PayPal Mobile Money Transfer Service with M-Pesa to be Discontinued from August 16
July 28, 2025
Thunes has announced it will permanently discontinue its PayPal Mobile Money transfer service with M-Pesa on August 16, 2025. This platform has been popular among Kenyans, as it enables easy money transfers between PayPal and…
Are M-Pesa Fees Too High? A Look at the True Cost of Mobile Money in Kenya
July 23, 2025
A viral tweet recently brought attention to a reality for millions of Kenyans. Withdrawing just Ksh 200 from M-Pesa, the country’s dominant mobile money platform, can attract a charge of Ksh 29. That’s roughly 14.5%…
Kenyan Youth Prefer Mobile Money Over Banks, World Bank Report Reveals
July 22, 2025
According to the latest Global Findex Database 2024 by the World Bank, 49% of young Kenyan adults now rely exclusively on mobile money accounts, compared to just 41% who use traditional banks. On the other…
How to Withdraw Money from PayPal to M-PESA in Kenya (2025 Guide)
June 20, 2025
This article has been updated to reflect the latest changes that require the M-Pesa app to withdraw from PayPal. The PayPal mobile money portal will stop working on August 16, 2025. You can ready the…
Pochi La Biashara: How to Register, Benefits and Withdrawal Limits on M-Pesa
June 14, 2025
Pochi La Biashara is a mobile money service by Safaricom that allows business owners to separate their personal and business funds using a single M-Pesa line. It is designed for small business owners who want…
Top 5 Smartphones to Check Out in Safaricom’s M-PESA Sokoni Festival
June 6, 2025
Safaricom is currently running the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, and if you’ve been looking to upgrade your smartphone or get a solid gadget deal, this might be your chance. From budget phones to flagship beasts, the…
Safaricom Unveils Revamped Business Credit Solutions for MSMEs
May 21, 2025
Safaricom has today unveiled revamped business credit solutions, including Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi. The telco is doubling down on its commitment to financial inclusion and easing the credit crunch faced by thousands…
Safaricom M-PESA Partners with LakiPay to Expand Digital Payments in Ethiopia
April 5, 2025
Safaricom M-PESA partners with LakiPay Financial Technologies to enhance digital payment services in Ethiopia to enabling merchants and consumers to access seamless, secure, and efficient digital financial solutions. Through this partnership, Safaricom M-PESA will integrate…
All You Need to Know About M-Pesa Go
March 17, 2025
M-Pesa Go was introduced in 2022 as a financial product for teens and preteens. It targets those within the 10 to 17 years bracket offering them specific M-Pesa services independently. With M-Pesa’s popularity across Kenya,…