Chaka Unveils Hisa, Expands Trading Across Nigeria and Kenya

A new name. A wider ambition. Nigeria’s pioneering investment app just became something considerably bigger.

Chaka Technologies Ltd has unveiled Hisa, a rebranded investment platform designed to broaden access to local and international investment opportunities for retail investors across Nigeria. The company announced the launch on Tuesday, describing Hisa as the next phase of its mission to make investing more accessible across Africa, with the new platform now connecting Nigerian, Kenyan, and United States markets within a single application.

What Changes With Hisa

According to the company, Hisa replaces the existing Chaka trading app entirely while introducing a redesigned user experience, automated investing features, after hours trading capability, integrated market intelligence tools, and a simplified flat fee structure. Existing Chaka users will automatically retain access to their portfolios and transaction histories as they transition to the new platform.

The name itself carries meaning. Hisa is derived from the Swahili word for shares, reflecting the company’s ambition to serve a wider pan African audience rather than remaining a Nigeria specific product. Investors using the platform can now access stocks listed on the Nigerian Exchange, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and selected United States listed equities and exchange traded funds through one unified app.

A New Research Feature

The platform also introduces Atlas, an in app research feature designed to provide users with market insights while making investment decisions. For a market where many first time investors have historically viewed stock trading as complex or inaccessible, tools like Atlas aim to lower that barrier by offering guidance directly within the investing experience itself.

Chaka, which became Nigeria’s first SEC licensed digital sub broker, says the rebrand reflects a broader shift from simply building access infrastructure toward creating a more seamless, intuitive investing experience for everyday retail users.

Part of a Growing Fintech Trend

This launch comes as digital investment platforms continue to play an increasing role in expanding retail participation in African capital markets. Nigeria’s broader fintech ecosystem has grown substantially in recent years, with total funding across the sector surpassing $2.17 billion and continued expansion into new product categories beyond traditional payments and lending.

Hisa is now available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. For Nigerian investors who have long wanted simpler access to both local and global stock markets, this rebrand represents a meaningful step toward exactly that.