M-Pesa
Examining M-Pesa’s transformative role in mobile banking and economic change in emerging markets.
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Kenyan Matatus Have Finally Gone Cashless, And M-PESA Is King
Insights At a Glance: Matatus in Nairobi and beyond have fully embraced M-PESA as the primary mode of fare payment.…
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How to Withdraw PayPal Funds Straight from the M-PESA App
Insights At a Glance: The M-PESA app now supports direct PayPal withdrawals. No browser redirections because everything happens within the…
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Safaricom Bags Three Big Wins for Impact on Gender Diversity, Digital Insurance, and Mobile Retail Innovation
Safaricom is popping the champagne. The Kenyan tech giant has just scooped up not one, not two, but three major…
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Kenya’s Digital Growth Surge: Smartphones, Mobile Money & Cyber Threats on the Rise
Insights At a Glance: SIM subscriptions hit 76.16 million; smartphone usage now at 80.8%. Mobile money subscribers reach 45.36 million.…
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Protests Cast Shadow Over Nairobi’s Upcoming M-PESA Sokoni Festival
Insights At a Glance: The upcoming Safaricom’s M-PESA Sokoni Festival Nairobi edition, scheduled for June 16, may face delays or…
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Safaricom Offering Cashback If You Book a Flight via Trips on M-PESA App for a Limited Time
Insights At a Glance: Get KES 2,000 cashback when you book a flight via the Trips app on the M-PESA…
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How to Buy Airtel Airtime or Bundles from M-PESA Using the My Airtel App
Insights At a Glance: Open the My Airtel app, choose Buy Airtime or Buy Bundles. Under payment options, enter your…
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Kenyan Government to Sell Safaricom Stake as Part of KES 149 Billion Privatisation Push
Kenya plans to sell Safaricom stake to raise KES 149B, amid fiscal pressure, strong M-PESA growth, and spending concerns.
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Fuliza Biashara Gets Major Upgrade as Safaricom Rolls Out Taasi Loans
Safaricom revamps MSME credit offerings with Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi loans for flexible business financing.
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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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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.
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From Telco to Techco: Safaricom’s Bold Vision at Decode 3.0 Explained
Safaricom Decode 3.0 showcased AI, fintech, gaming, sustainability, VRBT, and Daraja 3.0, mapping Kenya’s digital transformation.
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M-PESA Marks 18 Years, Officially Launches Ziidi Investment
M-PESA celebrates 18 years, launches Ziidi Investment Platform, and expands digital financial services to enhance customer wealth and inclusion.
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M-PESA Jr. NBA Program to Transform Youth Basketball in Kenya—Reaching 10,000 Players
NBA Africa and Safaricom’s M-PESA launch Kenya’s largest Jr. NBA program, empowering 10,000 youth with basketball training and financial literacy.
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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.
