Safaricom has announced a pivotal change in M-Pesa's data handling, which will now conceal the sender’s phone number during money transfers.In a statement on March 11, 2026, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa emphasized that safeguarding customer information is crucial to the company's operations as M-Pesa evolves.“As M-Pesa celebrates its 19th anniversary
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Pesapal, Drift Launch Rack Hospitality for Real-Time Bar and Restaurant Payments
Bars and restaurants can now effortlessly track transactions in real-time, thanks to the innovative commerce platform developed by Pesapal and Drift Consult. This comprehensive solution integrates order management, kitchen workflows, inventory control, billing, and payments into a single, cohesive system.Designed to expedite the adoption of digital payments within the hospitality
AI-Powered Auni App Helps Nairobi MSMEs Boost Sales with M-Pesa Data
In Nairobi, many entrepreneurs find themselves balancing spreadsheets, making educated guesses about customer behavior, and hoping for a stable cash flow. Njoki Njoroge, the founder of Mandevu Beard Care, experienced this struggle firsthand until an AI-powered application provided her with real-time insights into her sales.“Now I can identify my repeat