M-Pesa Africa

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BUSINESS

Safaricom Partnership to Expand M-Pesa to West Africa

A collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA...

A customer at an M-Pesa agent outlet. In 2007, Safaricom and Vodafone launched M-PESA in Kenya as a way for customers to instantly send money to each other. [Photo/ Kuza Biashara]
BUSINESSMARKETS

M-Pesa Africa Hits 50 Million Active Customers

M-PESA on Tuesday, September 7 announced that it has reached 50 million monthly active customers strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech. Launched...

Safaricom Chief Financial Services Officer Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in a past briefing. He was confirmed as the new Managing Director at M-Pesa Africa.
BUSINESSCAREERS

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit: M-Pesa CEO Tasked With Continental Take-Over

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit was confirmed as the new Managing Director at M-Pesa Africa, with his appointment having taken effect on April 1, 2021. He...