Visa has appointed Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, formerly of Airtel Money Kenya, as its new Vice President and Head of East Africa. She will officially assume the role on August 4, 2026, and will be based in Nairobi, overseeing operations across seven markets.

• Kinuthia-Otieno brings over 20 years of experience, including her recent role as Managing Director at Airtel Money Kenya, where she saw significant growth in its market share.
• The appointment comes as Visa cuts approximately 2,600 jobs globally, aiming for efficiency and reinvestment in areas like geographic expansion.
• Kenya's payment landscape is heavily dominated by mobile money and cash, with card payments representing a smaller portion, presenting a unique market dynamic for Visa's East African strategy.