Seamless Xtra’s Alia AlHussein speaks with Christine Kitale, the Vice Chair at Association of Fintechs in Kenya.
Christine is a dynamic leader with a strong academic foundation, holding a BBIT degree from Strathmore University, an MBA from Lancaster University, and a PMP certification. As the COO of Pesaswap East Africa Limited, a payment gateway operating across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, she is instrumental in driving the company’s growth and operational excellence. Her extensive experience in project management and digital payments allows her to lead initiatives that promote seamless financial transactions across East Africa.
In addition to her role at Pesaswap, Christine is deeply committed to fostering financial innovation in Africa. As Vice Chair of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya and an active participant in the Africa Fintech Network, she is dedicated to advancing inclusivity in the financial sector.
Her vision centers around empowering African merchants through digital commerce, literacy, and innovation, all aimed at securing Africa’s competitive position in the global fintech landscape.
Alia and Christine cover the topic of ‘Financial Participation in Africa: Opportunities and Fintech’s Role in Inclusion.’ Christine notes that by removing the barriers to financial participation would massively impact trade in the region. She also highlights the importance of education in enhancing financial participation in Africa.
