FintechFull Stack Developer
KIKA
A pan-African mobile application for managing modern tontines (savings circles) with mobile money integration, automated reminders, and real-time tracking.
Client
Bakar Entreprises SARL
Year
2024
Duration
12 months
Status
Live
Project Description
KIKA is a mobile application designed to modernize the traditional African tontine system. It enables users to create, manage, and participate in savings circles with complete transparency and security.
Key Features
- Digital tontine creation with customizable contribution amounts and frequencies
- Mobile Money integration (Orange, MTN, Wave) for seamless payments
- Automated reminders and payment tracking
- Role-based access control for tontine administrators
- Real-time notifications and activity feeds
- Secure fund distribution based on defined rotation order
Technical Implementation
Built a cross-platform mobile application using React Native with a robust Node.js backend. Integrated multiple mobile money APIs for pan-African coverage. Implemented real-time updates using WebSockets and ensured data security with end-to-end encryption.
Results & Impact
- Successfully launched in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire
- Partnered with BGFI Bank for financial inclusion
- Processed thousands of secure transactions daily
- Achieved 99.9% uptime with AWS infrastructure
