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Christine Wanjiru
Head of East Africa @Criss-cross
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I help fintechs and financial institutions launch, scale, and thrive across complex markets in Africa, the UK, the USA, and beyond. With over 10 years of experience in financial technology, I specialize in cross-border remittance, licensing (including MSB licensing in the USA), market expansion, and strategic partnerships. My focus is building payment systems that are compliant, customer-centric, and commercially successful. Highlights: • Launched Upesi Money Transfer – licensed in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the UK; expanded reach to 48 countries, generated KES 1B+ in revenue • Built Switchlink Africa from the ground up into a fully licensed PSP in Kenya • Secured MSB licensing in the USA for market entry and compliance • Led the launch of Wellthi into the African market, enabling embedded fintech solutions for banks • Led end-to-end product development, compliance, and go-to-market strategy • Forged lasting partnerships with banks, telcos, and global IMTs I work best at the intersection of strategy + execution, turning ideas into scalable products and regulated businesses. Whether you're a startup or scaling enterprise, I bring the clarity and drive needed to accelerate growth.More...