Despite financial institutions’ best intentions in East Africa, many are struggling to keep up with consumer demands due to limitations of legacy systems and resource constraints. To modernise and transform its digital solutions, fintech TaiFintech Kenya, has partnered with Stanchion, the payments solution provider, to integrate Stanchion’s Payment Fabric solutions.
Stanchion’s Payment Fabric offers advanced integration capabilities that enable issuers to deliver new functionality. Combining this with TaiFintech Kenya’s local expertise in financial services and public sectors, having been born of a partnership between BCK Kenya Limited and Strathmore University and blending commercial, academic and research excellence to deliver tailored digital solutions, the company is prepared to help modernise the East African infrastructure gap.
Payment Fabric is designed to allow issuers to deliver fintech-grade features without replacing existing core infrastructure. Accredited under the Mastercard Engage Partner Programme, Stanchion delivers a suite of Digital-First capabilities—including tokenisation, dynamic card security codes, PIN management and modern issuer services—designed to help banks meet rising customer expectations for secure, seamless payment experiences.
“We are seeing a growing demand globally for flexible and future-ready payment infrastructure. Our partnership with TaiFintech supports our strategy to extend access to Stanchion’s Payment Fabric, helping issuers in Kenya drive innovation and remain competitive,” says Norman Frankel, chief growth officer at Stanchion.
Selecting Stanchion
As Kenyan markets rapidly adopt new payment methods, issuers need trusted partners who can modernise offerings without disrupting core systems. Stanchion’s Payment Fabric allows cardholders to add cards to digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay and to transact securely across all channels — whether in-store, online or in-app. It also enables in-app controls, allowing customers to manage card credentials, PIN settings and transaction controls directly within their banking apps.
“This strategic partnership merges strong commercial capabilities with renowned academic and research expertise, positioning TaiFintech to deliver integrated digital platforms that support clients in achieving their digitisation strategies and enhancing customer journeys,” state Dr. Joseph Sevilla and Pat Muthui, who are founding directors of TaiFintech.
“As Africa enters a decade of unprecedented financial transformation, TaiFintech has partnered with Stanchion, a global leader in advanced technology software, to empower providers of financial services with seamless integration capabilities. This collaboration enables our clients to transition smoothly through digital change, modernise legacy systems and deliver secure, innovative experiences to their customers.”
The next step in Stanchion’s mission
The partnership reinforces Stanchion’s commitment to building a strong, trusted partner ecosystem capable of supporting clients in every region. As part of the Payment Fabric Reseller Programme, TaiFintech will provide local expertise and market access, backed by Stanchion’s global delivery capability and deep domain knowledge.
“Our Payment Fabric technology enables issuers to deliver the secure, digital card experiences that today’s customers expect, while also modernising legacy systems and improving operational efficiency,” says Pierre Aurel, chief product officer at Stanchion.
“What sets Payment Fabric apart is its ability to layer new functionality onto existing card management systems (CMS), without needing to replace or overhaul core infrastructure. This provides a lower-risk, more cost-effective path to innovation, especially compared to migrating to cloud-based issuer processors.”
