Mpesa news

Here are some recent news updates about M-Pesa:

1. M-Pesa reaches 50 million users in Africa: In October 2022, Safaricom, the parent company of M-Pesa, announced that the mobile money service had reached 50 million users across Africa. This milestone was achieved in just 15 years since the service was launched in 2007. (Source: Business Daily Africa)

2. M-Pesa expands to Europe: In September 2022, M-Pesa launched its services in Europe, starting with the UK. The service allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and make purchases online and offline. (Source: The Guardian)

3. M-Pesa introduces new features: In August 2022, M-Pesa introduced several new features, including the ability to send and receive money using QR codes, and the option to pay for goods and services using M-Pesa at participating merchants. (Source: Techweez)

4. M-Pesa partners with Mastercard: In July 2022, M-Pesa partnered with Mastercard to launch a new digital payment solution that allows users to make online and offline transactions using their M-Pesa accounts. (Source: Mastercard News)

5. M-Pesa reaches 1 billion transactions per month: In June 2022, Safaricom announced that M-Pesa had reached 1 billion transactions per month, making it one of the most widely used mobile money services in the world. (Source: Safaricom News)

6. M-Pesa expands to new markets: In May 2022, M-Pesa expanded its services to new markets, including Ghana, Lesotho, and Mozambique. The service is now available in 10 countries across Africa. (Source: Business Insider Africa)

7. M-Pesa introduces new security features: In April 2022, M-Pesa introduced new security features, including biometric authentication and two-factor authentication, to protect users' accounts from fraud and unauthorized access. (Source: Techpoint Africa)

8. M-Pesa partners with banks: In March 2022, M-Pesa partnered with several banks in Africa to offer a range of financial services, including savings accounts, loans, and insurance products. (Source: The East African)

These are just a few of the recent news updates about M-Pesa. The service continues to evolve and expand its services to new markets, making it an important player in the global fintech industry.