you compare rates.

  1. Confirm the provider is licensed or registered with the right regulator for its service.
  2. Compare the full cost: interest, fees, penalties and any insurance added to a loan.
  3. Ask how and where complaints are handled.
  4. Check how your personal data and money are protected.
  5. Read reviews on EABD from customers who used the same service you need.
  • Kenya: Banks and microfinance banks are licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya; deposit-taking SACCOs by SASRA.
  • Uganda: Banks and deposit-taking microfinance institutions are licensed by the Bank of Uganda.
  • Tanzania: Banks and microfinance providers are licensed by the Bank of Tanzania.
  • Rwanda: Banks, microfinance institutions and insurers are supervised by the National Bank of Rwanda.

About financial services companies in East Africa

East African finance is one of the most innovative banking landscapes in the world. Kenya invented mobile money at scale with M-Pesa, the SACCO movement holds a meaningful share of regional savings, and a generation of fintech startups is building credit scoring, cross-border payments, insurance, and wealth platforms that compete with the incumbents. The traditional sector of banks, microfinance institutions and audit and accounting firms has had to modernise to keep up.

EABD's finance listings cover commercial banks, microfinance, SACCOs, insurance companies and brokers, fintech platforms, payment processors, investment advisory firms, accountants, and tax advisors. Verification on this category is taken seriously: we cross-check Central Bank, SACCO regulator, and IRA/IBSL/UIA registration where applicable, because trust matters more in finance than in any other category.

Financial Services Companies in East Africa: common questions

How many financial services companies are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 6,777 financial services companies in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top financial services companies in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked financial services companies are Safenet Insurance Brokers Ltd, Pahm & Co. and Peter Githae & Associates. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a financial services company in East Africa?

Confirm the provider is licensed or registered with the right regulator for its service. Compare the full cost: interest, fees, penalties and any insurance added to a loan. Ask how and where complaints are handled.

How do I list my financial services company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.