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Visa appoints ex-Airtel Money Kenya chief as East Africa head

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July 30, 2026

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Visa appoints ex-Airtel Money Kenya chief as East Africa head
Source: TechCabal

According to Visa, Kinuthia-Otieno will be based in Nairobi, where she will lead the company's efforts to grow digital payments, deepen partnerships with financial institutions and partners, and expand financial inclusion across the region.

According to Visa, Kinuthia-Otieno will be based in Nairobi, where she will lead the company's efforts to grow digital payments, deepen partnerships with financial institutions and partners, and expand financial inclusion across the region.

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