Please join us in welcoming Plounne Oyunge to the Mojaloop Foundation as Senior Community & Program Manager. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Plounne brings experience across banking, digital financial inclusion, and payment switch strategy, with a strong focus on interoperable payment systems and ecosystem development.
As Plounne steps into this role, she shared more about her background, what drew her to Mojaloop, and what excites her most about the work ahead.
Tell us about your background and what led you to join the Mojaloop Foundation.
I come from a background spanning banking, digital financial inclusion, and payment switch business strategy, based in Nairobi.
At Pesalink, I led and contributed to strategic initiatives focused on strengthening organizational maturity, including governance, risk, and compliance, as well as ecosystem partnerships. This work gave me deep exposure to the design and scaling of interoperable payment systems, along with the policy and regulatory environments that shape them.
I was drawn to the Mojaloop Foundation by its commitment to open, interoperable digital payment infrastructure and its role in advancing digital public infrastructure. The opportunity to contribute to solutions that support country‑level sovereignty, while expanding access to inclusive financial services, strongly aligns with my experience and interests.
What is your role at Mojaloop, and what will you be focusing on in the near term?
In my role as Senior Community & Program Manager, I focus on building a strong and sustainable Mojaloop ecosystem by driving engagement and capability across the community, particularly among system integrators and technical service providers.
In the near term, I will be leading the Mojaloop Accelerator Program, which aims to grow and strengthen system integrators to support Mojaloop deployments and long‑term sustainability. This work is key to enabling countries to develop greater sovereignty and independence in their payment infrastructure, while also supporting broader ecosystem growth through strong, locally embedded capabilities.
What excites you most about Mojaloop’s mission and the work ahead?
What excites me most is Mojaloop’s potential to transform how payment systems are built, not only in Kenya but globally, by shifting from closed, fragmented infrastructures to open, interoperable networks that can serve as digital public infrastructure.
I am particularly motivated by the role Mojaloop can play in supporting country sovereignty while enabling inclusive and resilient financial ecosystems. The focus on growing local system integrators and ecosystem players is critical not only for successful deployments but also for ensuring long‑term ownership and sustainability within markets.
I’m also passionate about advancing financial inclusion for women, and I’m excited by the opportunity to contribute to solutions that expand access and participation in the digital economy.
Equally important is Mojaloop’s collaborative, open‑source model, where shared learning and collective contribution drive innovation and meaningful, lasting impact.
