M-Pesa
Examining M-Pesa’s transformative role in mobile banking and economic change in emerging markets.
- Interesting Reads
Safaricomβs 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…
- Business
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
Kenyaβs 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 β 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.
- News
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
Netflixβs Continued Struggle in Kenya: A Missed Opportunity Compared to Starlinkβs 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: Whatβs Holding Them Back?
One of the main topics we tackled was Airtelβs competitiveness in a market dominated by Safaricom. We talked about their…
- News
Safaricom to Conduct Scheduled M-PESA Maintenance on Sunday 11th August
Safaricom will conduct M-PESA maintenance on Sunday, August 11th, from 11 PM to 4 AM, affecting key services temporarily.
- News
Safaricom Mali Users See Wrong Profiles in Major Privacy Breach
Safaricom Mali app faces privacy breach, showing wrong user profiles and balances. Customers should monitor accounts and report any issues.
- News
Safaricom Pledges KES 50M for Victims of Protests, Launches #GenZforGenZ Initiative
Safaricom commits KES 50M to aid protest victims, enhance hospital infrastructure, and launches #GenZforGenZ initiative for community support.
- News
Consumer Choices Shift: The Top 10 Superbrands in Kenya for 2024
M-PESA leads Kenya's 2024 Superbrands, reflecting shifts in consumer spending amid economic challenges and a preference for essential services.
- News
M-Pesa Experiencing Delays in Confirmation Messages
M-Pesa faces delays in transaction confirmations, causing widespread inconvenience. Safaricom has yet to comment on these issues.
