Safaricom M-PESA users are experiencing a frustrating "ghost" update loop on their app, coinciding with the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new wealth management feature.

• Users are prompted to update an "OUTDATED APP VERSION" but find no new update available on the Play Store, leaving them in a continuous loop.
• The issue appears to be a server-side trigger for Ziidi Trader's activation, set before the stable app update was fully propagated by Google’s Play Store.
• Amidst these app problems, Ziidi Invest & Save (MMF) users are also reporting an outage, unable to access funds or view balances, with Safaricom acknowledging this specific issue.

Safaricom has announced a KES 10 million sponsorship for the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, becoming its official technology partner. This partnership includes providing digital infrastructure and promoting the M-PESA Super App.

• Safaricom's sponsorship is valued at KES 10 million for the tournament scheduled for February 14th–15th, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium.
• CEO Peter Ndegwa highlighted the dual focus on operational support and consumer data usage, including exclusive ‘Rugby BLIVE’ data bundles.
• Fans can receive significant subsidies, such as KES 100 cashback on KES 250 spent on Little rides, and discounts on flight and bus tickets, exclusively through the M-PESA App.

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit has exited his role as Chief Executive Officer of M-PESA Africa, marking the end of a transformative era for the continent’s leading financial infrastructure. This departure concludes a decade of his involvement in modernizing the brand.

• Sitoyo Lopokoiyit oversaw the development and rollout of the M-PESA Super App and the M-PESA Business App, shifting the service to a lifestyle ecosystem.
• Under his leadership, M-PESA now processes hundreds of billions of dollars annually, serving over 60 million customers and approximately 5 million businesses.
• He was instrumental in consolidating the M-PESA brand through the M-PESA Africa Joint Venture and driving the M-PESA Global strategy.