{"id":3042,"date":"2025-05-19T09:08:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=3042"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:55:27","slug":"cross-switch-boosts-local-payments-in-kenya-through-pesawise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/cross-switch-boosts-local-payments-in-kenya-through-pesawise","title":{"rendered":"Cross Switch boosts local payments in Kenya through Pesawise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fintech partnership opens the door to faster, local-friendly transactions for merchants and players alike across iGaming, e-commerce and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Kenya.- iGamers in Africa are about to see their payment experiences evolve &#8211; fast. <strong>Cross Switch<\/strong>, the global payments powerhouse, has officially launched in Kenya through a strategic partnership with local operator <strong>Pesawise<\/strong>, unlocking more localised, frictionless ways to pay and get paid across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The move strengthens Cross Switch&#8217;s footprint in Africa and is a turning point for sectors that depend on smooth, real-time transactions, like <strong>iGaming and crypto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It means a wider range of trusted local payment options for operators and platforms catering to African audiences. Players benefit from faster deposits, hassle-free withdrawals and familiar payment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring the establishment phase of this partnership, it is refreshing to see a shared common set of values with Pesawise to provide our customers with best-in-class service levels and straightforward solutions. And a common mission to democratise technology and drive social impact across Africa,\u201d said <strong>Tim Davis<\/strong>, CEO of Cross Switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith their exceptional team and proven ability to provide relevant value-added services, we believe Pesawise will excel in the fast-moving fintech space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pesawise&#8217;s local regulatory credibility and strong merchant relationships allow Cross Switch to make an immediate impact, bringing world-class payment tech to Kenya&#8217;s growing digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamal Khan<\/strong>, CEO of Pesawise, added: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to take this next step in our journey with Cross Switch as our technology partner. Their deep knowledge and robust technology solutions will enable us to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of emerging markets. Together, we aim to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem in Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From merchants to marketplace apps, and yes even igaming platforms, this fintech fusion is a major leap toward financial inclusion, empowering African businesses and users with payment tools that truly work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/gamblinglosses_inf14370-300x200.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href='https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/player-winnings-slashed-in-kenya-amid-tax-hikes-and-tighter-regulations'>Player winnings slashed in Kenya amid tax hikes and tighter regulations<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fintech partnership opens the door to faster, local-friendly transactions for merchants and players alike across iGaming, e-commerce and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2396,"featured_media":3046,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Cross Switch has strategically partnered with Pesawise to launch in Kenya, enhancing localized payment solutions for iGaming, e-commerce, and crypto sectors across Africa. This collaboration aims to provide frictionless transactions, offering operators a wider array of trusted local payment options and players faster deposits and withdrawals. The initiative strengthens Cross Switch's regional footprint and supports financial inclusion within Kenya's evolving digital economy.","focusai_entities":"Cross Switch, Pesawise, Tim Davis, Jamal Khan","focusai_location":"Kenya, Africa","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.9), regulator (0.7), compliance_legal (0.75), operator_casino (0.9), product_ux (0.75), tech_data (0.85), marketing_crm (0.7), payments_fraud_aml (0.95), investor_analyst (0.9), supplier_vendor (0.8)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Kenya Payment Regulation Impact","query":"How will the recent tax hikes and tighter regulations in Kenya, as mentioned in the related article, impact the NGR potential and operational viability for iGaming operators leveraging these new payment solutions?"},{"label":"Cross Switch Africa Strategy","query":"What are Cross Switch's projected market share targets and further expansion plans within the broader African continent following this strategic entry into Kenya, and how will they navigate diverse regional regulatory landscapes?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[60013,60022],"tags":[60036],"class_list":["post-3042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-east-africa","category-finance-news","tag-igaming"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2396"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3042"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3042\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3055,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3042\/revisions\/3055"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}