Mobile Money
Explore how Mobile Money is revolutionizing financial transactions and banking across the globe.
- News
Airtel Money changes Rudishiwa transaction rewards from airtime to cashback
When Airtel Kenya launched the Rudishiwa Transaction Fee campaign in December 2023, it positioned the promotion as a simple way…
- 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
Safaricom’s quietly launched Akiba Bundles turn data purchases into ZiiDi investments: Here’s how
A few days ago, I received an SMS from the green telco that immediately caught my eye: "More data. More…
- 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…
- Business
Co-op Bank Is About to Turn Kenyan Traders’ Phones Into Card Machines. It Won’t Replace M-Pesa
Co-op Bank is set to launch Visa Accept in Kenya, turning traders' phones into card terminals. Here is what changes.
- News
Safaricom warns Ziidi Trader users against fake website
Safaricom has issued an urgent warning to customers after discovering a fake website impersonating its fast-growing Ziidi Trader investment platform.…
- Business
Nuvion Partners With Visa Direct to Speed Up Cross-Border Payouts
Nuvion is plugging into Visa Direct to move business money across borders faster, to cards, accounts and wallets. The Miami…
- News
M-PESA now holds nearly KES 20bn in Ziidi savings
Safaricom's Ziidi funds now hold nearly KES 20 billion inside M-PESA. We explain the savings shift, the opt-in gap and…
- Business
Airtel Money Users Can Now Deposit and Withdraw Cash at 22,000 KCB Agents
Airtel Money customers can now deposit and withdraw cash at over 22,000 KCB agents across Kenya, deepening competition with M-Pesa.
- News
Scams on Legitimate Shopping Sites Are Now the Biggest Source of Fraud Losses in Kenya
TransUnion says third-party seller scams on legitimate shopping sites caused most fraud losses in Kenya, with KES 108,132 median loss.
- News
89% of Kenyans Now Use AI to Shop, But Only 29% Would Trust It to Pay, Visa Study Finds
Visa's Stay Secure 2026 study: 89% of Kenyans shop with AI, but only 29% trust AI agents at checkout.
- How To/ Explained
How to Buy Airtel Airtime via M-Pesa Using Pesapal Paybill 220220
Buy Airtel airtime directly from M-Pesa using Pesapal Paybill 220220. Step-by-step guide for topping up any Airtel number.
- News
PayPal Freezes and Blocks Kenyan Accounts Over Money-Laundering Checks
PayPal is freezing and blocking Kenyan accounts, demanding work contracts and proof of address as part of an anti-money-laundering crackdown.
- Interesting Reads
From hype to proof: what Africa’s 2026 business shift means for Kenyan tech
TheBoardroom Africa's 2026 report says African business is trading growth stories for provable performance. We unpack what it means for…
- Business
Tanzania Just Got the PayPal–M-PESA Service Kenyans Have Used Since 2018
Tanzania catches up to Kenya as Vodacom and PayPal open a direct bridge between the M-PESA Super App and PayPal…
