Work
I led the Kikoba savings platform initiative for Vikoba and village savings and loan associations in Tanzania. The work focused on giving groups a digital way to manage contributions, lending, and their financial activity, with mobile-money connectivity supporting how members participate.
Execution
Lead the savings product
Provided strategic and technical leadership for the Kikoba app, shaping a mobile product around group-savings needs.
Connect contributions and payouts
Worked on mobile applications and payment integrations to support digital contributions and mobile-money payouts.
Take the product into use
Coordinated the product and development work from concept to delivery and supported the platform’s growth.
Results
- Built and scaled the Kikoba savings platform.
- Delivered mobile capabilities for group contributions, lending, and financial management.
- Enabled savings-group activity to be managed through digital channels and mobile-money connections.