Visa has appointed former Airtel Money Kenya managing director Anne Kinuthia Otieno as its new vice president and head of East Africa, effective August 4, 2026.
Visa has appointed Nairobi-based Kinuthia Otieno to head the global payments company’s operations in seven East African markets as it expands digital payments and financial inclusion in the region.
“East Africa is one of the most dynamic and innovative payments markets in the world, with tremendous opportunities to advance financial inclusion and digital commerce. I look forward to working with Visa’s clients, partners, and talented teams across the region to help drive the next phase of growth and innovation,” she said.
Kinuthia Otieno joins Visa with more than two decades of experience in banking, telecommunications, and digital financial services. She has held senior leadership positions at Absa and Barclays Bank and served as the managing director of Airtel Money Kenya in the past.
Visa’s Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Southern and Eastern Africa, Michael Berner, said her experience will strengthen the company’s efforts to expand digital payments and economic inclusion across the region.
