Project Purpose and Goal
Yala Pay started in Somalia and expanded to Kenya to provide businesses with streamlined payment solutions. The project aimed to develop a scalable payment platform that would support efficient, secure transaction management across web and mobile platforms.
The focus was on ensuring a seamless, unified experience between the WordPress-built landing page and the Flutter-based mobile app, creating a consistent look and feel for users across devices.
Problems and Thought Process
Many businesses in Somalia and Kenya lacked a unified payment system that could manage various payment channels securely and efficiently. The challenge was to:
- Provide a simple yet powerful solution for business owners.
- Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.
- Support multiple payment gateways for diverse transaction needs.
User Experience & Feature Integration
- Designed a cohesive UI/UX that matched both the landing page and mobile app.
- Integrated POS systems, bulk payments, and diverse payment gateways.
- Ensured real-time transaction tracking and data synchronization between the backend and frontend.
Web Stack and Explanation
Yala Pay’s platform was built with a combination of WordPress and modern web technologies:
- WordPress for a dynamic, easily manageable landing page.
- Flutter for a seamless cross-platform mobile experience.
- React & Node.js for scalability and backend efficiency.
- PostgreSQL for secure, structured transaction management.
Lessons Learned & Future Work
The platform successfully streamlined payment processing, allowing businesses to manage transactions seamlessly. Future improvements include:
- Enhanced AI-driven fraud detection for better security.
- Expansion to additional markets in East Africa.
- Further UX refinements to optimize user workflows.