M-PESA

If you can recall, just as the Covid-19 pandemic was peaking in March 2020, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) put in place several measures to cushion Kenyans against the financial implications of the pandemic. One such measure was the waiver of all transaction charges... 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

As more and more people open themselves up to the idea of international business, there comes the need for a reliable payment platform that works well. Of course, PayPal, Skrill and other players are serving this need but more could be done. In Kenya, M-PESA... Read More

These are exciting times for anyone in the market for a music streaming service in Kenya. Not only is Spotify now officially available in the country, but the prices for Premium packages are also a lot more friendly to our economic status. Long before Spotify... Read More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause a lot of panic and anxiety in many quarters. After wreaking havoc in China and much of Europe, a number of African countries are beginning to report their first few cases. As expected, Africa might not be as equipped as... Read More

As the world continues to bear the brunt of the COVID-19 virus, more and more parties begin to take a more active roll in the mitigation of the pandemic. Granted, few countries in the world have been worse hit as the epicenter, China. Third world... Read More

We can not talk about online payment without mentioning PayPal. Over the years, PayPal has grown to become the world's leading online payment platform. It is a system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like cheques... Read More

Africa has been a laggard in ecommerce for many reasons, including lack of internet access, poverty, a high rate of illiteracy, and logistical inefficiencies. Most of these problems persist but technology advances — notably smartphones — have given millions more Africans access to the internet... Read More

Finding recharge vouchers for any other carrier other than Safaricom can prove to be quite the hustle when you're anywhere far from major towns. Telkom's mobile money solution, T-kash is also yet to properly take off so if you're in a fix and really need... Read More