Safaricom Unveils Biggest M-PESA Upgrade, Powering Africa’s Digital Future.
(L-R) Agnes Magero, Head of Enterprise Risk, Felix Rop, Head of Financial Services IT and Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, September 19, 2025 – Safaricom has announced the most significant upgrade of its M-PESA platform since 2015, ushering in a new era of speed, security, and artificial intelligence. The upgrade,…
Peace MuthokaSafaricom Launches Biggest M-PESA Upgrade, Ushering in AI-Powered Future.
Nairobi, September 19, 2025 – Safaricom has unveiled the largest upgrade to its M-PESA platform in a decade, marking a bold step into the future of financial technology. The upgrade, scheduled for the early hours of Monday, September 22, introduces Fintech 2.0 — a next-generation core platform designed to deliver speed, resilience, and advanced artificial…
Safaricom to Conduct Scheduled M-PESA Upgrade on September 22, 2025.
Safaricom PLC has announced a scheduled system upgrade on its M-PESA platform, set for the early hours of Monday, September 22, 2025. The maintenance will run from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., during which all M-PESA services — including airtime purchase — will be temporarily unavailable. According to the company, the upgrade is part of…
Furaha Ngumbao Picked as DCP Flagbearer in Magarini By-Election
Furaha Ngumbao Picked as DCP Flagbearer in Magarini By-Election. By Peace Muthoka. It is now official. Furaha Chengo Ngumbao will fly the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) flag in the Magarini Constituency by-election. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation over who would carry the party’s mantle in a race that is expected to draw wide…
ODM Women Cry Foul Over Alleged Plot to Alter Nairobi Delegate List.
ODM Women Cry Foul Over Alleged Plot to Alter Nairobi Delegate List. Nairobi – Tension is rising within the ODM Nairobi women’s league after reports emerged that the system of elections is being tampered with, allegedly to frustrate Hon. Rosemary Okutu, who has attracted overwhelming support in her bid for the chairlady seat. ODM women…
Smart Applications Crowned Superbrand, Transforming Healthcare for Millions Across Africa.
Smart Applications Crowned Superbrand, Transforming Healthcare for Millions Across Africa. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, September 17 – For more than two decades, Smart Applications International Limited has quietly changed the way millions of Africans access healthcare. This week, the company’s efforts were celebrated on a grand scale after it was officially recognised as a Superbrand,…
Kenya Rolls Out Bold 10-Year Plan to Restore Mau Forest and Boost Livelihoods.
Kenya Rolls Out Bold 10-Year Plan to Restore Mau Forest and Boost Livelihoods By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi – Kenya has unveiled an ambitious 10-year programme to restore the Mau Forest Complex, the country’s largest water tower and a lifeline for millions of people across East Africa. The Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement…
Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 And Galaxy Buds Core In Kenya.
Samsung Launches Galaxy A17 And Galaxy Buds Core In Kenya. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2025 – Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya. Two new additions designed to bring Samsung smartphone and audio innovations to more customers. The Buds Core are available…