M-Pesa
Examining M-Pesa’s transformative role in mobile banking and economic change in emerging markets.
- Announcements
Disruption in M-Pesa Payments for Kenya Power Tokens Leaves Customers Frustrated
M-Pesa users face ongoing issues purchasing Kenya Power tokens, forcing reliance on alternative platforms like Airtel Money, Equitel, and banks.
- News
M-Pesa to join PesaLink: Convenience or Cost for Kenyan Users?
M-Pesa integrates with PesaLink, enhancing financial interoperability, streamlining transactions, and reshaping Kenya’s digital payment landscape amidst regulatory developments.
- News
Ziidi Fund Debut Sparks Confusion as Mali Users Face Contradictory Messages on M-Pesa
Safaricom’s Ziidi launch sparks confusion as Mali users face forced migrations, app errors, and lack of official communication.
- News
Safaricom Expands M-Pesa Investments with Ziidi Money Market Fund Approval
Safaricom launches Ziidi Money Market Fund on M-Pesa, offering new investment options alongside Mali, with CMA regulatory approval.
- News
Airtel Money Customers Can Now Use Naivas for Deposits and Withdrawals
Airtel Money partners with Naivas Supermarket, expanding cash deposit and withdrawal services nationwide, enhancing accessibility and customer convenience.
- Interesting Reads
Safaricom’s KES 983 Billion Contribution and Digital Transformation Vision as it Celebrates 24 Years
Safaricom celebrates 24 years, reporting KES 983 billion economic impact, M-PESA growth, and a commitment to digital inclusion and sustainability…
- Announcements
Safaricom Partners with tappi to Digitize 650,000 MSMEs Across Kenya
Safaricom partners with tappi to digitize 650,000 MSMEs in Kenya, offering affordable tools to boost online presence and growth.
- News
Mobile Money in Kenya: 2024 Growth Soars Amid New Interoperability Policies
Kenya’s mobile money subscriptions reached 39.8M, driven by seamless M-Pesa-Airtel transfers, smartphone adoption, and expanded telecom infrastructure.
- 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
Safaricom M-Pesa and MySafaricom Apps Currently Down
Safaricom's M-Pesa and MySafaricom apps are down, customers advised to use *334# or SIM toolkit for services.
- News
M-Pesa Introduces Standing Orders with Ratiba – Everything You Need to Know
Safaricom launches M-Pesa Ratiba, allowing users to automate recurring payments, enhancing convenience for bills, subscriptions, and services.
- News
Mastercard Joins Forces with Safaricom to Boost M-PESA Merchants and Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Safaricom and Mastercard partner to enhance digital payments and cross-border remittances, benefiting 636,000 M-PESA merchants across Kenya.
- Announcements
Visa Awards Payment Facilitator Certificate to Safaricom, Expanding Merchant Payment Solutions
Visa awards Safaricom a Payment Facilitator Certificate, enabling merchant payments with cars,, enhancing flexibility, security, and MSME empowerment.
- Opinion
Netflix’s Continued Struggle in Kenya: A Missed Opportunity Compared to Starlink’s Success with M-Pesa
Netflix's slow growth in Kenya contrasts with Starlink's success, due to Netflix's lack of M-Pesa integration and local payment options.
- 24 Bit
Airtel’s Battle for Market Share in Kenya: What’s Holding Them Back?
One of the main topics we tackled was Airtel’s competitiveness in a market dominated by Safaricom. We talked about their…
