Money

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

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, virtual debit cards have emerged as a convenient alternative for online transactions. If you are in Africa, there are a bunch of Fintech Startups giving you the ability to create and use one. We have extensively covered the benefits and... Read More

M-PESA is a mobile money service that allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, buy goods and services, and access financial products using their mobile phones. It was launched in Kenya in 2007 by Safaricom, the leading mobile network operator in the country,... Read More

Are you relocating or traveling abroad soon? Then you need to request for a travel allowance from your bank. Here’s why - at the moment, there’s a significant gap between the official rates and black market rates.  Unfortunately, this means any Nigerian traveler who plans... Read More

M-PESA is massive in Kenya and for many people, is the primary mode of payment and transaction. However, the versatility of this platform seems to be a little limited when it comes to international money transfers and payments. Of course, Safaricom has tried to integrate... Read More

Not too long ago, we saw the three main telcos in Kenya; Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom Kenya come together to enable mobile money interoperability within their respective services. With that, it is now easy to transfer money from your mobile wallet to anyone in Kenya,... Read More

We live in an increasingly connected age and there are tons of ways of making money and transacting online. In recognition of this, many governments have taken notice of the opportunities that such transactions present. In Kenya, the Central Bank has been debating the possibility... Read More