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Black History Month Reflection & DUKAPAQ Recognition

POST DATE: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 As we wrap up Black History Month today, I’ve been reflecting on this year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” and the reminder that we are truly standing on the shoulders of giants. Three years ago, I wrote about this legacy, especially the influence of Black history on Black owned banking institutions and modern fintechs such as DUKAPAQ in my The Black Wall Street Times article (link below).

Feb 28, 2026 Mbaluka Mutinda - CEO

DUKAPAQ was founded around a clear thesis

POST DATE: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 DUKAPAQ was founded around a clear thesis: small and medium-sized businesses are the largest and most underserved segment in global commerce, yet most fintech solutions fail to deliver clear, operator level ROI. After deep on the ground development, we launched in Kenya last year. At the pre-seed stage, the most important signal has been early revenue and repeat usage, merchants paying recurring subscriptions and integrating DUKAPAQ into their daily operations, even in price-sensitive environments.

Feb 25, 2026 Mbaluka Mutinda - CEO