A 2026 survey of 1,992 women micro-entrepreneurs across Nairobi, Murang’a, and Kajiado shows that digital wallets now extend far beyond payments. They actively shape how women manage money and engage with financial systems. The survey profile shows a predominantly adult group with an average age of 38 years, pointing to an economically active population. Education
More than 900,000 women micro-entrepreneurs across Kenya now use Pochi la Biashara, a mobile-based merchant wallet. According to a recent report released by Safaricom, the platform continues to gain traction among women traders. It addresses long-standing financial challenges such as income loss, weak financial discipline, and limited access to formal financial services. Women dominate Kenya’s
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has issued a clear message to Safaricom PLC regarding the imminent launch of the fifth season of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament. In an official letter dated May 4, 2026, written to the CEO of Safaricom, the FKF, represented by its NEC, raised concerns over the validity of any deal