Technology & Innovation3 stories
Safaricom has announced a KES 10 million sponsorship for the HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, becoming its official technology partner to provide digital infrastructure and promote the M-PESA Super App. Separately, Safaricom M-PESA users are experiencing a frustrating "ghost" update loop on their app, a situation that coincides with the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new wealth management feature. At the executive level, Sitoyo Lopokoiyit has exited his role as Chief Executive Officer of M-PESA Africa. This departure concludes his decade of involvement in modernizing the brand, marking the end of a transformative era for the financial infrastructure.
