Global financial technology provider Montran has launched Montran Africa, a new regional headquarters in Nairobi, marking a strategic expansion designed to accelerate financial infrastructure development across the African continent.
The move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to supporting digital transformation, financial inclusion and cross-border interoperability in one of the world’s fastest-evolving financial ecosystems.
The inauguration event convened regulators, central banks, financial institutions and other industry leaders from across Africa, underscoring the heightened significance of resilient, secure and scalable financial systems to support economic growth and integration.
Montran, which provides payment and capital markets infrastructure to clients in over 90 countries, has a long-standing presence in African financial markets.
The establishment of a dedicated regional office marks a new chapter in its operational engagement and reflects broader global trends toward localization and closer partnership with stakeholders.
Montran Africa’s headquarters in Kenya will function as a central hub for client engagement, implementation support and product innovation tailored to the continent’s diverse markets.
Alexander Esca, Montran’s Chief Executive Officer, characterised Africa as “one of the most exciting transformations in global finance,” emphasizing that the formal regional structure signals deeper commitment and accelerated collaboration.
The Nairobi office will work closely with central banks, commercial banks, and other critical market infrastructures, enabling faster delivery of tailored systems and services across East, West, Central and Southern Africa.
This enhanced proximity is expected to strengthen responsiveness to client needs and tailor regional solutions that reflect local market dynamics.
Wohoro Ndohho, appointed as Regional Executive Director of Montran Africa, will lead the company’s regional strategy from Nairobi. With more than two decades of experience in finance and infrastructure development, Ndohho is tasked with strengthening client relations, expanding partnerships and fostering adoption of next-generation financial technologies across the continent.
“This launch is both a celebration and a commitment,” Ndohho said, underscoring the dual role of the new office in recognizing past achievements and driving future investment, innovation and collaboration in Africa’s financial landscape.
Montran’s solutions already underpin key components of Africa’s financial infrastructure. These include Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) systems, Automated Clearing Houses (ACH), Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), Instant Payment Systems (IPS), and cross-border payment hubs, all of which play pivotal roles in enabling secure, real-time, interoperable transactions across markets.
By modernizing these backbone systems, countries can enhance transparency, reduce transaction costs, support financial inclusion and attract investment. Montran’s expanded presence in Africa aligns with this strategic imperative.
Across the continent, digitization of financial services has been advancing rapidly. Central banks and financial regulators increasingly prioritize the adoption of modern payment technologies to support national and regional financial integration frameworks.
In Ghana, for example, Montran’s integrated post-trade infrastructure platform recently went live with the Central Securities Depository, unifying core market functions and enhancing interoperability with national and international systems.
Experts note that financial infrastructure development is integral to economic resilience and inclusion. As mobile money ecosystems and digital banking services proliferate, demand for secure and scalable settlement and clearing systems has grown.
Montran’s technology suite, particularly its IPS platforms which support secure real-time payments, positions it as a partner of choice for central banks and financial institutions seeking to modernise legacy systems.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and other regional integration initiatives further underscore the need for interoperable infrastructure capable of handling cross-border transactions with efficiency and security.
A regional headquarters in Kenya places Montran in proximity to key markets and economic corridors, enhancing its ability to contribute to continental integration efforts.
Kenya, with its robust fintech ecosystem and progressive regulatory frameworks, is a strategic choice as Montran’s regional base.
The country has emerged as a hub for financial innovation, with widespread adoption of digital payment platforms and supportive government initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive growth.
The Nairobi office is expected to anchor the company’s broader Africa strategy, fostering deeper engagement with government agencies, regulatory bodies and private-sector partners.
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