M-Pesa
Fintech

M-Pesa Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 51m Customers in Seven Countries

M-Pesa, Africa’s largest fintech provider, which was in March 2007; is celebrating 15 years today. The Kenyan-headquartered firm initially allowed

M-Pesa
Apps Fintech Payment

African Fintech Firm, M-Pesa Hits 50m Monthly Active Customers

M-Pesa has reached 50 million monthly active customers, cementing its position as Africa’s largest fintech platform. Launched more than 14

Mondia Pay
Fintech Partnership

Mondia Pay, M-Pesa Partner to Boost Access to Digital Entertainment in Tanzania

Mondia Pay and M-Pesa have partnered to allow Tanzanians to conveniently access Mondia’s leading suite of online content on the

Safaricom
Apps Business Payment

Safaricom Introduces M-Pesa For Business App

Safaricom has announced a Lipa Na M-Pesa Business smartphone app for the more than 170,000 merchants on the service. Named

M-Pesa
Fintech Partnership Payment

Visa and Safaricom Partner to Expand M-Pesa Financial Offerings

Visa and Safaricom, the East African telecom giant; have agreed on a deal that will connect M-Pesa financial offerings with

M-Pesa
Acquisition Business Fintech

Vodacom and Safaricom Buy Out Vodafone in M-Pesa Deal

Vodacom and Safaricom are now the 100% owners of M-Pesa after they bought the shares of Vodafone. Safaricom was a

Carbon
Africa Fintech Payment

Nigerian Fintech Startup, Carbon Expands to Kenya

Carbon, a Nigerian fintech startup, has expanded to Kenya, making its entry into East Africa’s biggest market. Following the expansion,