Interswitch Appoints Geoffrey Njuguna as Managing Director for Kenya

Interswitch  has appointed Geoffrey Njuguna as the new Managing Director of its Kenya business, strengthening its leadership team as the company seeks to expand its presence in the country’s rapidly evolving digital payments sector.

Njuguna assumes the role after serving as Regional Chief Financial Officer, where he was responsible for strengthening financial stewardship, supporting strategic growth initiatives and driving operational excellence across the business.

Announcing the appointment, Interswitch said Njuguna’s experience within the organisation positions him to lead the company’s next phase of growth in Kenya. The company noted that his leadership is expected to support its efforts to deliver greater value to customers, partners and other stakeholders while advancing its position in the country’s payments ecosystem.

Commenting on the appointment, Mitchell Elegbe said Njuguna’s deep understanding of the business, proven leadership and commitment to the company’s values make him well suited to lead Interswitch Kenya into its next stage of growth.

The appointment comes as Interswitch continues to expand its footprint in Kenya, with a focus on supporting the country’s growing digital payments ecosystem through innovative financial technology solutions and strategic partnerships.