Banking & Payments

Starting February 5th, 2024, sending money to unregistered M-PESA users will no longer be possible. This significant change announced by Safaricom aims to enhance security and combat financial risks within the mobile money platform. But what does this mean for you, and how will it... Read More

Safaricom's M-PESA is pretty much synonymous with mobile money and mobile banking in Kenya. So engrained into our culture is this platform that today, you can leave your house with just your phone, no wallet, and still be more than okay and transact everywhere. From... Read More

In a bid to make the process of tax payment more convenient and accessible, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently rolled out a new USSD shortcode: *285#. This feature allows users to seamlessly pay their taxes and access crucial Tax Identification Number (TIN) services... Read More

In early 2018, M-PESA partnered with PayPal to help its users transact between the two popular platforms with ease. Before that, the most straightforward way to transact would be to link your PayPal account to your Equity Bank account. While this method did work, it... Read More

Kenya Power and Lighting Company is the only well-known consumer-facing power distribution company in Kenya. Hated for the outages and service reliability in some areas, the company doesn't nearly get enough credit for the efforts it has made to keep us all well-lit and connected... Read More

Safaricom, the leading mobile network operator in Kenya, has announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to increase the M-PESA account and daily transaction limits to Ksh.500,000. This is a significant boost for the millions of customers who rely... Read More

The past few days have seen a new frenzy online surrounding a new cryptocurrency dubbed Worldcoin. Worldcoin is a new global digital currency that aims to create a new identity and financial network owned by everyone. It was founded by Alex Blania and Sam Altman,... Read More

Chipper Cash, a leading fintech company serving over five million customers across Africa, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Rwanda. This expansion demonstrates Chipper Cash's dedication to providing trusted and easily accessible financial services throughout the continent and beyond. The company celebrated its... Read More

Since its launch on November 29th 2022, clinicPesa has been transforming the healthcare landscape in Uganda, providing a lifeline to thousands of individuals who previously struggled to access affordable and timely medical services. clinicPesa is a digital platform for managing medical expense savings, micro-loans and... Read More