Verto, a cross-border payments and foreign exchange for businesses firm, has launched a new strategic hub in Nairobi, Kenya to serve the East African region.
Located at The Address, Muthangari Dr, Nairobi, Kenya, the Nairobi hub will serve as a central point for Verto’s operations in East Africa, supporting its growing base of customers in the region. From its new hub, Verto will focus on enhancing customer experience, driving regional partnerships, and delivering locally tailored payment solutions to businesses transacting across borders.
According to Ola Oyetayo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder of Verto, the new hub represents more than just a physical expansion, but a firm commitment to one of Verto’s most important markets. Oyetayo goes on to note that Kenya’s digital infrastructure, entrepreneurial culture, and regional influence make it a strategic gateway for the continent.
“As we work to enable seamless trade for businesses in and out of Africa, having a stronger local presence allows us to deliver faster, smarter, and more inclusive solutions to our customers here,” he says.
Founded in 2018, Verto enables businesses in emerging markets to make seamless cross-border payments through its fast, secure, and scalable platform. Today, Verto’s network spans over 170 countries and 49 currencies. With Africa playing an increasingly crucial role in the global economy, Nairobi has emerged as a natural choice for the company’s expansion.
The decision to deepen operations in Kenya follows Verto’s launch of Verto Atlas which has a growing uptake in Kenya and growing demand from businesses looking to pay suppliers, contractors, and partners across borders without the traditional hurdles of high fees, delays, and lack of transparency.
James Njoroge, Operations Manager for Verto in Kenya, reveals that the company plans to invest in local talent development, contributing to Kenya’s fintech ecosystem by creating job opportunities and skills-building initiatives. Njoroge goes on to add that the hub will house teams across operations, compliance, customer support, and partner engagement, all vital to delivering Verto’s promise of frictionless cross-border financial services.
“We’re thrilled to officially open our new hub in Nairobi. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a base for innovation, collaboration, and creating lasting impact. Kenyan businesses face unique challenges when trading internationally. With our expanded presence, we’ll be even better equipped to support them with accessible, reliable, and efficient financial tools tailored to their needs,” says Njoroge.
The Nairobi hub will serve not only Kenya but also neighbouring markets including Uganda and Tanzania. By anchoring its East African strategy in Nairobi, Verto aims to build a stronger foundation for its long-term vision: to unlock global trade for every business, everywhere.