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CBK proposes cap on mobile money fees to ease transfer costs
CBK proposes cap on mobile money fees to ease transfer costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The proposal aims to reduce the average cost of person-to-person (P2P) mobile money transactions from Sh23 in 2024 to Sh10 by 2028, while capping char...

Kenya leads in mobile money borrowing as Sub-Saharan Africa leans on informal loans - World Bank Report
Kenya leads in mobile money borrowing as Sub-Saharan Africa leans on informal loans - World Bank Report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

In 2024, 32 per cent of Kenyan adults borrowed from mobile money providers, the highest share in the region.

Kenya's mobile money transactions hit record Sh6.5 trillion
Kenya's mobile money transactions hit record Sh6.5 trillion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Airtel's policy change allowed users to receive funds directly into their e-wallets without being compelled to withdraw within a week or risk having t...

Safaricom rolls out standing order feature for M-Pesa users
Safaricom rolls out standing order feature for M-Pesa users
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

The addition of M-Pesa Ratiba reaffirms Safaricom's commitment to its vision of transforming lives.

Airtel removes 7-day limit for accessing money from competing networks
Airtel removes 7-day limit for accessing money from competing networks
Saleem Abdi  |  Feb 08, 2024

Airtel Kenya hopes the change expands its mobile money market.

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