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June 30, 2025
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M-Pesa’s market share dips as Airtel Money gains, CA report

M-Pesa’s market share dips as Airtel Money gains, CA report

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30 - Safaricom’s dominance in Kenya’s mobile money space is waning, with fresh data showing a further dip in M-Pesa’s market share Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Recent data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reveals Safaricom’s M-Pesa is losing its market share in Kenya’s mobile money sector, while Airtel Money continues to grow significantly. This shift signals increased competition in a market long dominated by M-Pesa.

  • M-Pesa’s market share dropped to 90.8 percent in the quarter ending March 2025, down from 94.9 percent the previous year.
  • Airtel Money’s market share rose to 9.1 percent from 5.1 percent year-on-year.
  • Overall mobile money subscriptions increased by 7.3% to 45.4 million, reflecting continued reliance on mobile financial services in Kenya.

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