Driven by a passion for technology, he aims to leverage his expertise to support businesses and merchants in his country. His latest venture streamlines financial transactions.

Hassan Y. Jallow, a Gambian computer scientist and serial entrepreneur, is the founder and chief executive officer of Waychit, an innovative digital solution designed to simplify payments.

Launched in 2022, Waychit is a payment aggregation platform offering customized solutions for Gambian businesses. Its aim is to make financial transactions simpler, faster, and more accessible for payments, receipts, and purchases.

For individuals, Waychit streamlines everyday payments by consolidating services such as refueling, bill payment, mobile credit and data purchases, insurance subscriptions, and online shopping onto a single platform.

For merchants, the solution simplifies payment processing and enhances the customer experience. As an aggregator, it allows businesses to accept various payment methods, potentially increasing sales. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into consumer behavior, aiding merchants in refining their business strategies.

Prior to Waychit, Jallow founded the startup Assutech in 2015, where he continues to serve as the principal software architect. Specializing in software engineering, Assutech assists companies in automating internal processes to boost efficiency, save time, improve service delivery, and expand their customer base.

Jallow earned a degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Gambia in 2016. During his time at the university, he held the position of Director of Research and Training at the university’s Information Technology Association.

By Melchior Koba

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji