M-Pesa
Examining M-Pesa’s transformative role in mobile banking and economic change in emerging markets.
- Business
Ziidi Trader now accepts passports and military IDs to open accounts
Safaricom's Ziidi Trader now accepts Kenyan passports, military IDs and foreign passports, ending its previous national ID only requirement.
- News
Safaricom has switched on Tap to Pay in the M-PESA Business App
Safaricom has added Tap to Pay to the M-PESA Business App, letting merchants accept contactless payments on their phone.
- News
M-Pesa customers in Ethiopia can now withdraw cash from Bank of Abyssinia ATMs without a card
The withdrawals run through the M-Pesa app, work 24 hours a day, and Safaricom Ethiopia says more banks will follow.
- Interesting Reads
The New Tricks Fraudsters Use, and How to Stay Ahead of Them
A scammer needs a few seconds of your voice, one photo, or one careless SMS. Here are the tricks running…
- Business
Airtel Money launches ‘Bizna Wallet’, its Pochi la Biashara Rival
Airtel Money launched Bizna Wallet against Pochi la Biashara. Payments are free to KES 250,000, and Rudishiwa now pays cash.
- News
Safaricom reduces M-PESA fees: the new Pochi and Buy Goods tariffs explained
Safaricom cuts M-PESA fees: Pochi payments free up to KES 200, Buy Goods collections free up to KES 500.
- How To/ Explained
Explained: How Safaricom Handles Your Data, From M-PESA to Your Calls
Every call, M-PESA payment and app tap leaves a trail. Here is what Safaricom holds, who can see it, and…
- Business
Nineteen Banks Now Send Money for KES 20 or Nothing on PesaLink. Equity, Co-op and NCBA Still Don’t.
Nineteen Kenyan banks now charge nothing under KES 1,000 and a flat KES 20 above on PesaLink transfers. Full list…
- News
Safaricom’s biggest My OneApp update yet adds Home Fibre security, DStv management, roaming bundles & more
When Safaricom first introduced My OneApp a few months ago, it was clear they were taking a huge leap toward…
- News
Poll: Should Safaricom allow multiple phone (M-PESA) numbers in My OneApp?
When Safaricom introduced My OneApp, the idea was simple: bring everything together under one roof. Instead of juggling separate apps…
- Business
Another Safaricom Exec Exits: Esther Waititu Resigns as M-PESA Chief
Safaricom's financial services chief Esther Waititu has resigned, leaving on 31 July, the same day Vodacom formalises its control.
- News
Airtel Money quietly hikes M-PESA transfer fees to match Safaricom’s rates
For years, one of Airtel Money’s biggest selling points has been its cheaper transaction costs compared to M-PESA. Whether you’re…
- News
Court Rules a Correct PIN Is Not a Defence: Safaricom and DTB to Pay KES 4.4M SIM Swap Victim
High Court upholds ruling that Safaricom pays 60% and DTB 40% of KES 4.42 million stolen through SIM swap fraud.
- Business
Kenya and Tanzania Top Africa in Bank Shareholder Returns, and Mobile Money Is a Big Reason Why
Tanzania (59%) and Kenya (36%) beat the 23% global average on bank returns, says BCG. Here is what the figures…
- News
Safaricom’s My OneApp now lets you send M-PESA money for free, but there’s a catch
Safaricom is ramping up its campaign to get customers onto My OneApp, and this time, it’s using one of the…
