Topic: M-Pesa
Safaricom’s Sh983 billion boost powers jobs, innovation, sustainability in Kenya
Oct 24, 2024 at 08:20 PM
Safaricom has reaffirmed its dominant role in Kenya’s socio-economic landscape, injecting Sh983 billion into the economy while supporting over 1.28 million jobs in the last finan...
Safaricom marks 24 years of impactful transformation, service and innovation
Oct 23, 2024 at 04:21 PM
Today, Safaricom stands tall as a beacon of connectivity and innovation, celebrating 24 remarkable years since its inception in the year 2000....
Why Kenya's mobile money subscribers expanded by 1.1 million in just six months
Oct 14, 2024 at 05:37 PM
Kenya's mobile money subscribers realised a remarkable 2.76 per cent growth equivalent to 1.1 million subscribers, to reach a total of 39.8 million in the six months enging June 20...
M-Pesa Global expands to Ethiopia to boost cross-border financial inclusion
Oct 14, 2024 at 05:13 PM
In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering financial inclusion and regional integration, Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia....
Kuria 'clarifies' comments on paybill and till numbers transitioning to virtual ETRs
Oct 11, 2024 at 01:05 PM
Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, has addressed recent media reports that he termed as misinterpretations of his remarks on Virtual Electronic Tax Registers (E...
Govt addresses reports on steps to deal with Sh7 billion Hustler Fund defaulters
Oct 03, 2024 at 06:33 PM
The government has now denied recent reports of its intention to deduct loans from mobile wallets for defaulters of the Hustler Fund, a programme designed to enhance financial incl...
Here is all you need to know about Safaricom's new M-Pesa Ratiba feature
Oct 01, 2024 at 03:35 PM
Safaricom has unveiled M-PESA Ratiba, a pioneering feature in mobile money that promises to revolutionise recurring payments....
Why Kenyans won't be able to access M-Pesa services for over 4 hours tonight
Sep 10, 2024 at 01:01 PM
Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, Safaricom, has announced a planned disruption of its popular mobile money platform, M-Pesa, on Tuesday....
Kenyan mobile money transactions witness decline amid economic strain
Jul 24, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Kenya’s once-booming mobile money sector is showing signs of strain as the country grapples with economic challenges....
Safaricom partners with Dahabshiil to make sending money to Ethiopia easier
Jul 01, 2024 at 02:33 PM
On Friday, Safaricom Ethiopia announced an innovative partnership with Dahabshiil, marking a significant milestone in the realm of international money transfers....
Safaricom addresses service disruptions and advises on alternative channels
Jun 25, 2024 at 08:45 PM
Safaricom PLC, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, announced a service disruption on Monday, affecting internet connectivity and some mobile applications....
Airtel Money cash-out code removal triggers mobile money subscription surge
Jun 25, 2024 at 03:04 PM
The number of mobile money subscribers in Kenya has witnessed a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2024, reversing a year-long trend of decline....
Nairobi soars in Global Startup rankings, despite local funding challenges
Jun 07, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Nairobi has cemented its position as a rising star in the African startup scene, advancing 24 positions to achieve the 113th spot globally, a notable...
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9 startups set for Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program first cohort
May 29, 2024 at 01:14 PM
In a significant move to foster technological innovation and entrepreneurial growth, Safaricom, alongside M-Pesa Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, has introduced nine pioneering sta...
Why you won't be able to buy Kenya Power prepaid tokens this weekend
May 27, 2024 at 01:36 PM
Kenya Power, the main electricity distributor in Kenya, is advising its prepaid customers to stock up on electricity tokens before a planned system upgrade slated for this coming w...
Kenyans rethink mobile money as tax hike looms on the horizon
May 21, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Kenya, a nation synonymous with mobile money innovation, might be witnessing a shift in consumer habits....
Betsafe joins exodus as Kenyan betting industry feels the squeeze of high taxes
May 16, 2024 at 09:48 AM
Betting firm Betsafe has joined the exodus of companies leaving the Kenyan market, citing a heavy tax burden that has rendered the industry unsustainable....
I&M Bank facilitates SMEs growth with free M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers
Apr 15, 2024 at 04:49 PM
In a bid to bolster the growth of small businesses and enhance financial inclusivity, I&M Bank has extended its offering of free M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers to sole business ...
EACC arrests DCI officer in Nyandarua for alleged bribery in M-Pesa fraud case
Apr 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM
In a significant stride towards combating corruption, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Central Regional Office in Nyeri has apprehended Luke Nyasangah, a Detective ...
M-Pesa delinkage from parent, Safaricom, stalled by Sh75 billion tax hurdle
Apr 04, 2024 at 03:56 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) push to separate M-Pesa, the country's dominant mobile money platform, from its operator Safaricom, has encountered a significant hurdle – a pot...
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