For years, many digital financial products, including those offered by Safaricom, were designed for the general market, with little attention paid to the different challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. However, Safaricom has since shifted its approach by developing Pochi la Biashara, a product built around the specific needs of women micro-entrepreneurs. A new report by
Safaricom has launched the M-Shwari Smart Savers Campaign, which is an initiative which is aimed at encouraging customers to build a consistent savings culture while offering cash rewards of up to Ksh 50,000. According to Safaricom, the campaign seeks to promote financial discipline by encouraging users to save regularly through the M-Shwari Lock Savings account.
Financial technology company Tala has announced organizational changes in its Kenya operations as it advances a broader global restructuring strategy that aims to streamline functions and centralize operations. In a statement issued on June 25, 2026, Tala said the changes will affect less than 10% of its local workforce, with seven employees out of 85