Value of mobile commerce rises 35pc to hit Kshs. 9.4 trillion
Consumers in Kenya found convenience in mobile money to transact during the pandemic as the value of mobile commerce surged 35% last year to reach...
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Police arrest two sim-swap fraud suspects in Nakuru
Police have arrested two suspects who defrauded a Kiambu couple over Kshs 716,000 in a Sim swap scam in June 2021. According to the Directorate...
Group calls on KFS to end Safaricom monopoly for Likoni toll payments
Okoa Mombasa is calling upon the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) to revoke its deal with Safaricom, which requires all tolls at the Likoni ferry to...
Safaricom, HELB roll out smart mobile payment solution
Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to roll out a smart mobile payment solution for students of tertiary institutions to access...
Safaricom launches Mpesa bill manager for businesses
Safaricom has announced the launch of an M-PESA Bill Management service. The innovation targets schools, landlords, utilities and other businesses with repeat payments, offering a...
Carrefour launches mobile app to enhance online shopping
Carrefour Kenya has launched a new mobile application that will enhance the online shopping experience for its Kenyan customers. With the app customers are promised...
Safaricom donates Ksh 17M to save roan antelopes from extinction
Safaricom through the M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Northern Rangelands Trust and Back to Africa to protect the remaining roan...
Safaricom launches M-Pesa short code service for feature phone users
Safaricom subscribers using feature phones can now access their M-Pesa services through a short code, the telco has announced. The firm says it has consolidated...
Safaricom makes Ksh 70.3B in full year net profit
Safaricom made Ksh 70.3 billion in full-year net profit, representing an 11.4 per cent increase on the Ksh 63.1 billion shillings that the telco made...
Safaricom and Vodacom complete Mpesa acquisition
Safaricom and Vodacom have completed the acquisition of the M-PESA brand, product development and support services from Vodafone through a newly-created joint venture. The transaction,...