KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Sahl Card, a new Shariah-compliant payment solution for Islamic banking customers.

• The Sahl Card offers secure and convenient everyday purchases aligned with Islamic finance principles.
• Key organizations involved are KCB Bank and Mastercard.
• The card provides lifestyle and travel benefits, including access to exclusive offers and curated experiences for eligible World Elite and Gold Credit Cardholders.

Safaricom is incentivizing users to switch to its new My OneApp by offering a free M-PESA Send Money transaction.

• The offer provides a refund on the first Send Money transaction of the day, making it effectively free.
• This promotion is part of Safaricom's ongoing campaign to migrate users from the older MySafaricom app.
• The perk is limited to first-time sign-ins on My OneApp and must be completed within 24 hours of initial login.

I&M Bank has launched the Mastercard World Elite Metal Credit Card in Kenya, targeting high-net-worth individuals with exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.

• The card offers unlimited airport lounge access, fast-track airport services, dedicated concierge, and comprehensive travel insurance.
• Key players include I&M Bank, led by Regional CEO Kihara Maina, and Mastercard, represented by Country Manager for East Africa Shehryar Ali.
• A notable feature is that the card has no minimum spend requirement, allowing immediate access to its full benefits.