Interswitch has expanded its strategic collaboration with KCB Group in a move aimed at accelerating digital payments, improving interoperability, and advancing financial inclusion across East Africa.
The renewed partnership was reinforced during an executive engagement held at KCB Group’s headquarters in Nairobi, where senior leadership from both organisations met to align on strategies for scaling payment infrastructure and enhancing digital commerce across the region.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the collaboration focuses on integrating Interswitch’s payment technologies, including its card scheme and emerging digital solutions, with KCB Group’s extensive banking network and merchant ecosystem to enable seamless and secure transactions for individuals and businesses.
A key component of the partnership is the expansion of Verve card acceptance across KCB’s merchant point-of-sale network in Kenya and Uganda, improving accessibility and usability for customers while strengthening cashless payment adoption in the region.
The integration is expected to enhance interoperability across payment systems, increase merchant onboarding, and support broader adoption of digital financial services, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises operating within East Africa’s growing digital economy.
Interswitch Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell Elegbe, described the collaboration as a strategic alignment of capabilities, noting that combining technology-driven payment solutions with KCB Group’s regional reach will help unlock new opportunities for financial innovation and inclusion.
The partnership builds on previous expansions, including Verve card acceptance in Uganda, and reflects a continued effort by both organisations to deepen their footprint across key East African markets through scalable and interoperable payment solutions.
Industry stakeholders say the collaboration underscores the growing importance of cross-border payment integration in Africa, as financial institutions and fintech companies work to create unified systems that support seamless commerce and economic growth.
Both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to building resilient digital payment infrastructure that supports businesses, enhances customer experience, and drives broader participation in the digital economy across the region.
