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  1. East African Community integration and regional cooperation
  2. The East African Community (EAC) countries are working towards the integration of their payment systems to enhance regional trade and economic cooperation.
  3. Digital payments are expanding across Kenya and Tanzania, supporting SME adoption and furthering regional integration efforts in East Africa.

Safaricom M-Pesa Revenue Hits Sh100 Billion Milestone

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Safaricom's M-Pesa platform generated Sh100.1 billion in revenue during the six months ending September 2026, representing 13.6 per cent growth from the previous year. The company's net income increased 35.9 per cent to Sh58.2 billion. The platform processed 27.4 billion transactions, with its combined value rising 16.6 per cent to Sh23.6 trillion, supported by upgraded infrastructure capable of handling 6,000 transactions per second.

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Why it matters

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The growth highlights the increasing importance of financial technology to Safaricom Group's profitability. The expansion of M-Pesa beyond money transfers into merchant payments, credit, and investments demonstrates the platform's role in facilitating economic activity and financial inclusion in Kenya.

Digital payments are expanding across Kenya and Tanzania, supporting SME adoption and furthering regional integration efforts in East Africa.

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Who's involved

  • SafaricomMobile network operator driving digital payment expansion and revenue growth.
  • KenyaGeopolitical state where the digital payment market operates.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • World BankSpeculative

    The World Bank may see an improved economic profile for Kenya for funding due to strong revenue growth and financial inclusion metrics.

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