Tech Safaricom Offers Anti-Fraud Solution to Banks to Combat SIM-Swap Fraud Safaricom has partnered with six banks to offer an anti-fraud solution called SIM-Swap-Check. The solution provides banks with an API By Richard OkenyeMarch 3, 20230
Telcos Airtel Kenya Introduces eSIM, Check Compatibility and Activation Airtel Kenya just launched eSIM, the technology that replaces traditional SIM cards. The eSIM is a digital SIM that provides By Richard OkenyeFebruary 24, 20230
Telcos Safaricom to Pay KES 19B for M-PESA License in Ethiopia, Plus other Requirements In 2021, Safaricom was awarded a license to expand its telecommunication services to Ethiopia. In July, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc was registered. By Richard OkenyeFebruary 22, 20230
Telcos Safaricom Plans to Fully Transform to a Tech Company By 2025 Safaricom updated stakeholders on its quest to become a purpose-led technology firm by 2025 during its inaugural investor day yesterday. By Richard OkenyeFebruary 16, 20232
How-To How to Easily Send Money, Pay Bills from EU/US to Kenya on M-PESA Sending money from Europe or the US to Kenya’s M-PESA mobile wallet has never been easier. This is all thanks By Richard OkenyeFebruary 16, 20233
Telcos Airtel 5G to Start With High Income Neighborhoods in Nairobi Airtel is finally playing catch up for 5G service delivery to its customers in Kenya. It has been a a By Richard OkenyeFebruary 14, 20230
Smartphones How to Get a Phone for KES 20 a Day with Safaricom Yes, this is no clickbait. Safaricom has an affordable smartphone device financing plan dubbed Lipa Mdogo Mdogo. This plan allows its By Richard OkenyeFebruary 13, 20233
Telcos M-PESA Fuliza-Transaction Charges and Withdrawal Fees in 2023 Fuliza is a overdraft service that allows Safaricom’s M-PESA customers to complete their M-PESA transactions even when they do not By Richard OkenyeJanuary 26, 20233
Governance High Court of Kenya Suspends Bank-to-M-PESA Charges Pending Court Case The High Court of Kenya has ordered Safaricom and the Central Bank of Kenya to suspend the recently reintroduced bank-to-M-PESA By Richard OkenyeJanuary 13, 20231
Telcos Here are the M-PESA Transaction Charges as of January 2023 It is a new year, and everyone is looking to spend wiser. Or most people I assume. The most recent By Richard OkenyeJanuary 4, 20233
Governance Bank to M-PESA Transaction Charges Across Banks in Kenya 2023 The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in December 2022 announced that it will be reinstating charges for money transfers between By Richard OkenyeJanuary 3, 20234
Apps Kenyan Apps Hall of Fame: The M-PESA App Bittersweet Features Until recently, I was using mySafaricom app for all M-PESA needs. It must have been one of the most difficult By Richard OkenyeDecember 30, 20220