Kenya's largest telecommunications company, pivotal in the country's digital infrastructure and financial inclusion through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.
African fintech companies want a bigger role in how businesses operate, not just how they get paid
African fintech companies are moving beyond payment acceptance to provide comprehensive financial services. Executives from Mastercard, Remita, and OPay emphasized the need for cash-flow management and fraud reduction at Moonshot 2026.
More Kenyans turn to stocks as NSE investor numbers hit 2.36 million
The NSE added 333,043 investors in the nine months to September 2026, more than three times the previous year's figure. Market capitalization reached KSh4.12 trillion at the end of September 2026, up from KSh2.94 trillion at the close of 2025.
Kenya’s fintech reforms promise clarity but could delay investment
Kenya's Central Bank is proposing a draft National Payment System Bill, 2026 that requires investors acquiring at least 10% of payment service providers to obtain written approval. The new bill aims to repeal existing fintech laws and introduce separate licensing categories for electronic wallets, p
Starlink’s subscriber growth accelerates in Kenya as network capacity limits new customers
Starlink's subscriber base in Kenya increased from 17,425 to 27,616 in just one year. New residential customers in eight counties are currently on waiting lists due to network capacity constraints.
Safaricom taps Pesapal’s 30,000 POS terminals to take M-PESA contactless
Safaricom partners with Pesapal to bring tap-to-pay functionality to M-PESA users. Customers can now use NFC-enabled devices or QR codes for payments at Pesapal terminals.
