Search Results for: financial inclusion
- Business
Should Parliament Regulate M-KOPA and Co.? Babu Owino Thinks So
Last week in Busia County, fiery Embakasi East MP Babu Owino threw a punch straight at Kenya’s device financing giants…
- News
PalmPay USSD Service Launched to Boost Financial Access and Security in Nigeria
PalmPay USSD service enhances financial access and security, enabling transactions without internet, expanding inclusion for Nigerian users.
- News
Visa Appoints John Njoroge as New Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia
Visa names John Njoroge as Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia to lead digital payment growth.
- News
M-PESA Now Supports Cross-Border Transfers Between Kenya and Ethiopia
Safaricom expands M-PESA Global to Ethiopia, enabling seamless cross-border money transfers, boosting digital payments, and fostering regional economic integration.
- News
M-PESA Celebrates 18 Years with Electrifying 18-Hour Concert at Uhuru Park
M-PESA celebrates 18 years with a star-studded 18-hour concert at Uhuru Park, showcasing Kenya's music, innovation, and community.
- Opinion
Why Microlenders in South Africa Are Under Regulatory Spotlight
South African microlenders face rising regulatory pressure under FICA and NCA; technology offers efficient solutions for compliance and risk management.
- News
Mastercard, Salaam Somali Bank launch Multi-Currency Waafi Prepaid Card
Mastercard and Salaam Somali Bank launch the Waafi multi-currency prepaid card, enhancing digital payments and financial inclusion for global travelers…
- News
Mastercard Partners with Fintech Startup Scale to Accelerate Digital Payment Solutions Across Africa and the Middle East
Mastercard partners with fintech startup Scale to accelerate digital payment solutions across Africa and the Middle East, enhancing financial inclusion.
- News
MANSA Partners with Bitmama to Enhance Cross-border Payments in Africa
MANSA partners with Bitmama to improve cross-border payments in Africa by addressing liquidity challenges and supporting trade.
- News
Kenya’s Central Bank Finally Regulates Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): What It Means for You
Kenya's new law regulates Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) providers, curbing predatory practices, enhancing consumer protection, and fostering financial inclusion.
- Interesting Reads
Mastercard Report: Kenya’s Economy Set for Growth in 2025 Amid Digital Transformation
Kenya’s 2025 economy grows 4.7%, driven by remittances, digital finance, high female workforce participation, stable inflation, and shifting consumer spending…
- News
Sochitel Group Introduces Borderless E-Voucher Solution in East Africa
Sochitel Group launches e-voucher platform in East Africa, enabling secure cashless transactions, promoting financial inclusion, and streamlining digital trade.
- Business
Kenyan SMEs Rapidly Adopting Digital Payments to Fuel Growth – Mastercard SME Confidence Index
Kenyan SMEs embrace digital payments, prioritize credit access, cybersecurity, and innovation to drive growth, as highlighted in Mastercard’s SME Confidence…
- News
M-KOPA’s Journey: Reaching 5 Million Customers and $1.5bn in Credit Expansion
M-KOPA reaches 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in credit, driving financial inclusion, digital access, and sustainability.
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s $1 Billion Gig Economy Is Built on Workers Who Have No Plan B
While Kenya over-regulates ride-hailing, an unregulated KES 132 billion social e-commerce sector secretly dominates 42% of the local gig economy.
