Search Results for: financial inclusion
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Mastercard and SomBank Join Forces to Revolutionize Payments in Somalia
Mastercard and SomBank introduce debit card, expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in Somalia.
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Airtel Money Partners With Britam for Affordable Insurance Covers
Airtel, Britam, and Inclusivity Solutions launch affordable insurance covers for Kenyans, enhancing financial inclusion and protection.
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Safaricom’s Half-Year Results 2024: A Detailed Analysis
Safaricom reports robust half-year growth, driven by M-PESA and data services, amid strategic price reductions and expansion.
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Stanbic Bank Switch Campaign Offers KES 7.2 Million in Prizes
Stanbic Bank Kenya launches "Switch Campaign," offering KES 7.2M in rewards to boost deposits and enhance customer banking experiences.
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Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional in Africa’s Mobile-First Economy
Africa's mobile-first economy demands robust cybersecurity as digital transformation accelerates across banking, identity, and essential services.
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Zamara is partnering with Boda Boda association to drive financial inclusion
Zamara Group, a financial service provider in the Kenyan market, has announced partnership with the United Boda Boda association.
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Treasury Cuts Hustler Fund Lifeline After Four Years and KES 12 Billion in Bad Loans
Treasury halts fresh Hustler Fund cash after KES 14.8 billion injected and roughly KES 12 billion stuck with defaulters, shifting…
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Watu Simu Finances Over 1 Million Mobile Devices in Kenya Within 23 Months of Market Entry
Watu Simu finances 1 million devices in Kenya, promoting digital inclusion with responsible BNPL models, while supporting economic and regulatory…
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Safaricom FY25 Results Explained: M-PESA Growth Solid, Ethiopia Losses Deepen Despite Expansion
Safaricom’s FY25 revenue hit KES 388.7B, driven by M-PESA growth in Kenya, while Ethiopia posted heavy losses.
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Central Bank of Kenya Announces Game-Changing Mobile Money Revisions
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) increases mobile money transaction limits and wallet sizes to boost digital payments and financial inclusion.
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Safaricom PLC Reaffirms Commitment to Ethiopia at Investor Day
Safaricom PLC's Investor Day showcases rapid Ethiopian expansion, commitment to innovation, and its vision to shape the country's digital future.
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Mastercard Research Reveals 93% of Women in Kenya Want to Start Businesses – Here’s What’s Driving Them
93% of Kenyan Women Considering Businesses as Financial Independence Drives Entrepreneurship Boom
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Kenya Capped Ride-Hailing Commissions at 18%. Here’s What Happened Next.
Kenya capped ride-hailing commissions at 18%. What followed; vehicle financing, fuel bundles, EV adoption, is a playbook other African markets…
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Lipa Later’s Stunning Fall Into Administration Exposes Deeper Fintech Fragility in Kenya
Lipa Later enters administration despite recent growth, exposing deeper issues in Kenya’s fintech ecosystem and startup sustainability under economic pressure.
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Africa’s Ride-Hailing Boom Has a 97% Male Problem
Kenya’s ride-hailing sector has a 97% male dominance. Beyond the app, structural barriers are locking women out of a billion-dollar…
