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M-Pesa West Africa Expansion

M-Pesa West Africa Expansion

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile network operator, is strategically expanding its renowned mobile money transfer service, M-Pesa, into West Africa.

Launched in Kenya in 2007, M-Pesa transformed the landscape of banking and monetary transactions, becoming an essential service for millions. However, as it enters the West African market, M-Pesa faces a new challenge: a region bustling with mobile money users and services.

West Africa leads the world in adopting mobile money, with the highest number of new users. Nigeria stands out in the region, where less than half of the adult population has a bank account, paving the way for mobile money services like Palmpay and Opay to flourish.

The announcement of M-Pesa’s expansion came on Monday, marking a significant step in Safaricom’s growth strategy. This venture is part of a collaboration with Access Holdings, the parent company of Africa’s largest bank, and the Nigerian wealth management firm Coronation Group.

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