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I left top World Bank job to build fintech start-up

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Wayapay co-founders Dr David Wachira and Hempstone Maroria. [File, Standard]

Three and a half years ago, two men embarked on a project that would see the growth of a unique and convenient financial technology platform.

The two, Dr David Wachira and Hempstone Maroria, came from different professional backgrounds.

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