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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – Safaricom\u2019s mobile money platform M-Pesa has risen by 6 million to hit 40 million monthly active users, up from 34 million in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched on March 6, 2007, M-Pesa has evolved from a simple person-to-person money transfer service into a broad financial ecosystem supporting payments, savings, credit and investment products used by millions of Kenyans daily.<\/p>\n

Safaricom says the platform has also lowered barriers to wealth-building opportunities, enabling more users to plan, save and invest through mobile financial tools.<\/p>\n

Today, M-Pesa hosts a range of financial solutions including the Ziidi Money Market Fund (MMF), Ziidi Trader investment platform, Fuliza overdraft facility and KCB M-PESA lending service.<\/p>\n

The platform also powers business and merchant payments through Lipa na M-PESA, Pochi la Biashara and GlobalPay, helping enterprises and small traders accept digital payments.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to give Kenyans, and Africa at large, digital financial tools to empower them to be more prosperous,\u201d said Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.<\/p>\n

\u201cReaching 40 million monthly active customers in Kenya is a milestone we celebrate, as we recommit to enable every Kenyan to transact safely, grow their savings, and build their wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Safaricom said continued investments in technology infrastructure, fraud-prevention systems and customer awareness have strengthened M-PESA\u2019s security and reliability.<\/p>\n

The growth of the platform also signals a broader shift toward mobile-led financial inclusion, where technology is helping bridge gaps in access to formal banking services as digital finance expands across Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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