Cloud9 has officially launched its digital banking platform, branded as the Everything Money App, following an immersive day-to-night experience held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Nairobi Street Kitchen in Westlands.

The thoughtfully curated event blended financial conversations, networking opportunities, and live entertainment, reflecting the brand’s positioning at the intersection of finance, culture, and community.

The launch kicked off at 4:00 p.m. with an interactive ballroom mixer that featured a panel discussion hosted by Wanjira Longauer. The session brought together four key voices from the Cloud9 ecosystem: Co-Founder and CEO Tesh Mbaabu, Co-Founder and CTO Mesongo Sibuti, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer Hanisa Weru, and Cloud9 Brand Ambassador and Financial Educator Amos Ngahu.

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From left: Host Wanjira Longauer; Mesongo Sibuti, Co-Founder & CTO; Hanisa Weru, Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer; and Amos Ngahu, Brand Ambassador & Financial Educator, during the ballroom mixer at the Cloud9 Everything Money App launch.

During the discussion, the panel explored topics around personal finance, savings accounts, dollar accounts, and how the Cloud9 app is structured to support everyday financial needs. The conversation offered practical, relevant insights while positioning Cloud9 within Kenya’s evolving digital finance landscape.

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Journalists, media professionals, and members of the tech community actively participated through informed and engaging questions, creating an open exchange of ideas.

The discussion intentionally incorporated Gen Z and millennial perspectives, with shared financial experiences adding relatability and grounding the dialogue in real-life use cases.

As the evening progressed, the launch transitioned seamlessly into a live concert experience dubbed 9Nyts, which began at 7:00 p.m.

Bensoul performing at 9Nyts (concert) by Cloud9 during the Cloud9 Everything Money App launch.

The concert featured performances by Bensoul, Njerae, Mbithi, and Genes1s, alongside DJ sets by Ally Fresh, Paps & Hiribae, Ghedi, Sir M, DkySimba, and Dream. The shift from dialogue to entertainment maintained momentum while reinforcing Cloud9’s connection to youth culture and creative expression.

Overall, the launch was well-organized, intentional, and engaging from start to finish. By striking a deliberate balance between information and entertainment, Cloud9 delivered an experience that reflected both the seriousness of its financial offering and its commitment to connecting with a new generation of users in meaningful and authentic ways.

The Tech-Hut Community with Cloud 9, CEO & Co-Founder Tesh Mbaabu during the Cloud9 Everything Money App launch.

Njerae performing at 9Nyts (concert) by Cloud9 during the Cloud9 Everything Money App launch.

Facts about Cloud9, 

Cloud9, the “everything-money” app built for Africa’s young and ambitious generation, is officially unveiling the next evolution of its platform with the Cloud9 Digital Banking App.

The app offers a fast, modern, and youth-centric banking experience designed to align with how Kenya’s creators, hustlers, and entrepreneurs live, spend, and earn.

Built on the belief that traditional banking systems are often slow, rigid, and disconnected from real consumer behaviour, Cloud9 enables users to open a global multi-currency account in under five minutes. The app allows for seamless payments, saving, and investing, with access to credit set to follow, all within a single, intuitive mobile platform.

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