Airtel Mobile Commerce Debuts a New Payment Solution
Airtel Money GlobalPay Card launched to connect customers with global online marketplaces. Collaboration with Mastercard to empower 150 million mobile users in Africa.
The most popular payment methods in Kenya 2024: Cash is king but M-Pesa remains huge
Rising transaction charges prompt merchants to shift to cash transactions. Cash accounts for 80% of daily transactions in Kenya.
Kenyan parliament pushes for Safaricom, M-PESA split
Revival of the 2022 Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill in Kenya. Proposed split of Safaricom from its mobile money unit, M-PESA.
Next Wave: What’s the future of Kenyan fintechs?
M-Pesa processed 20 billion transactions in 2023, representing 60% of Kenya's GDP. Kenyan fintechs secured only 8% of total investments in the fintech sector from 2019 to 2023.
Starlink’s Evolving Presence in Kenya: Affordable Satellite Internet on the Horizon
SpaceX's Starlink is introducing the 'Starlink Mini' antenna in Kenya, potentially transforming internet access. The satellite-based service offers an alternative to traditional internet infrastructure and may provide more reliable connectivity.
