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Introduction
Welcome to the YakaApp YakaniPay Ecommerce Payment Gateway
> POST /asm
{
"serviceName": "API_PURCHASE",
"paymentMethod": "MWALLET_ACCOUNT",
"amount": "10.00"
}YakaApp YakaniPay
YakaniPay is a payment gateway built for East African merchants. It provides a unified way to accept supported mobile-wallet, card, and bank-account payments through one API.
The documentation explains the endpoints, data formats, operating procedures, and examples needed for mobile apps, online stores, and custom commerce platforms.
Secure payments
Built around PCI DSS payment-security requirements.
East African reach
Designed for merchants serving Somalia, Djibouti, Uganda, and the wider region.
Multiple wallets
WAAFI, ZAAD, EVCPlus, SAHAL, MTN Mobile Money, and Airtel Money.
Cards and accounts
Card and supported bank-account payment journeys through one integration.
Setup
- API access
Obtain valid provider credentials, including the required API key and client identifier.
- Secure environment
Use HTTPS in development and production.
- Compatibility
Send and receive JSON over HTTPS from a server-side environment.
- Development tools
Use a REST client and suitable development environment for testing.