VISA, a global leader in digital payments, hosted former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at its Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio in Nairobi on Thursday. The visit marked a significant moment in Visa’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and financial inclusion across the region.
Visa reaffirmed its commitment to introducing cutting-edge technology in Africa’s payment ecosystem, enhancing secure, inclusive, and efficient digital payment solutions for individuals, businesses, and governments. The collaboration between Visa and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change also opens the door for further partnership in advancing the digital agenda of governments across sub-Saharan Africa. The aim is to modernise public services through innovative digital technologies, improving service delivery and efficiency.
Both organisations share a vision of leveraging technology to foster inclusive growth, supporting governments in their operations, and ensuring digital tools benefit underserved communities. ‘We thank Sir Tony Blair for his invaluable insights and dedication to advancing digitalisation in Africa,’ Visa said in a statement, expressing optimism for future collaborations.
The Tony Blair Institute has long championed the use of technology to address pressing global challenges, and this partnership aims to deliver meaningful change across the region, transforming public services through digital advancements.
