Mobile Money
Explore how Mobile Money is revolutionizing financial transactions and banking across the globe.
- News
Safaricom’s first month in Ethiopia; a breakdown of the numbers
Here's a breakdown of Safaricom Ethiopia first month looking at the customers signed up, prospects of M-Pesa service and current…
- Opinion
How diaspora remittances help shape Kenya’s economy
Here are some of the ways diaspora remittances have shaped the Kenyan economy in the last decade with over 10…
- News
KCB Bank partners with TerraPay to enhance cross-border remittances
With TerraPay onboard, KCB Bank seeks to fortify its position as a key player in strengthening the global payments ecosystem
- News
Airtel Money now a separate company from Airtel Network Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya has announced the official completion of the separation of Airtel Money (AMKL) from Airtel Networks…
- News
Flutterwave enables Google Pay option for payments
Flutterwave has today announced that Google Pay payment service will be available as an additional option for merchants on their…
- Announcements
Central Bank of Kenya issues DPO Group Payment Service Provider Licence
Digital payments provider DPO Group Kenya has received official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to offer PSP services in…
- News
O-City says it has on-boarded 10,000 Matatus to its cashless fare collection system
O-City says it has on-boarded 10,000 mattes hit Kenya to its Lipafare service which allows for cashless payments when using…
- News
Kenya Power Tokens can now ONLY be purchased via M-Pesa
Kenya Power is making M-Pesa the only means allowed when purchasing prepaid tokens effective 1st September 2022.
- Startups
Grey Fintech raises $2 Million Seed to expand to more markets
Grey has announced $2 Million in seed funding. The fintech which was started by two Nigerians currently operates in Nigeria…
- News
Central Bank grants ’Virtual Pay’ license to offer payment services
Virtual Pay is the latest firm to receive a license from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a…
- News
Absa invests KES 2 Billion to expand their digital banking facilities; allows instant online account opening
You can now open an Absa account in minutes from wherever you may be, and begin transacting immediately thanks to…
- Interesting Reads
Increased Smartphone Taxes are a Massive Setback for Kenya
With new legislation, Kenyans will be paying more for smartphones thanks to new taxes including 25% import and 10% excise…
- News
Immigrants still sending money back home despite rising costs of living; World Remit Report
According to a WorldRemit report, immigrants are still sending significant amounts of money back home despite rising costs of living.
- Startups
Bloc has acquired Orchestrate, formerly Getwallets
Bloc, Nigeria’s full-service FinTech and Banking as a Service infrastructure provider, announces its acquisition of Orchestrate